Academic Counsellor

Edwise International; Thiruvananthapuram; On-site; INR 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

Edwise International in Kerala, India seeks dynamic Academic Counsellors to guide aspiring students through their overseas education journey. Freshers with strong interpersonal skills are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities include counselling on study abroad opportunities, guiding admissions, visas, and scholarships, and assisting with documentation like SOPs and LORs. Prior experience in overseas education is advantageous, with a focus on building strong student relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in any discipline.
• Freshers or candidates with up to 1 year of experience can apply.
• Experience in overseas education, admissions, counselling, EdTech or customer counselling will be preferred.
• Strong communication and documentation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Counsel students on study abroad opportunities, universities, courses and career pathways.
• Guide students through the admission, visa and scholarship processes.
• Assist with documentation, including SOPs, LORs, resumes and financial documents.
• Coordinate with students, universities and internal teams to ensure timely application processing.
• Maintain accurate student records and follow up on pending documents and payments.
• Participate in education fairs, seminars and other student engagement activities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with students and partner institutions.

Skills

Excellent communication

Counselling skills

Organisational abilities

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

We are looking for dynamic and student-focused Academic Counsellors to guide aspiring students through their overseas education journey. The ideal candidate should possess excellent communication and counselling skills, be detail-oriented, and be passionate about helping students achieve their study abroad goals. Freshers with strong interpersonal skills are welcome to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Counsel students on study abroad opportunities, universities, courses and career pathways.
• Guide students through the admission, application, visa and scholarship processes.
• Assist with documentation, including SOPs, LORs, resumes and financial documents.
• Advise students on scholarship opportunities, eligibility and application requirements.
• Coordinate with students, universities and internal teams to ensure timely application processing.
• Maintain accurate student records and follow up on pending documents and payments.
• Participate in education fairs, seminars and other student engagement activities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with students and partner institutions.

Required Skills

• Excellent communication and counselling skills.
• Strong organisational and documentation abilities.
• Customer-focused with good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask and work in a target-driven environment.
• Knowledge of overseas education, university admissions and scholarships is an added advantage.

Qualification & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in any discipline.
• Freshers and candidates with up to 1 year of experience can apply.
• Experience in overseas education, admissions, counselling, EdTech or customer counselling will be preferred.