Academic Counsellor Admission Counsellor

RIDASOFT SOLUTIONS; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 112,000 - 335,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance incentives

Training and development opportunities

Career growth opportunities

In-person work

Job summary

BlueBenz Academy – BlueBenz Digitizations Pvt. Ltd. is hiring an Academic Counsellor to guide prospective students and parents through the admission process, explain suitable training programs and support them during enrolment.

The role involves handling enquiries, counselling sessions, follow-ups, and maintaining accurate records, with an emphasis on communication, relationship building and target-driven admissions.

Qualifications

• Graduate in any discipline; strong communication and interpersonal skills preferred.
• Freshers with excellent communication may apply.
• Experience in academic counselling or admission-related work is desirable.
• Basic computer skills including MS Excel, email and messaging apps required.

Responsibilities

• Counsel prospective students and parents about courses and admission processes.
• Manage enquiries via phone, WhatsApp, email and walk-ins and schedule counselling sessions.
• Explain fees, schedules, admission procedures and available offers accurately.
• Maintain admission records and an organised pipeline; assist with registration and onboarding.
• Track admissions targets and help coordinate with trainers and administration.

Skills

Excellent communication

Student counselling

Organization

Education

Graduate degree

Tools

MS Excel

Email

WhatsApp

Job description

We're Hiring: Academic Counsellor / Admission Counsellor

Company: BlueBenz Academy – BlueBenz Digitizations Pvt. Ltd.
Location: Kolhapur, Maharashtra
Employment Type: Full-time, on-site
Experience: 1–2 years preferred; freshers with strong communication and convincing skills may also be considered.
Salary: ₹10,000–₹30,000 per month, depending on experience and suitability, plus performance incentives as applicable.

About BlueBenz Academy

BlueBenz Academy focuses on industry-oriented training and skill development to help students develop practical knowledge and prepare for career opportunities. The academy offers training in technology and other professional skill areas.

Job Summary

We are looking for a confident, motivated and student-focused Academic Counsellor who can guide prospective students, understand their educational and career goals, explain suitable training programs and support them throughout the admission process.

The candidate will handle student enquiries, counsel students and parents, conduct follow-ups, coordinate admissions and maintain accurate records. The role requires a combination of communication, relationship management, career guidance and admission coordination skills.

Key Responsibilities

1. Student Counselling and Career Guidance

• Understand students' educational backgrounds, interests, career goals and skill requirements.
• Explain relevant courses, training programs, course duration, curriculum and eligibility.
• Guide students toward suitable career paths and industry-oriented training.
• Explain the practical training, project exposure and placement assistance actually offered by the academy.
• Address questions and concerns from students and parents professionally.

2. Enquiry Management and Admissions

• Handle enquiries received through phone calls, WhatsApp, email, website forms and walk-ins.
• Contact prospective students and arrange counselling sessions.
• Explain course fees, payment schedules, admission procedures and available offers accurately.
• Follow up with interested students and maintain an organised admission pipeline.
• Assist students with registration, admission forms, documentation and onboarding.
• Work toward agreed monthly admission targets.

3. Student and Parent Relationship Management

• Build positive relationships with students and parents.
• Follow up with students who need additional information before enrolling.
• Keep students informed about batches, schedules, course updates and important dates.
• Collect feedback and communicate concerns to the appropriate team.

4. Administrative and Reporting Activities

• Maintain student enquiry, follow-up and admission records.
• Update Excel sheets, Google Sheets or CRM records regularly.
• Maintain accurate admission and fee-payment information.
• Prepare daily and weekly reports covering enquiries, follow-ups, admissions and pending cases.
• Coordinate with trainers, management and the administration team.

5. Marketing and Outreach

• Support admission campaigns, seminars, workshops and student awareness activities.
• Follow up on leads generated through digital marketing and other promotional activities.
• Help identify potential student segments and improve enquiry-to-admission conversion.
• Collect common questions and feedback to help improve future campaigns.

Eligibility and Qualifications

• Graduate in any discipline; candidates with a background in education, management, commerce or communication may be preferred.
• Previous experience in academic counselling, admissions, education sales, customer service or front-office operations is desirable.
• Freshers with excellent communication and interpersonal skills may apply.
• Good spoken Marathi and Hindi; working knowledge of English is desirable.
• Basic computer knowledge and proficiency in MS Excel, email and WhatsApp.
• Ability to organise follow-ups, maintain records and manage multiple enquiries.

Required Skills

• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Student counselling and relationship-building ability.
• Confidence in explaining courses and handling questions.
• Positive attitude, patience and a willingness to learn.
• Organised follow-up and time-management skills.
• Professional behaviour when interacting with students, parents and colleagues.
• Ability to work toward reasonable admission targets.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary based on qualifications, experience and interview performance.
• Performance incentives, where applicable.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Exposure to the education and professional training industry.
• Opportunities for career growth based on performance.

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Pay: ₹10,000.00 - ₹34,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person