Academic Counsellor / Admission officer

Zirlen Technologies, Inc; Chennai; On-site; INR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Zirlen Technologies, Inc. in Chennai invites applications for the Academic Counsellor role. This full-time position focuses on student counseling, course guidance, enrollment support, and progress tracking.

The ideal candidate has 1+ year of experience, strong communication, basic IT concepts, and the ability to explain topics clearly. Proficiency with LMS and digital tools is preferred; you will coordinate with trainers and placement teams to help students succeed.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic understanding of IT concepts and career paths.
• Explain technical topics in simple language.
• Excellent organizational and documentation skills.
• Familiarity with LMS platforms and digital tools.
• Problem-solving and student-centric mindset.

Responsibilities

• Student counseling and guidance to help choose IT paths.
• Career counseling based on student background and goals.
• Recommend IT courses, certifications, and learning paths.
• Explain IT domains such as cloud, cybersecurity, and data analytics.
• Conduct one-on-one and group counseling sessions.
• Assist enrollment, batch selection and onboarding.
• Coordinate with trainers for smooth delivery of classes.
• Monitor attendance, performance, and completion status.
• Maintain LMS records and provide updates to students.
• Guide resume building, LinkedIn optimization, and interview prep.
• Coordinate with placement teams and hiring partners.

Skills

Communication skills

IT concepts basics

Explain tech topics

Organizational skills

LMS familiarity

Problem solving

Student-centric mindset

Job description

Job Title: Academic Counsellor

Location: Saligramam, Chennai

Job Type: Full Time

Experience: 1+ Years

Key Responsibilities

• Student Counseling & Guidance
• Provide career counseling based on student background, goals, and skill gaps
• Recommend suitable IT courses, certifications, and learning paths
• Explain IT domains such as cloud, cybersecurity, networking, software development, and data analytics
• Conduct one-on-one and group counseling sessions

Course & Program Coordination

• Assist students with enrollment, batch selection, and program onboarding
• Coordinate with trainers to ensure smooth delivery of classes
• Maintain updated knowledge of all training programs.

Student Progress Tracking

• Monitor attendance, performance, and completion status
• Maintain accurate student records in the LMS
• Provide regular updates to students and management

Placement & Career Support

• Guide students in resume building, LinkedIn optimization, and interview preparation
• Coordinate with placement teams and hiring partners
• Support students until successful job placement

Relationship Management

• Build strong rapport with students to ensure satisfaction and retention
• Follow up with leads and inquiries to convert them into enrollments
• Handle student concerns with empathy and professionalism

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Basic understanding of IT concepts and career paths
• Ability to explain technical topics in simple language
• Excellent organizational and documentation skills
• Familiarity with LMS platforms and digital tools
• J roblem-solving and student-centric mindsetJ