Academic Counsellor (Overseas Education)

Guidance Plus Educational Services; Ernakulam; On-site; INR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Guidance Plus Educational Services in Kochi seeks an Academic Counsellor (Overseas Education) to provide one-on-one guidance to students exploring international study opportunities. The role covers consultations, profile assessments, and admission support, with documentation and coordination across partner institutions.

The on-site position involves information sessions, meticulous record-keeping, and teamwork to ensure high-quality service and student satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Counsel students to select appropriate programs/destinations.
• Explain admission requirements, timelines, and financial considerations.
• Connect academic choices with long-term career pathways.
• Experience in overseas education consulting, admissions, or student services is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one guidance from initial consultation through admission.
• Assess student profiles and recommend suitable countries, universities, and programs.
• Assist with application documentation and coordinate with partner institutions.
• Conduct information sessions and maintain accurate records in internal systems.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure high-quality service and student satisfaction.

Skills

Student counseling

Academic advising

Communication skills

Career counseling

Education knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Counseling, Psychology, Business, or related field

Job description

Company Description

Guidance Plus Educational Services is a leading study abroad consulting firm based in Kochi, supporting students who wish to pursue overseas education. The organization works with a wide range of destinations, including the UK, USA, New Zealand, Australia, and Canada. Guidance Plus is recognized among aspirants in Kochi for providing personalized guidance on international study options and application processes. The team focuses on helping learners make informed decisions that align with their academic interests and long-term career goals.

Role Description

The Academic Counsellor (Overseas Education) will provide one-on-one guidance to students exploring international study opportunities, from initial consultation through admission. This full-time, on-site role in Kochi includes assessing student profiles, recommending suitable countries, universities, and programs, and explaining admission requirements, timelines, and financial considerations. The Academic Counsellor will assist with application documentation, coordinate with partner institutions, and follow up with students throughout the process. Daily tasks also involve conducting information sessions, maintaining accurate records in internal systems, and collaborating with colleagues to ensure a high standard of service and student satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong Student Counseling and Academic Advising skills to support learners in selecting appropriate programs and destinations.
• Candidates should possess effective Communication skills, including clear spoken and written communication, active listening, and the ability to explain complex information simply.
• Candidates should possess Career Counseling and Education-related knowledge to connect academic choices with long-term career pathways.
• Relevant experience in overseas education consulting, admissions, or student services is highly beneficial.
• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Counseling, Psychology, Business, or a related field preferred.
• Ability to work with diverse student backgrounds, handle multiple cases simultaneously, and maintain confidentiality.
• Proficiency in basic computer applications and comfort using CRM or student management systems is an advantage.