Academic Counsellor (Study Abroad)

Guidance Plus Educational Services; Ernakulam; On-site; INR 279,000 - 502,000; Full time

Job summary

Guidance Plus Educational Services invites an Academic Counsellor (Study Abroad) in Kochi to provide one-on-one guidance for international education opportunities. You will help learners select courses, institutions, and countries based on academic profiles and goals, guiding them through admissions, documents, tests, and visa details.

Daily tasks include consultations, documenting cases, following up on inquiries, and coordinating with relevant departments to ensure a smooth admission journey.

Qualifications

• Ability to provide effective student counseling and academic advising for study abroad.
• Strong communication with learners, families, and international partners.
• Experience in career counseling to align study choices with goals.
• Background in education or related fields understanding international education systems.
• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline; counseling/education/psychology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one study abroad counseling to learners.
• Explain admission processes and entry requirements for abroad programs.
• Guide applicants through applications, documents, and deadlines.
• Support tests and visa information in coordination with departments.
• Organize information sessions and maintain detailed case records.
• Follow up on inquiries and collaborate with colleagues for smooth admissions.

Skills

Student counseling

Communication skills

Career counseling

Education background

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Computer literacy

Study abroad experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Counseling/education/psychology background

Job description

Company Description

Guidance Plus Educational Services is a leading study abroad consultancy based in Kochi, supporting learners who plan to pursue education in overseas destinations. The organization assists applicants with admissions to institutions across the UK, USA, New Zealand, Australia, and Canada. Guidance Plus is recognized locally for its personalized guidance and structured counseling process for international education. The team focuses on helping individuals make informed decisions about programs, universities, and countries that match their academic background and goals.

Role Description

The Academic Counsellor (Study Abroad) will provide one-on-one counseling to individuals seeking overseas education opportunities, helping them choose suitable courses, institutions, and countries based on their academic profile and aspirations. Daily tasks include conducting consultations, explaining admission processes and entry requirements, guiding learners through application and documentation, and supporting them with standardized tests and visa-related information in coordination with relevant departments. The counsellor will also organize information sessions, maintain detailed records of each case, follow up on inquiries, and collaborate with colleagues to ensure a smooth admission journey. This is a full-time, on-site role based in Kochi.

Qualifications

• Ability to provide effective Student Counseling and Academic Advising to learners planning to study abroad.


• Strong Communication skills to interact clearly and professionally with learners, families, and international partners.


• Experience in Career Counseling to help individuals align their study choices with long-term career goals.


• Background or qualifications in Education or a related field, with an understanding of international education systems.


• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline; degrees in counseling, education, psychology, or related areas are an advantage.


• Attention to detail and organizational skills for handling applications, documents, and deadlines.


• Ability to work collaboratively in a team and build positive relationships with stakeholders.


• Proficiency with basic computer applications and online communication tools.


• Prior experience in study abroad consulting, academic advising, or educational services is preferred.