Academic Counselor

CAREER BLOC; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-linked incentives

Structured training programs

Growth paths to senior roles

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A leading educational services provider in Bengaluru seeks an Academic Counselor to deliver personalized academic and career guidance to students. The role involves managing admissions support, utilizing CRM for tracking, and working collaboratively with academic and test-prep teams. This on-site position offers structured training, competitive incentives, and significant career growth opportunities. Candidates should have strong experience in academic advising and career counseling, aiming to translate student potential into measurable achievements.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in academic advising and career counseling.
• Strong skills in admissions counseling and psychometric assessment.
• Familiarity with CRM software for tracking and leads management.

Responsibilities

• Deliver individual and group academic counseling to students and parents.
• Design personalized academic plans and career roadmaps.
• Manage end-to-end admissions support from application strategy to checklist management.
• Maintain CRM records for tracking leads and follow-ups.
• Coordinate with partners for admission requirements and timelines.
• Monitor outcomes and generate counseling reports.

Skills

Academic advising

Career counseling

Admissions counseling

Psychometric assessment

CRM software

SOP review

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Industry: Education & Career Services sector — delivering student counselling, admissions support, and career-planning services across K-12, undergraduate, and postgraduate segments in India. This is an on-site role focused on high-impact, outcome-driven academic guidance and application support.

Primary title: Academic Counselor

Role & Responsibilities

• Deliver one-on-one and group academic and career counselling sessions to students and parents, diagnosing strengths, gaps, and aspirational goals.
• Use psychometric assessments and profile analysis to design personalised academic plans, subject selection guidance, and career roadmaps.
• Manage end-to-end admissions support: application strategy, SOP and essay review, document checklists, and deadline coordination.
• Operate and maintain CRM records to track leads, schedule follow-ups, and convert prospects into enrolled students against targets.
• Coordinate with test-prep teams, academic partners, and external institutions to align preparation timelines and admission requirements.
• Monitor outcomes, generate counselling reports, and iterate on guidance strategies based on conversion and placement metrics.

Skills & Qualifications Must-Have

• Academic advising
• Career counseling
• Admissions counseling
• Psychometric assessment
• CRM software
• SOP review

Preferred

• International admissions counseling
• Lead conversion
• Test preparation advisory

Benefits & Culture Highlights

• On-site role with structured training, performance-linked incentives, and clear growth paths to senior counselling or operations roles.
• Student-first, collaborative culture with cross-functional exposure to sales, product, and academic teams.
• Regular professional development, assessment tools training, and opportunities to shape admission strategies across programs.

Location: India (On-site). If you are a results-driven counselling professional who enjoys translating student potential into measurable academic and admission outcomes, this role offers high visibility and career growth within a fast-evolving education services environment. Join Career Bloc to make a direct impact on student journeys and institutional partnerships.

Skills: career counseling,academic advising,admissions counseling,crm software,training