Academic Counselor

dNOTES Admission Consultancy; Ranchi; On-site; INR 260,000 - 340,000; Full time

Job summary

dNOTES Admission Consultancy in Ranchi invites an Academic Counselor to provide one-on-one and group guidance to students on educational options, admission processes, and long-term pathways. You will assess interests, recommend courses, and support application planning, documentation, and parent engagement.

This full-time, on-site role requires strong communication, empathy, organization, and comfort with digital tools for record-keeping.

Qualifications

• Strong student and career counseling skills to guide learners and families.
• Effective communication and active listening for student engagement.
• Ability to work with diverse backgrounds and build trust.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one and group counseling to students on options and admissions.
• Assess interests and abilities to recommend suitable courses and institutions.
• Support application planning and documentation.
• Collaborate with parents/guardians and maintain student records.
• Stay updated with education trends and admission requirements.

Skills

Student counseling

Career counseling

Active listening

Clear communication

Empathy

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education or Psychology

Advanced qualifications (advantage)

Tools

Basic computer apps

Job description

Company Description

dNOTES Admission Consultancy is a management consulting company specializing in academic admissions guidance and support. Based in CD-805 Lanka Colony, Sector 2, Dhurwa, Ranchi, Jharkhand, India, the consultancy works closely with students and families to navigate educational pathways. The organization focuses on helping learners select suitable courses and institutions aligned with their academic strengths and career goals. Team members collaborate in an environment that values integrity, student success, and personalized advisory services.

Role Description

The Academic Counselor will provide one-on-one and group counseling to students, helping them understand academic options, admission processes, and long-term educational pathways. Day-to-day responsibilities include conducting counseling sessions, assessing students’ interests and abilities, recommending suitable courses and institutions, and supporting application planning and documentation. The role also involves collaborating with parents or guardians, maintaining accurate student records, and staying current with educational trends and admission requirements. The Academic Counselor will work closely with internal team members to deliver consistent, high-quality guidance and support. This is a full-time, on-site role based in Ranchi.

Qualifications

• Strong Student Counseling and Career Counseling skills to guide learners in making informed academic and career decisions.
• Proficiency in Academic Advising and understanding of Education systems to support course selection and admission planning.
• Effective Communication skills, including active listening, clear speaking, and writing, to interact with students and families.
• Ability to build trust, show empathy, and work with learners from diverse backgrounds.
• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Psychology, Counseling, or a related field; advanced qualifications are an advantage.
• Prior experience in academic counseling, admissions, or education consulting preferred.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with attention to detail in documentation and follow-up.
• Comfort with basic computer applications and digital tools for record-keeping and communication.