Academic Counselor

LeadSource IN; Tamil Nadu; On-site; INR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Institute of Analytics in Chennai seeks an Academic Counsellor to provide academic advice to prospective students, guiding them through admissions and helping them understand courses and career opportunities.

The role requires strong communication, interpersonal skills and the ability to engage with students and families, with a focus on converting leads into enrollments.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of sales experience.
• Excellent English communication and presentation skills, verbal and written.
• Charismatic, competitive and enthusiastic with negotiation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Counsel prospective students on academic programs and career opportunities at the Boston Institute of Analytics.
• Assist students in understanding course offerings, fees, curriculum, and prerequisites.
• Guide students through the admission process, including application submissions, interviews, and document verification.
• Follow up with potential leads to ensure conversion and admissions.
• Conduct presentations, webinars, and face-to-face interactions to explain course features and benefits.
• Maintain accurate records of student counseling sessions, feedback, and follow-up actions.
• Provide career counseling and advice on job opportunities, certifications, and upskilling relevant to analytics.
• Collaborate with marketing and admission teams to drive enrollments and achieve targets.
• Stay updated with trends in education and analytics to provide accurate guidance.
• Build and maintain relationships with students, parents, and educational partners.

Skills

English communication

Presentation skills

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Customer-facing

Sales experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Location:

Anna Nagar, Chennai

Job Description:

The Academic Counsellor will play a key role in providing academic advice and counseling to prospective students, helping them understand the course offerings, career opportunities, and guiding them through the admission process. The role requires strong interpersonal and communication skills, along with the ability to engage with students and their families.

Key Responsibilities:

• Counsel prospective students on academic programs and career opportunities at the Boston Institute of Analytics.


• Assist students in understanding course offerings, fees, curriculum, and prerequisites.


• Guide students through the admission process, including application submissions, interviews, and document verification.


• Follow up with potential leads to ensure conversion and admissions.


• Conduct presentations, webinars, and face-to-face interactions to explain course features and benefits.


• Maintain accurate records of student counseling sessions, feedback, and follow-up actions.


• Provide career counseling and advice on job opportunities, certifications, and upskilling relevant to the analytics industry.


• Collaborate with the marketing and admission teams to drive enrollments and achieve student intake targets.


• Stay updated with the latest trends in education and analytics to provide accurate and insightful guidance.


• Build and maintain positive relationships with students, parents, and educational partners.

Desired Candidate Profile:

• Minimum 1 Year of Experience in Sales.


• Excellent English communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written


• Charismatic, competitive and enthusiastic personality with negotiation skills


• Excellent interpersonal and customer-facing skills


• Expertise in Microsoft Office

Compensation:

As per industry standards

Working Days:

Monday to Saturday

Office Timings:

10:30 AM to 7:30 PM