Academic Counselor

Teams Abroad; Thiruvananthapuram; On-site; INR 203,000 - 243,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career development

Job summary

Teams Abroad in Kerala seeks an energetic Academic Counselor to guide students and parents through study abroad options. You will conduct telephonic and in-person counseling, recommend best-fit universities, and ensure smooth admissions.

Freshers with strong communication are welcome; graduates with 1 year in counseling or sales will fit this role. You will work toward monthly enrollment targets, maintain records in the CRM, and stay updated on procedures, scholarships, and visas.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in sales or customer acquisition roles is preferred.
• Freshers with strong communication skills, the ability to work toward business development goals within tight timelines, and a positive learning mindset are welcome.
• Graduation preferred (relevant experience may be considered in place of formal qualifications)

Responsibilities

• Conduct telephonic and in-person counseling for study abroad aspirants
• Understand client requirements and recommend best-fit study options
• Maintain student records, follow-ups, and conversions using the CRM system
• Coordinate internally to ensure smooth admission and documentation processes
• Stay updated on admission procedures, scholarships, and visa guidelines (training provided)
• Build long-term trust with students and parents through transparent communication

Skills

Communication

Counseling

Sales experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Job description:

Academic Counselor

Preferred Candidate

Prior experience in sales or customer acquisition roles is preferred.

Become a Study Abroad - Academic Counselor

About the Role

Teams Abroad is one of the leading Study Abroad facilitators in Kerala, known for its high standards of integrity and ethical practices in all dealings with stakeholders over the years.

At Teams Abroad, we believe careers should create impact not just income. As a Study Abroad Academic Counselor, you will help students and parents make informed, life-changing decisions about international education while building a stable and meaningful career for yourself.

This role requires strong communication, structured follow-ups, ethical counseling, and the ability to work toward monthly goals in a professional environment.

What Makes a Successful Candidate

A successful Academic Counselor at Teams Abroad is someone who:

• Clearly understands student and parent requirements through effective communication
• Provides accurate and ethical career counseling based on student profiles
• Guides students toward suitable countries, universities, and courses
• Maintains consistent follow-ups and converts inquiries into admissions
• Achieves assigned monthly counseling and enrollment targets with discipline and professionalism

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct telephonic and in-person counseling for study abroad aspirants
• Understand client requirements and recommend best-fit study options
• Maintain student records, follow-ups, and conversions using the CRM system
• Coordinate internally to ensure smooth admission and documentation processes
• Stay updated on admission procedures, scholarships, and visa guidelines (training provided)
• Build long-term trust with students and parents through transparent communication

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Experience in any sales-oriented role with professional communication etiquette or admission sourcing will be an added advantage
• Freshers with strong communication skills, the ability to work toward business development goals within tight timelines, and a positive learning mindset are welcome
• Graduation preferred (relevant experience may be considered in place of formal qualifications)

Compensation & Benefits

• Monthly salary up to 20,000 + performance-based incentives
• Structured training and career development support

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Trivandrum, Kerala: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Salary :

• Up to 20,000k + Incentives.

Language:

• Malayalam and English required

Work Location: In person

Experience:

• Career counseling: 1 year (Preferred)