Academic Counselor (Overseas Education)

Guidance Plus Private Limited; Ernakulam; On-site; INR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Guidance Plus Private Limited in Kochi, Kerala, is seeking an Academic Counselor (Overseas Education) to guide students through program selection, university shortlisting, and country choice.

You will conduct counseling sessions, assess academic backgrounds, explain admission requirements, and support students with applications and visa documentation, coordinating with universities and partners to ensure a smooth journey.

Qualifications

• Counsel students through program and university selection.
• Communicate clearly with students, families, and institutional partners.
• Provide career counseling aligning education with long-term goals.
• Understand education systems and admission processes in major destinations.
• Possess experience in overseas education consulting or related student support.
• Demonstrate strong organizational skills and attention to detail; manage multiple cases.
• Familiar with CRM or student management tools.

Responsibilities

• Conduct counseling sessions with students.
• Assess academic backgrounds and goals.
• Explain admission requirements and document needs.
• Coordinate with universities and partners.
• Organize information sessions and maintain records.
• Follow up with students and families throughout admission and visa journey.

Skills

Student Counseling

Academic Advising

Effective Communication

Career Counseling

Overseas Education Knowledge

Organizational Skills

CRM Tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education/Counseling/Psychology/Management

Tools

CRM / Student Management Systems

Job description

Company Description

Guidance Plus Private Limited is a leading study abroad consulting firm in Kochi, Kerala, with over a decade of experience supporting students in pursuing international education. The company offers end-to-end guidance for applicants interested in studying in countries such as the United States, the UK, France, Germany, Ireland, New Zealand, Canada, and Australia. Guidance Plus provides personalized counseling, application support, and visa assistance to help learners make informed academic and career decisions. The team focuses on ethical advice, transparency, and long-term success for students and their families.

Role Description

The Academic Counselor (Overseas Education) will provide individualized guidance to students exploring international study options, including program selection, university shortlisting, and country choice. Day-to-day responsibilities include conducting counseling sessions, assessing academic backgrounds and goals, explaining admission requirements, and supporting students through application and documentation processes. The role also involves coordinating with universities and partners, organizing information sessions, maintaining accurate records, and following up with students and families throughout the admission and visa journey. The counselor will collaborate closely with the internal team to ensure timely communication and a positive student experience. This is a full-time, on-site role based in Kochi.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong Student Counseling and Academic Advising skills to guide learners through program and university selection.
• Candidates should possess effective Communication skills to interact clearly with students, families, and institutional partners.
• Candidates should possess solid Career Counseling skills to align academic choices with long-term career objectives.
• Candidates should possess a good understanding of Education systems and admission processes in major study destinations.
• Candidates should ideally have prior experience in overseas education consulting, admissions, or related student support services.
• Candidates should demonstrate strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple student cases simultaneously.
• Candidates should be comfortable using digital tools and CRM or student management systems for tracking and communication.
• A bachelor’s degree in Education, Counseling, Psychology, Management, or a related field is preferred.