Admission Counsellor

Shree Chanakya Education Society; Pune District; On-site; INR 508,000 - 608,000; Full time

Job summary

Indira University in Pune seeks an Admission Counsellor to drive student enrollments through effective counselling, lead management, and a seamless admissions experience aligned with the university's standards of excellence.

The role requires 3–5 years of relevant experience, strong communication, CRM proficiency, and the ability to engage across school visits, education fairs, and campaigns to achieve targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline; Master’s preferred.
• 3–5 years of admissions, student counselling, or education sales experience.

Responsibilities

• Counsel prospective students and parents on programs, eligibility, and admissions procedures.
• Handle inquiries via walk-ins, calls, emails, and digital channels with professionalism.
• Follow up with leads to achieve admission targets.
• Maintain CRM records and prepare reports on interactions.
• Collaborate with academic and marketing teams on programs and campaigns.
• Participate in outreach events like school visits, fairs, and seminars.
• Support end-to-end admission processes including documentation and onboarding.

Skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Persuasion

Negotiation

CRM tools

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s preferred

Tools

CRM systems

MS Office

Job description

INDIRA UNIVERSITY

Job Title: Admission Counsellor

Location: Indira University, Pune

Experience: 3 to5 Years

Role Overview:

Indira University is seeking a dynamic, result-oriented, and student-focused professional for the role of Admission Counsellor. The role is critical in driving student enrollments through effective counselling, relationship management, and delivering a seamless admissions experience aligned with the Universitys standards of excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide accurate and insightful counselling to prospective students and parents regarding academic programs, career opportunities, eligibility criteria, and admission procedures.
• Manage inquiries across multiple channels (walk-ins, calls, emails, and digital platforms) with professionalism and responsiveness.
• Execute structured follow-ups to nurture leads and drive conversions, ensuring achievement of admission targets.
• Maintain detailed and updated records of all interactions within CRM systems and prepare periodic reports.
• Collaborate closely with academic and marketing teams to stay aligned with program offerings, admission updates, and campaign activities.
• Participate in outreach initiatives such as school visits, education fairs, seminars, webinars, and campus events.
• Support end-to-end admission processes including application guidance, documentation verification, and onboarding.
• Uphold high standards of student experience, ensuring satisfaction and alignment with the University’s brand values.

Core Competencies:

• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong persuasion, negotiation, and relationship-building capabilities.
• Target-driven approach with a high level of accountability.
• Customer-centric mindset with a professional and empathetic attitude.
• Ability to multitask and perform effectively under pressure.
• Proficiency in MS Office and CRM tools.

Educational Qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline (Master’s preferred).

Experience Requirement:

• 3–5 years of relevant experience in admissions, student counselling, or education sales (preferably within higher education institutions/universities).

Compensation & Benefits:

• Salary: Up to 50,000 per month (based on experience and performance).
• Opportunities for professional growth within a reputed academic institution.