Admission Counselor

apna Advantage; Dadri; On-site; INR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Best in industry compensation

Incentives & rewards

Supportive work environment

Job summary

Apna is seeking an Admission Counsellor to guide prospective students toward informed academic decisions. You will assess aspirations, recommend suitable programs, and support applicants through the admissions process in a fast-paced environment.

Key responsibilities include personalized counseling on courses, eligibility, and scholarships; building a strong intake pipeline; and coordinating with the admissions team to convert leads into enrollments while maintaining detailed CRM records.

Qualifications

• UG or PG degree in Education or related field.
• 2-5 years’ experience in academic counseling or admissions.
• Proficient in MS Office and CRM tools.
• Fluency in English and Hindi.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalized counseling on courses, eligibility, admissions, fees, and scholarships.
• Educate on program features, pedagogy, and career prospects.
• Generate and manage a sales pipeline through cold calls and inquiries.
• Convert leads into enrollments while meeting monthly targets.
• Process applications and maintain clear communication with parents.
• Follow up on enrollment confirmations and coordinate with admissions team.
• Maintain counseling records in the CRM and expand the prospect database.

Skills

Counseling experience

Bilingual English & Hindi

Strong communication

Lead management

Education

UG/PG degree in Education or related

Tools

CRM tools

MS Office

Job description

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven experienced Admission Counsellor who excels in a

fast-paced sales environment. You will play a crucial role in guiding prospective students toward

informed academic decisions by understanding their aspirations, recommending suitable

programs, and supporting them throughout the admissions process.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide personalized academic and career counseling, addressing inquiries on courses,

  eligibility, admissions, fees, and scholarships.

• Educate prospective students on program features, pedagogy, and career prospects.

• Generate and manage a strong sales pipeline through cold calling and inbound inquiries.

• Convert leads into enrollments while consistently meeting monthly targets.

• Systematically handle applications and maintain clear communication with parents.

• Follow up on enrollment confirmations and collaborate with the admissions team to

  achieve targets.

• Stay informed about industry trends, competitive programs, and emerging career

• Maintain accurate records of counseling interactions in the CRM. Expand and manage a

  database of prospective students.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Any UG / PG degree Education, or a related field with 2-5yrs experience.

• Must have 2-4 years of relevant experience in academic counseling, career guidance or

  admissions.

• Proficiency in MS Office and any CRM tools (preferred).

• Understanding of education systems, programs, and career pathways (training provided).

• Fluency in English and Hindi is mandatory.

• Strong interpersonal, communication, persuasion skills to drive enrollments.

• Flexible for 6days working from the office with rotational weekly off.

• Best in industry compensation, benefits, incentives & work environment provided.

Apna - Transforming Careers Through Technology

Since 2019, apna has connected over 60 million jobseekers with more than 250,000 enterprises

and small businesses across India. Founded by Nirmit Parikh, a Stanford graduate and serial

entrepreneur who recognized the challenges in entry-level hiring, apna has rapidly grown to

become India's fastest unicorn in 2021—achieving this milestone in just 21 months.

Backed by marquee global investors - Insight Partners, Tiger Global, Lightspeed India, Sequoia

Capital, and GSV, we're revolutionizing livelihood creation across India.

Apna advantage - Education with Guaranteed Outcomes

We're expanding beyond job matching with our new EdTech vertical that delivers:

1. Premium Online Education: Partnerships with top-tier universities offering

UGC-accredited undergraduate and postgraduate programs

2. Career Success Ecosystem: Leveraging our network of 700,000+ recruiters to provide

real job interviews

3. Personalized Career Journeys: Dedicated career facilitators, AI-powered job

preparation tools, and guaranteed interviews

Why Join Our Mission

• Massive Market Potential: Over 3-4L students pursue online degrees annually in India

  and this is growing 50% every year

• Consumer Impact Legacy: Build a consumer-facing business that transforms lives

• Exponential Growth Trajectory: Early-stage opportunity in a rapidly expanding market

• Competitive Advantage: Our platform makes degree programs with job guarantees

  uniquely sellable

• Elite Team Environment: Collaborate with experts across product, operations, and

• Wealth Creation Potential: Join during our early high-growth phase

• Meaningful Impact of work: Deliver genuine value by connecting education directly to

  career outcomes.

Join us in creating the future of career advancement in India’s talent workforce!!