ADMISSION COUNSELOR-BANGALORE

APNA; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

APNA is seeking an experienced Admission Counsellor to guide prospective students in Bengaluru through the admissions journey. The role focuses on counseling, program recommendations, and driving enrollments in a fast-paced sales environment.

Ideal candidates have 2–5 years of counseling experience, strong English/Hindi skills, and the ability to manage a sales pipeline while coordinating with the admissions team.

Qualifications

• UG/PG in Education, Psychology, or related field with 2–5 yrs experience.
• 2–4 yrs experience in academic counseling, career guidance, or admissions.
• Proficiency in MS Office and CRM tools (preferred).
• Understanding of education systems, programs, and career pathways (training provided).
• Fluency in English and Hindi mandatory.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and persuasion skills for enrollments.
• Flexible for 6 days working from office with rotational weekly off.
• Best in industry compensation, benefits, incentives & work environment provided.

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 admissions team to achieve targets.
• Stay informed about industry trends, competitive programs, and emerging career opportunities.
• Maintain accurate records of counseling interactions in the CRM and expand the database of prospective students.

Skills

English fluency

Hindi fluency

Interpersonal skills

CRM proficiency

MS Office

Education

UG/PG in Education or Psychology

Tools

CRM tools

MS Office

Job description

About the Role:

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 opportunities.
• 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, Psychology, 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.

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