Admission Counselor- Noida

Apna; Dadri; On-site; INR 300,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Best in industry compensation

Incentives

Great work environment

Job summary

Apna is seeking an experienced Admission Counsellor to guide prospective students through academic decisions and the admissions process. You will handle inquiries, educate applicants about programs, and drive enrollments in a fast-paced sales setting.

Role requires 2–5 years in counseling or admissions, fluency in English and Hindi, and proficiency with MS Office and CRM tools. Office-based role with six working days per week and rotational offs.

Qualifications

• UG/PG in Education, Psychology, or related field.
• 2–5 years in academic counseling or admissions.
• Proficient in MS Office and CRM tools.
• Fluent in English and Hindi.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalized academic and career counseling.
• Explain courses, eligibility, fees, and scholarships.
• Generate and manage a sales pipeline via calls and inquiries.
• Convert leads into enrollments meeting monthly targets.
• Process applications and communicate with parents.
• Follow up on enrollments and coordinate with admissions team.
• Maintain counseling records in the CRM and databases.

Skills

English & Hindi fluency

CRM proficiency

MS Office

Communication skills

Education

UG/PG in Education or Psychology

Tools

CRM tools

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

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.

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.

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Why Join Our Mission

• Massive Market Potential: Over 3-4L students pursue online degrees annually in India and this is growing 50% every year
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