Admission Counselors

Profession Hike; Chandigarh; On-site; INR 279,000 - 469,000; Full time

Job summary

Profession Hike in Chandigarh seeks an Admission Counselor to guide learners through college and course choices, explaining eligibility and admissions steps. You will conduct one-on-one consultations in person, by phone, and online, helping users compare programs and complete applications.

Maintain accurate records and collaborate with teams to improve counselling resources. The role requires a bachelor’s degree and strong communication, customer service, and sales skills, with on-site work in

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact with students, parents, and professionals.
• Customer service mindset with a responsive, respectful approach.
• Sales capability to convert inquiries into admissions while maintaining ethics.
• Knowledge of Indian higher education systems, admissions processes.
• English and regional language proficiency helps outreach and counseling.
• Good organizational and follow-up abilities; CRM literacy; on-site Chandigarh work.

Responsibilities

• Guide prospective learners through college and course selection with clear information on eligibility and admissions.
• Conduct one-on-one consultations via in-person meetings, calls, and digital channels.
• Explain application procedures and support applicants through admission steps.
• Record interactions accurately, follow up with leads, and collaborate with internal teams.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal communication

Customer service

Sales skills

Education knowledge

English & regional language ability

Organizational skills

CRM literacy

On-site Chandigarh readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in any discipline (education/counselling/business preferred)

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Company Description

Profession Hike is India’s fastest-growing higher education search engine, designed to simplify college discovery and admissions. The platform provides verified, concise, and research-backed information about colleges, universities, courses, fees, rankings, admissions, exams, scholarships, and career paths in one place. It supports students, parents, and working professionals in comparing institutions, exploring programs, and understanding eligibility requirements. Profession Hike focuses on helping users make informed, confident career decisions through clear and actionable guidance. As a trusted destination for college search in India, the company is expanding its team to better serve learners nationwide.

Role Description

Admission Counselors at Profession Hike guide prospective learners through the college and course selection process, offering clear, personalized information on eligibility, admissions, and career options. In this full-time, on-site role based in Chandigarh, counselors conduct one-on-one consultations via in-person meetings, phone calls, and digital communication channels to address queries and provide direction. They help users compare institutions and programs, explain application procedures, and support them in completing admission-related steps. Admission Counselors maintain accurate records of interactions, follow up with leads, and collaborate with internal teams to improve counselling resources and processes. The role requires consistent, professional engagement with learners and families to deliver a high-quality, reliable counselling experience.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong Communication and Interpersonal Communication skills to interact effectively with students, parents, and professionals.
• Candidates should possess solid Customer Service skills to provide responsive, respectful, and solution-focused support.
• Candidates should possess Sales skills to convert inquiries into admissions while maintaining an ethical, consultative approach.
• Candidates should possess Education-related knowledge or experience, such as familiarity with Indian higher education systems, courses, and admission processes.
• Additional beneficial qualifications include proficiency in English and regional languages, strong organizational and follow-up skills, basic computer and CRM literacy, and the ability to work on-site in Chandigarh.
• A bachelor’s degree in any discipline, preferably in education, counselling, business, or a related field, and prior experience in admissions, counselling, or education services are advantageous.