Career Counselor

Tigers Wings Aviation Academy; Chennai District; On-site; INR 279,000 - 469,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay with incentives

Growth opportunities

Education fairs access

Supportive work environment

Job summary

Tigerswings Aviation Academy in Chennai invites a motivated Career Counsellor to guide students and parents through aviation course options, eligibility, and admission steps. The role focuses on understanding goals and providing clear information to support enrolments.

You will follow up on inquiries via phone, walk-ins, WhatsApp and other channels, coordinate with admissions and academic teams, maintain records, and contribute to seminars and education fairs while meeting assigned targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in any discipline.
• Prior experience in career/education counselling, admissions or tele-counselling preferred.
• Fresh graduates with excellent communication and interpersonal skills may be considered.
• Aviation/education-industry experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Counsel students and parents on aviation courses, eligibility and career paths.
• Understand students' interests and career goals to guide course choices.
• Explain course curriculum, duration, fees and placement prospects accurately.
• Handle enquiries via phone, walk-ins, WhatsApp and other channels.
• Follow up with prospective students and convert enquiries into admissions.
• Maintain enquiry, follow-up and admission records.
• Coordinate with admissions and academic teams for smooth onboarding.
• Participate in seminars, school visits and education fairs as required.
• Achieve assigned counselling and admission targets.
• Build strong relationships with students, parents, and prospective candidates.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Convincing abilities

Presentation skills

Relationship management

MS Office/Google Workspace

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Google Workspace

CRM tools

WhatsApp

Job description

Department: Admissions / Student Counselling

Experience: 1–3 years preferred; freshers with strong communication skills may also apply

About Tigerswings Aviation Academy

Tigerswings Aviation Academy is focused on helping students build successful careers in the aviation and related sectors through industry-oriented training and career guidance.

Job Summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and student-focused Career Counsellor to join our Chennai team. The candidate will be responsible for counselling students and parents, understanding their career goals, explaining aviation courses and career opportunities, and supporting prospective students throughout the admission process.

Key Responsibilities

• Counsel students and parents regarding aviation courses, eligibility, career opportunities, and career pathways.
• Understand students' interests, educational backgrounds, and career goals.
• Explain course curriculum, duration, fees, career prospects, and placement-related information accurately.
• Handle enquiries through phone calls, walk-ins, WhatsApp, and other communication channels.
• Follow up with prospective students and convert enquiries into admissions.
• Maintain regular communication with students and parents throughout the counselling and admission process.
• Conduct one-to-one counselling sessions and assist students in selecting suitable courses.
• Coordinate with the admissions and academic teams to ensure a smooth student onboarding experience.
• Maintain enquiry, follow-up, and admission records.
• Participate in seminars, school/college visits, education fairs, and promotional activities when required.
• Achieve assigned counselling and admission targets.
• Build strong relationships with students, parents, and prospective candidates.

Required Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong counselling and convincing abilities.
• Good presentation and active-listening skills.
• Customer-focused and approachable personality.
• Ability to explain information clearly to students and parents.
• Strong follow-up and relationship-management skills.
• Basic knowledge of MS Office, Google Workspace, WhatsApp, and CRM tools.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Fluency in English and Tamil is preferred.

Qualification & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in any discipline.
• Prior experience in career counselling, education counselling, admissions, tele-counselling, or sales is preferred.
• Candidates with aviation/education-industry experience will have an added advantage.
• Fresh graduates with excellent communication and interpersonal skills may also be considered.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.
• Opportunity to work in the growing aviation education sector.
• Professional growth and career-development opportunities.
• Supportive and target-oriented work environment.
• Opportunity to interact with students and aviation-industry aspirants.

Preferred Candidate Profile

We are looking for someone who is confident, energetic, target-oriented, empathetic, and passionate about helping students choose the right career path.

Employment: Full-Time

Salary: Competitive salary + performance incentives, based on performance.