College Admissions Senior Associate

Rostrumedu; Delhi; On-site; INR 550,000 - 850,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-based incentives

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Rostrum Education seeks an Admissions Counsellor to guide students through undergraduate admissions at top universities. You will provide expert support to students and parents, ensuring a smooth journey toward securing admissions.

The role requires strong research, communication, and mentoring passion, with responsibilities spanning counselling, essay guidance, test prep, scholarships, and international application procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Liberal Arts, Education, or a related field.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and research skills.
• Excellent writing abilities, with attention to detail in reviewing applications and essays.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), G Suite and CRM tools.
• Ability to multitask, manage deadlines, and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for mentoring students and guiding them through the higher education landscape.

Responsibilities

• Conduct one-on-one counselling sessions to discuss university options, programs, and career paths.
• Guide students in preparing strong applications, essays, personal statements, and supplemental materials.
• Mentor on standardized test preparation (SAT, ACT, APs) and academic requirements.
• Identify scholarship and financial aid opportunities for students.
• Guide international applications, including documentation and regulatory compliance.
• Maintain regular updates to students/parents via calls, emails, and reports.
• Support webinars and workshops on admissions trends, essays, and university selection.
• Ensure accurate data entry and tracking of applications in the student database.
• Conduct ongoing research on global university trends, emerging programs, and evolving admissions policies.

Skills

Communication skills

Research abilities

Writing abilities

Multitasking

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts, Education, or related field

Tools

MS Office

G Suite

CRM tools

Job description

Rostrum Education supports students and families in their journey to gain admission to the world’s most competitive universities. With personalised mentorship, expert guidance, and a proven track record, we help students craft strong, standout applications.

In the 2025 admissions cycle, our students secured 10+ Oxbridge offers and 15+ Ivy League offers, showcasing the strength of our strategies and the quality of our mentorship. From Oxford to Harvard, Cambridge to Columbia, we help ambitious students turn their aspirations into achievement.

With Rostrum, students benefit from a strategy that can increase their chances of admission up to 5 times, helping them turn their ambition into achievement and applications into success stories.

Position Overview

We are seeking a dynamic, detail-oriented, and student-focused Admissions Counsellor to play a pivotal role in guiding students through the undergraduate admissions process. The ideal candidate will provide expert support to students and parents, ensuring a smooth and successful journey toward securing admissions at top-tier universities. This role requires strong research abilities, communication skills, and a passion for mentoring students.

Key Responsibilities

Student Counselling & Application Support

• Conduct one-on-one counselling sessions with prospective students to discuss university options, academic programs, and career trajectories.
• Guide students in preparing strong applications, assisting with essays, personal statements, and supplemental materials.
• Provide structured mentorship on standardized test preparation (SAT, ACT, APs) and academic requirements.
• Help students identify scholarship and financial aid opportunities, ensuring access to necessary resources.
• Offer expert guidance on international application procedures, including documentation and regulatory compliance for different university systems (Common App, UCAS, OUAC, etc.).

Student & Parent Engagement

• Maintain regular communication with students and parents, offering monthly progress updates via calls, emails, and reports.
• Help marketing and communications teams organize informational webinars and workshops on undergraduate admissions trends, essay writing, and university selection.
• Address concerns and queries from students and parents, providing professional, timely, and accurate responses.

Data Management & Research

• Ensure accurate data entry and tracking of student applications, timelines, and progress in the student database.
• Conduct ongoing research on global university trends, emerging academic programs, and evolving admissions policies.
• Support students in participating in prestigious academic competitions, including the
• John Locke Essay Competition, Math Olympiads, and other enrichment programs.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Liberal Arts, Education, or a related field.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and research skills.
• Excellent writing abilities, with attention to detail in reviewing applications and essays.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), G Suite and CRM tools.
• Ability to multitask, manage deadlines, and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for mentoring students and guiding them through the higher education landscape.

Why Join Rostrum Education?

• Work with a highly experienced team of mentors, including former Ivy League and Oxbridge admissions officers.
• Gain hands‑on experience in global university admissions consulting.
• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional growth in the education sector.
• Be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to shaping students’ futures.