counsellor

Blue Ribbon Overseas Educational Consultancy; Ernakulam; On-site; INR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational consultancy in India is seeking a dedicated Counsellor for their Kochi Branch. This full-time on-site position focuses on guiding students through the study-abroad process, including admissions, scholarships, and visa applications. The ideal candidate possesses strong communication skills, experience in academic counseling, and a passion for helping students achieve their education goals. A dynamic and customer-focused approach is required to build trust and maintain relationships with clients.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills required for effective counseling.
• Experience aiding students with admissions and visa processes.
• Understanding of university requirements and scholarships vital.
• Proficiency with CRMs and MS Office for data management.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build student and parent relationships.
• Ability to work on-site in a fast-paced environment.
• 2–3 years of study-abroad consultancy experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist students in identifying study-abroad opportunities.
• Conduct personalized counseling sessions.
• Manage client relationships effectively.
• Stay updated on global education trends and policies.
• Collaborate with internal teams to tailor solutions.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills in English

Experience in academic counseling

Knowledge of global education

Proficiency in using CRMs and MS Office

Interpersonal skills

Ability to adapt to client-specific requirements

Prior experience in study-abroad consultancy

Tools

CRMs

MS Office

Job description

Blue Ribbon Overseas Educational Consultancy has been a leading force in empowering students since 2007, with 38 branches across India and 11 international offices. Our team of 125+ certified counselors and visa experts has facilitated over 12,000 successful visa approvals, collaborating with 500+ top universities globally. We provide end-to-end services, including admissions, scholarship guidance, visa processing, immigration support, and pre‑departure assistance. Recognized for excellence, the consultancy has earned accolades. We are dedicated to helping students achieve their overseas education dreams through personalized support and comprehensive guidance.

Role Description

We are seeking a full-time on-site Counsellor to join our Kochi Branch . The Counsellor will assist students in identifying suitable study-abroad opportunities, provide detailed guidance on admissions, scholarships, and visa processes, and prepare candidates for their applications and interviews. Responsibilities include conducting personalized counselling sessions, reviewing application documents, managing client relationships, and staying updated on global education trends and policies. The role requires a customer-focused approach and active collaboration with internal teams to deliver tailored educational solutions.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English and additional regional languages (preferred)
• Experience in academic counseling, supporting students with university admissions, and visa processes
• Knowledge of global education, university requirements, and scholarship opportunities
• Proficiency in using CRMs, MS Office, and other documentation tools for efficient data management
• Interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and maintain relationships with students and parents
• Ability to work in a dynamic on-site environment and adapt to client‑specific requirements
• Prior experience in the study-abroad consultancy sector with 2-3 years of Experience