Education Counselor

MINDTEL GLOBAL; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured learning & certification support

Collaborative, mission-driven team environment

Job summary

A leading EdTech firm seeks empathetic and outcome-oriented counselors for academic and career counselling. This full-time role involves managing student onboarding, conducting assessments, and designing workshops to enhance program outcomes. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields and proven experience in academic counselling. This position promises direct student engagement and a significant impact on learner success. Join our mission-driven team to help students achieve their career readiness.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in academic or career counselling in relevant environments.
• Familiarity with psychometric/aptitude tools.
• Practical experience using LMS and CRM systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct one-on-one academic and career counselling sessions.
• Manage student intake and onboarding processes.
• Administer psychometric assessments for recommendations.

Skills

Academic counselling

Organizational skills

Fluency in English

Knowledge of psychometric tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Education, Social Sciences or related field

Tools

Learning Management Systems (e.g., Moodle)

CRM Systems (e.g., Salesforce, Zoho)

Job description

About the Opportunity

A growing player in the Education / EdTech and Student Services sector delivering academic guidance, career‑path planning, and student support across India. We partner with schools, coaching centres and higher‑education programs to improve enrolment outcomes and student success through personalised counselling and data‑driven follow‑up.

Responsibilities

• Conduct one‑on‑one academic and career counselling sessions for prospective and enrolled students—assess goals, strengths, and barriers to create personalised learning plans.
• Manage end‑to‑end student intake and onboarding: eligibility checks, documentation, course mapping, and enrollment follow‑up to drive conversion targets.
• Administer and interpret psychometric and aptitude assessments to inform course recommendations and career pathways.
• Maintain timely updates in CRM and LMS—log interactions, track lead progress, schedule follow‑ups, and elevate retention risks.
• Design and deliver group counselling workshops, information sessions, and parent engagement meetings to boost program awareness and outcomes.
• Collaborate with academic teams to monitor student performance, recommend interventions, and support continuous improvement of counselling processes.

Must‑Have Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Education, Social Sciences, or related field.
• Proven experience in academic or career counselling (on‑campus, coaching, or EdTech environments).
• Familiarity with psychometric/aptitude tools and ability to interpret results for counselling recommendations.
• Practical experience using LMS platforms (e.g., Moodle) and CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce/Zoho) to manage student journeys.
• Strong organisational skills with ability to manage caseloads, follow‑up schedules, and documentation accurately.
• Fluency in English and at least one major regional language; comfortable with on‑site student and parent interactions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree or professional certification in Counseling / Career Guidance.
• Experience in tele‑counselling and conversion‑driven admissions processes.
• Prior exposure to EdTech product workflows or student success operations.

Benefits & Culture Highlights

• On‑site role with direct student engagement and high impact on learner outcomes.
• Structured learning & certification support to grow counselling and assessment expertise.
• Collaborative, mission‑driven team focused on measurable student success and career readiness.

We are seeking empathetic, outcome‑oriented counselors who combine assessment‑driven guidance with excellent organisational discipline to convert interest into successful student journeys. If you are passionate about education and have a track record of influencing student decisions, apply to join our on‑site team.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Education and Training

Industry

Education

Location

Vasai‑Virar, Vasai Road, Nalasopara, Palghar, Mumbai, Virar, Vasai, Maharashtra, India