Educational Counselor

Vibedu Study Abroad; Ernakulam; On-site; INR 167,000 - 279,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based incentives

Training and exposure to international

Career growth opportunities

Professional and supportive work env

Job summary

Vibedu Study Abroad is seeking an Education Counselor to join our Kochi team in Ravipuram. You will counsel students and parents on overseas study options, help convert enquiries into applications, and support students through the admission journey with thorough follow-ups.

The role requires 1+ year of experience in overseas education, a bachelor's degree, and strong English communication. You will work from the office in Kochi, engaging with universities, countries, and scholarships while

Qualifications

• Minimum 1+ year of experience in Overseas Education / Study Abroad Counselling.
• Bachelor's degree in any discipline.
• Strong knowledge of international education destinations, courses, and admission procedures.
• Excellent English communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong counselling, convincing, negotiation, and lead-conversion abilities.

Responsibilities

• Counsel students and parents regarding study abroad opportunities, courses, universities, and countries.
• Understand students' academic background, goals, finances, and preferences to recommend options.
• Handle walk-ins, leads, calls, WhatsApp enquiries, and counselling sessions.
• Convert qualified leads into applications and admissions through counselling and follow-ups.
• Guide students through the complete application process, including documentation and offers.
• Maintain accurate student records and timely CRM updates.
• Coordinate with admissions, documentation, and visa teams for smooth processing.

Skills

English communication

Interpersonal skills

Counselling skills

Lead conversion

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRM software

Job description

We are looking for a motivated and experienced Education Counselor to join our Kochi - Ravipuram team. The candidate will be responsible for counselling students and parents on overseas education opportunities, converting enquiries into applications, and supporting students throughout the admission journey.

Key Responsibilities

Company: Vibedu Study Abroad

Location: Ravipuram, Kochi, Kerala

Position: Education Counselor

Experience: 1+ Years

Employment Type: Full-Time

Work Mode: Work from Office

About the Role

We are looking for a motivated and experienced Education Counselor to join our Kochi - Ravipuram team. The candidate will be responsible for counselling students and parents on overseas education opportunities, converting enquiries into applications, and supporting students throughout the admission journey.

• Counsel students and parents regarding study abroad opportunities, courses, universities, countries, eligibility, and career prospects.
• Understand students’ academic background, career goals, financial capacity, and preferences to recommend suitable options.
• Handle walk-ins, leads, calls, WhatsApp enquiries, and counselling sessions effectively.
• Convert qualified leads into applications and confirmed admissions through effective counselling and consistent follow-ups.
• Guide students through the complete application process, including documentation, university applications, offers, and admission procedures.
• Maintain accurate student records and ensure timely updates in the CRM.
• Follow up consistently with students to ensure timely submission of applications and required documents.
• Coordinate with the admissions, documentation, and visa teams for smooth processing.
• Stay updated on university requirements, intakes, scholarships, country-specific regulations, and admission processes.
• Participate in seminars, education fairs, webinars, and other student engagement activities when required.
• Achieve assigned monthly application, deposit, and conversion targets.
• Maintain professional and ethical counselling practices while building strong relationships with students and parents.

Requirements

• Minimum 1+ year of experience in Overseas Education / Study Abroad Counselling.
• Bachelor's degree in any discipline.
• Strong knowledge of international education destinations, courses, and admission procedures.
• Excellent English communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong counselling, convincing, negotiation, and lead-conversion abilities.
• Ability to handle student and parent queries confidently.
• Strong follow-up and relationship-management skills.
• Target-oriented, self-motivated, and capable of working in a performance-driven environment.
• Good knowledge of CRM systems and basic MS Office tools.
• Candidates with experience in UK, Germany, Australia, Canada, Ireland, or other major study-abroad destinations will be preferred.

Key Performance Areas

• Student Counselling & Engagement
• Lead Follow-up & Conversion
• Application Generation
• Deposit Conversion
• Student Relationship Management
• CRM Management
• Achievement of Monthly Targets

Why Join Vibedu?

• Opportunity to grow in the Overseas Education industry
• Performance-based incentives
• Professional and supportive work environment
• Training and exposure to international education markets
• Career growth opportunities

Location: Ravipuram, Kochi

Experience: 1+ Years

Position: Education Counselor