Inernational Admissions Counselor

Impel Overseas Consultants Limited; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Impel Overseas Education Consultants is seeking an experienced Senior Overseas Education Counsellor to guide aspiring students through their overseas education journey.

You will counsel students and parents on opportunities, assess profiles to tailor options, and help select countries, universities, and programmes aligned with aspirations. The role emphasizes ethical, student-focused guidance and achieving enrolment targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in any discipline.
• 3–8 years of overseas education counselling experience.
• Strong knowledge of international study destinations including the USA, UK, Australia, Canada, and other major destinations.
• Excellent counselling, communication, presentation, and relationship management skills.
• Strong understanding of international education systems, admissions processes, scholarships, and student visa requirements.

Responsibilities

• Counsel students and parents on overseas education opportunities, career pathways, universities, courses, scholarships, and study destinations.
• Assess students' academic background, interests, career goals, and financial profile to recommend suitable study options.
• Guide students in selecting the right country, university, and programme aligned with their aspirations.
• Advise students on admission requirements, scholarships, tuition fees, living costs, visa regulations, and post-study work opportunities.
• Maintain accurate counselling records and enquiry progress through the CRM system.
• Achieve individual counselling targets while contributing to team performance and business growth.

Skills

Counselling

Communication

Relationship management

Presentation

Destinations knowledge

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Tools

CRM platforms

Microsoft Office

AI productivity tools

Job description

Impel Overseas Education Consultants is one of India's leading overseas education consultancies, committed to helping students achieve their global education and career aspirations. With partnerships across leading universities in the USA, UK, Australia, Canada, Europe, New Zealand, and Asia, we provide end-to-end guidance—from career counselling and university selection to visa assistance and pre-departure support—ensuring every student makes informed decisions for a successful international future. Position Senior Overseas Education Counsellor We are seeking an experienced, student-centric, and results-driven professional to guide aspiring students through their overseas education journey. The ideal candidate will possess excellent counselling skills, strong destination knowledge, and a passion for helping students make informed academic and career decisions while contributing to the growth of the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Counsel students and parents on overseas education opportunities, career pathways, universities, courses, scholarships, and study destinations.
• Assess students' academic background, interests, career goals, and financial profile to recommend suitable study options.
• Guide students in selecting the right country, university, and programme aligned with their aspirations.
• Advise students on admission requirements, scholarships, tuition fees, living costs, visa regulations, and post-study work opportunities.
• Manage student enquiries through regular follow-ups and deliver an exceptional counselling experience from enquiry to enrolment.
• Build long-term relationships with students and parents through ethical, professional, and student-focused counselling.
• Represent partner universities by effectively communicating their programmes, admission requirements, scholarships, and unique strengths.
• Stay updated on global education trends, university policies, immigration regulations, and scholarship opportunities.
• Maintain accurate counselling records and enquiry progress through the CRM system.
• Achieve individual counselling targets while contributing to team performance and business growth.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure a seamless student experience.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in any discipline.
• 3–8 years of experience in overseas education counselling.
• Strong knowledge of study destinations including the USA, UK, Australia, Canada, and other major international destinations.
• Excellent counselling, communication, presentation, and relationship management skills.
• Strong understanding of international education systems, admissions processes, scholarships, and student visa requirements.
• Ability to build trust, understand student aspirations, and recommend appropriate academic pathways.
• Target-oriented with a proven track record in student conversion and enrolment.
• Passionate about mentoring students and delivering an exceptional counselling experience.

Preferred Skills

• Student profiling and career counselling expertise.
• Strong presentation, negotiation, and conversion skills.
• Excellent relationship management and follow-up abilities.
• Digital proficiency with CRM platforms, Microsoft Office Suite, and AI-enabled productivity tools.
• Ability to quickly learn university portals, digital platforms, and emerging technologies.
• Strong organisational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent time management and multitasking abilities.
• Team player with mentoring and leadership capabilities.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and committed to continuous learning and professional development