Overseas Counsellor

Simandhar Education; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational consulting firm in Hyderabad seeks an Overseas or Education Counsellor with at least 1 year of experience. The candidate will advise students on academic and career goals, maintain confidential records, and collaborate with stakeholders to facilitate successful outcomes. A Bachelor's degree is required, and an MBA is a plus. This is a full-time office-based role.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in overseas counselling.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise students in individual or group counselling sessions.
• Help students to devise attainable goals.
• Administer assessments to gauge students’ capabilities.
• Evaluate students to identify suitable career pathways.
• Assist in academic scheduling and course selection.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or related field

MBA or relevant advanced degree

Job description

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Job Role: Overseas or Education Counsellor

Experience: 1+ years

Job Location: Hyderabad

Mode of work: Work from the office

Domain: Edtech

Position Overview

An education counsellor, also known as a guidance counsellor or academic counsellor, is a type of adviser who provides guidance and support to students about their education, career prospects and social concerns. Effective counsellors familiarise themselves with the personal and professional aspirations of the young people who seek their help so that they may offer tailored assistance.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise students in individual or group counselling sessions to address their academic, personal, and social needs.
• Help students to devise attainable goals and develop useful skills or habits.
• Administer assessments to gauge students’ capabilities, personality traits, and interests.
• Evaluate students on their competencies, interests, and ambitions to identify suitable academic and professional career pathways.
• Assist in preparatory activities, such as academic scheduling and course selection and shortlisting of universities.
• Inform students about their academic and professional options, including but not limited to courses, majors, and programmes that may facilitate their goals.
• Consult with parents, teachers, and administrators to identify potential learning or behavioural issues that may impede students’ goals.
• Collaborate with parents, teachers, and administrators to develop plans for realizing students’ educational and professional goals.
• Inform students and their families about resources that may help with realizing academic and career goals, such as tutoring, mentoring, and career exploration.
• Maintain confidential records about the students they assist, including assessment results, transcripts, and session notes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or a related field; MBA or relevant advanced degree is a plus.
• 1+ years of experience in overseas counselling.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills, with a data‑driven and customer‑centric approach.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Business Development

Industries

Education