Overseas Education Counsellor

Yocket; India; On-site; INR 420,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Yocket in India seeks an experienced overseas education counselor to guide undergraduate students toward suitable study abroad options. You will help them identify programs and universities that align with their goals and finances.

You will advise on applications, scholarships, SOPs, visa steps, and profile building, while partnering with universities and internal teams to ensure a smooth journey from inquiry to admission.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in overseas education counseling for undergraduate students.
• Familiar with the admission processes for top universities in USA, UK, Canada, Australia, and other study-abroad destinations.
• Tech-savvy and comfortable working with digital tools for providing counseling services.

Responsibilities

• Shape the academic and career paths of undergraduate students pursuing higher education abroad.
• Guide students step by step to discover their dream university and program, aligning them with their academic and career goals.
• Assist students with undergraduate university and course selection, guide scholarships, application processes, and financial aid options.
• Help students with profile building, including guidance on SOPs, LORs, resume editing, and interview preparation.
• Advise students on visa processes for key study-abroad destinations such as the USA, UK, Canada, Australia, and more.
• Establish clear follow-up mechanisms with students and partner universities to ensure a smooth application process.
• Stay updated on the latest information and utilize technology to provide real-time, high-quality counseling services.
• Assist students in preparing the necessary documents for their applications, ensuring all requirements are met.
• Provide daily support to students to address any concerns, follow up on their applications, and liaise with universities and internal teams.
• Ensure the highest quality of student experience by meeting timelines and setting new benchmarks in student services.

Skills

Communication skills

Active listening

Overseas education counseling

Education

Graduation or Master's in Counseling/Psychology

Job description

We are the largest and most active online platform for international education!

Yocket was established in 2015 with a mission to connect people to the world's best learning

opportunities. Today, Yocket is the largest community-driven online platform for international education. We help study abroad aspirants by connecting them to the best universities across the

world. To date, we have helped more than 10,00,000 students pursue their higher education

abroad. Every day, thousands of students use our platform to explore universities, connect with

peers and alumni from renowned institutions. Recently, we were chosen as one of the Top

100 Indian Startups by Google and MeitY’s Appscale Academy Initiative, and we’re ranked

#18 on the AppStore Top Charts in Education!

At Yocket, we strive to help our employees find passion and purpose. Join us in changing the

way students make their decisions about education. If you wish to create an impact and help

students get the best education by taking our vision forward, we would love to have you on

our team!

Job Responsibilities:

• Play a key role in shaping the academic and career paths of undergraduate students pursuing higher education abroad.
• Guide students step by step to discover their dream university and program, aligning them with their academic and career goals.
• Assist students with undergraduate university and course selection, guide scholarships, application processes, and financial aid options.
• Help students with profile building, including guidance on SOPs, LORs, resume editing, and interview preparation.
• Advise students on visa processes for key study-abroad destinations such as the USA, UK, Canada, Australia, and more.
• Establish clear follow-up mechanisms with students and partner universities to ensure a smooth application process.
• Stay updated on the latest information and utilize technology to provide real-time, high-quality counseling services.
• Assist students in preparing the necessary documents for their applications, ensuring all requirements are met.
• Provide daily support to students to address any concerns, follow up on their applications, and liaise with universities and internal teams.
• Ensure the highest quality of student experience by meeting timelines and setting new benchmarks in student services.

Requirements:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong listening abilities to understand student concerns and guide them effectively.
• 3+ years of experience in overseas education counseling, particularly for undergraduate students.
• Familiarity with the admission processes for top universities in the USA, UK, Canada, Australia, and other study-abroad destinations.
• A strong willingness to learn and adapt.
• A graduation or Master's in Counseling, Psychology, or related fields will be an advantage.
• Tech-savvy and comfortable working with digital tools for providing counseling services.