Overseas Education Counsellor

GLOBAL REACH; Kolkata District; On-site; INR 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

GLOBAL REACH in Kolkata is seeking an Overseas Education Counsellor who will guide students through counseling, program shortlisting, and admission procedures.

You will conduct one-on-one and group sessions, assess goals, and provide information on universities, scholarships, and visa processes.

The role requires collaboration with internal teams, meticulous record-keeping, lead follow-up, and active participation in seminars and events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline; background in counseling is an advantage.
• Strong verbal and written communication with families and institutions.
• Experience in overseas education counseling is beneficial.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work ethically and maintain student confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Conduct one-on-one and group counseling sessions.
• Guide students through university shortlisting and applications.
• Maintain accurate student records and follow up on leads.
• Coordinate with partner institutions and participate in seminars.

Skills

Educational Counseling

Student Counseling

Communication Skills

Career Counseling

Documentation & CRM

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

CRM Tools

Job description

Company Description GLOBAL REACH is committed to remaining a market leader by consistently delivering quality, ethical, and professionally sound services to students, education partners, and government agencies. The organization focuses on overseas education guidance and aims to set challenging standards that drive overall development in the international education industry. GLOBAL REACH emphasizes integrity, transparency, and student-centric support throughout the counseling and application process. Team members are encouraged to contribute to continuous improvement in service delivery and industry practices.
Role Description The Overseas Education Counsellor is a full-time, on-site role based in Kolkata. The role involves guiding prospective students through the entire overseas education process, including initial counseling, shortlisting institutions and programs, and supporting application and admission procedures. The Counsellor will conduct one-on-one and group counseling sessions, assess academic and career goals, and provide information on universities, courses, admission requirements, scholarships, and visa processes. Daily responsibilities include maintaining accurate student records, following up with leads, coordinating with partner institutions, and participating in seminars and events to promote GLOBAL REACH’s services. The role also requires close collaboration with internal teams to ensure timely and accurate information is provided to students and guardians.
Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong Educational Consulting and Education-related knowledge, with the ability to understand global education systems and admission processes.
• Candidates should possess skills in Student Counseling and Career Counseling, including assessing student profiles and guiding them toward suitable academic and career pathways.
• Candidates should possess excellent Communication skills, both verbal and written, to interact effectively with students, families, and institutional partners.
• Relevant experience in overseas education counseling, academic advising, or related fields is beneficial.
• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline; a background in education, psychology, or counseling is an advantage.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with attention to detail in handling documentation and deadlines.
• Comfort with using basic office software, CRM tools, and online communication platforms.
• Ability to work ethically, maintain confidentiality, and uphold a student-first approach.