Senior Admission Counsellor - Study Abroad

upGrad; Pune District; On-site; INR 279,000 - 446,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance incentives

Career growth opportunities

100% free upGrad programs for employees

INR 5L medical insurance

INR 15,000 referral bonus

Job summary

A leading E-Learning provider in Pune seeks a Senior Admission Counsellor to guide students through their overseas education journey. Key responsibilities include conducting counselling sessions, supporting applications, and achieving enrolment targets. The ideal candidate has 1-2 years of experience in education sales and strong communication skills. Competitive performance incentives and growth opportunities are offered in this full-time role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in admissions/counselling or education sales.
• Study Abroad knowledge is preferred, but not mandatory—training will be provided.
• Demonstrated track record of achieving counselling/enrollment targets.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-person counselling sessions with students and parents.
• Support students with applications and visa processes.
• Achieve monthly counselling and enrollment targets.

Skills

Communication skills

Influencing skills

Counselling skills

Education

Graduation in any stream

Postgraduate preferred

Job description

Senior Admission Counsellor - Study Abroad

Location: Pune

Working Days: 6 (Monday – Saturday)

Timings: 10:30 AM – 8:30 PM

About upGrad

Founded in 2015, upGrad is Asia’s largest integrated Learning, Skilling, Workforce Development, and Placement company. Its offerings include online and hybrid degrees, study abroad programs, certifications, bootcamps, and doctorates for working professionals. Through its B2B arm, upGrad also provides enterprise training, recruitment, and staffing services. With 10M+ learners across 100+ countries, 300+ global university partners, 2500+ pathway connections, and 20,000+ recruitment partners, upGrad continues to empower careers worldwide.

Learn more: www.upgrad.com/study-abroad

About the role

As a Senior Admission Counsellor - Study Abroad, you will play a key role in guiding students and parents through their overseas education journey via face‑to‑face counselling sessions. Your focus will be to understand student aspirations, recommend the right universities and courses across destinations (USA, UK, Germany, Canada, Australia, and more) and provide end‑to‑end support from enquiry to admission.

5 Reasons to join upGrad Study Abroad

• Performance Incentives: Target monthly incentive of INR 25,000 – 40,000 with potential to earn 1.5X/2X of that based on performance. Additional payouts for special schemes on referrals.
• Career Growth: Eligible for promotion in 1 year or lateral move to other Business Units in India and abroad.
• Upskilling for Self & Family: 100% free upGrad programs for employees, 50% discount for family members.
• Health & Wellbeing: INR 5L medical insurance for self + family and 24x7 mental health helpline.
• Referral Bonus: INR 15,000 for successful referrals, get more colleagues to join upGrad.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct in-person counselling sessions with students and parents.
• Guide them on country options, universities, courses, and eligibility requirements.
• Support students with applications, documentation, interview, and visa processes.
• Build strong relationships and trust to drive conversion of enquiries to admissions.
• Achieve monthly counselling and enrollment targets.

Skills & Experience

• Minimum 1‑2 years of experience in admissions/counselling or education sales (with at least 1 year in the same company).
• Study Abroad knowledge is preferred, but not mandatory—structured training will be provided.
• Strong communication and influencing skills to engage effectively with students and parents.
• Demonstrated track record of achieving counselling/enrollment targets.
• Minimum education qualification: Graduation in any stream; Postgraduate preferred.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Business Development

Industries: E-Learning Providers