Senior Admission Counselor

upGrad; Mumbai; On-site; INR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

upGrad in Mumbai is seeking a passionate admissions counsellor to meet with students and parents in person, guiding them through country options, universities, courses and eligibility requirements.

You will support applications, documentation, interview and visa processes, build trust to convert enquiries into admissions, and work toward monthly counselling and enrollment targets.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Communication skills

Influencing skills

Student engagement

Sales targets

Education

Graduation in any stream

Postgraduate

Job description

Role & 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

Preferred candidate profile

• 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.