Senior study abroad couselor

EduBird Overseas; Kozhikode district; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

EduBird Overseas is seeking a Senior Study Abroad Counselor for an on-site role in Kozhikode. You will counsel students on suitable international programs and universities, assess profiles, and guide applications, documentation, scholarships, and financial aid processes.

You will also support visa procedures, interview prep, and pre-departure orientation, while maintaining records and communicating with partners. Strong counseling, ORGANIZATIONAL, and CRM skills are required.

Qualifications

• Counsel students to match programs and universities.
• Manage applications, documentation and scholarship guidance.
• Knowledge of visa procedures and pre-departure support.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Experience with CRM or student management systems.
• Overseas education consulting experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher; international exposure bonus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct counseling sessions with students.
• Assess student profiles and recommend programs.
• Guide students through applications, docs, scholarships.
• Support visa procedures and interview prep.
• Maintain accurate records and follow up.
• Collaborate with partner institutions and mentor junior counselors.
• Contribute to seminars and information sessions.

Skills

Counseling skills

Communication

Time management

CRM experience

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Documentation

Interview prep

Market knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Education/Management degree

International exposure

Tools

CRM software

Student management systems

Job description

Company Description EduBird Overseas is a leading education consultancy dedicated to helping students turn their international study ambitions into achievable academic pathways. The organization provides tailored guidance across university selection, applications, scholarships and financial aid, visa processes, and pre-departure support. Serving learners from varied educational and professional backgrounds, EduBird Overseas focuses on accessible global education and meaningful cultural exchange. A team of experienced, student-centered consultants works to simplify the study-abroad journey while building long-term, trust-based relationships with students and institutional partners.

Role Description The Senior Study Abroad Counselor is a full-time, on-site role based in Kozhikode, responsible for advising students on suitable international programs and universities aligned with their academic and career goals. Day-to-day responsibilities include conducting counseling sessions, assessing student profiles, recommending countries and institutions, and guiding students through application, documentation, scholarship, and financial aid processes. The role involves supporting students with visa procedures, interview preparation, and pre-departure orientation, as well as maintaining accurate records and follow-up communication. The Senior Study Abroad Counselor will collaborate with partner institutions, contribute to marketing and outreach activities such as seminars and information sessions, and mentor junior counselors to ensure consistent, high-quality service delivery.

Qualifications

• Strong student counseling and advisory skills, including the ability to assess academic profiles and recommend appropriate international programs.
• Proficiency in application and admission process management, covering university selection, documentation, deadlines, and scholarship guidance.
• Knowledge of visa procedures, regulatory requirements, and pre-departure support for multiple study destinations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust with students, families, and institutional partners.
• Organizational and time-management abilities to handle multiple student cases, maintain accurate records, and meet timelines.
• Comfort with basic digital tools and CRM or student management systems to track inquiries and application progress.
• Prior experience in overseas education consulting or academic advising, ideally in a senior or lead counseling capacity.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Education, Counseling, Management, or a related field; international study or work experience is an added advantage.