Student Admissions Counselor

Athena School of Management; Mumbai; On-site; INR 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Athena School of Management in Mumbai invites applications for a Student Admissions Counselor. This full-time, on-site role guides prospective students through the admissions journey, from inquiries to application completion, including campus tours and information sessions.

You will coordinate interviews, maintain records, and collaborate with faculty and staff to communicate program details, timelines, and criteria, while supporting outreach events and enrollment objectives.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage prospective students.
• Customer service mindset to provide timely and professional assistance.
• Sales skills to present programs and support enrollment objectives.
• Education-related knowledge or experience in higher education processes.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, education, psychology, or related field.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities with attention to detail.
• Experience using office productivity tools, CRM/admissions systems, and digital channels.
• Student-first mindset and ability to work with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Guiding prospective students through admissions, including inquiries, campus tours, information sessions, and applications.
• Coordinate interviews, maintain admissions records, and follow up with applicants to ensure a smooth experience.
• Collaborate with faculty and administrative teams to communicate program details, admission criteria, and timelines.
• Support outreach initiatives, attend education fairs or school visits, and contribute to enrollment goals.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Customer Service

Sales

Education Knowledge

Organization

Tech Tools

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/education/psychology or related field

Tools

CRM systems

Admissions management systems

Job description

Athena School of Management is a business school in India with an education model that continually adapts to the evolving needs of corporate India. The institution focuses on mentoring students into well-rounded individuals who can innovate, inspire, and drive organizational growth. Athena prepares learners for a dynamic, highly competitive environment that demands strong leadership and resilience. The school actively collaborates with industry leaders to integrate practical insights into its curriculum and teaching methods. This approach equips students to address real-world challenges with confidence, wisdom, and courage.

Role Description

The Student Admissions Counselor is a full-time, on-site role based in Mumbai. The counselor will guide prospective students through the admissions process, including responding to inquiries, conducting campus tours, organizing information sessions, and assisting with application completion and documentation. Day-to-day responsibilities include evaluating applications, coordinating interviews, maintaining accurate admissions records, and following up with applicants to ensure a smooth experience. The role involves collaborating with faculty and administrative teams to communicate program details, admission criteria, and timelines. The counselor will also support outreach initiatives, attend education fairs or school visits, and contribute to enrollment goals while maintaining a student-centered approach.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong Communication and Interpersonal Communication skills for engaging prospective students and families.
• Candidates should possess Customer Service skills to provide timely, supportive, and professional assistance throughout the admissions process.
• Candidates should possess Sales skills to effectively present programs, highlight benefits, and support enrollment objectives in a consultative manner.
• Candidates should possess Education-related knowledge or experience, such as familiarity with academic programs, higher education processes, or student counseling.
• Candidates should ideally have a bachelor’s degree in business, education, psychology, communications, or a related field.
• Candidates should demonstrate strong organizational and time-management abilities, with attention to detail and accurate record-keeping.
• Candidates should be comfortable using office productivity tools, CRM or admissions management systems, and digital communication platforms.
• Candidates should show a student-first mindset, ethical conduct, and the ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.