STUDENT COUNSELLOR EXECUTIVE : Overseas education

B.S.B International Career Pvt. Ltd; Kolkata District; On-site; INR 279,000 - 390,600; Full time

Job summary

B.S.B International Career Pvt. Ltd in Kolkata is looking for a Student Counsellor Executive. The role involves counseling students regarding abroad education options, guiding them through application procedures, and offering post-arrival support. Candidates should have 2-4 years of experience in the Study Abroad industry and excellent communication skills in English and the local language. This is a full-time position that aims to provide quality education and support to students seeking opportunities abroad.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 to 4 years of experience in the Study Abroad industry.
• Strong customer-service skills and willingness to assist students.
• Self-motivated learner who researches and recommends best study options.

Responsibilities

• Counsel students on abroad education opportunities.
• Advise on visa applications and accommodation booking.
• Maintain a database of counselled students and applications.

Skills

Customer service skills

Excellent command of English

Communication skills

Negotiation techniques

Job description

About the Organization

B.S.B. INTERNATIONAL CAREER PVT. LTD is an ISO 9001:2015 certified immigration consultancy based in Kolkata. We provide expert services in abroad education, paid internships, temporary and permanent work visas, investor and business visas, and international business solutions.

Job Title and Location

Designation: Student Counsellor Executive
Domain: Abroad Education
Job Category: Full Time
Location: Kolkata

Responsibilities

• Counsel students on abroad education opportunities, including country, course, university, programme selection, and career planning.
• Advise on application procedures, visa applications, accommodation booking, and preparation for overseas studies.
• Ensure admission, visa, accommodation and travel processes are completed within deadlines.
• Provide accurate information about study abroad programmes, courses, colleges, universities and countries such as USA, Brazil, Canada, China, Denmark, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Singapore, Malta, Australia, New Zealand, UK, Malaysia, Japan, South Korea, Mauritius, and other destinations.
• Answer inquiries from parents and students, clarifying doubts about forms or other matters.
• Explain course details for Diploma, Bachelor’s and Master’s programmes across all streams.
• Create a positive experience for parents and students to generate referrals.
• Stay updated on study abroad programmes offered by colleges and universities and use this knowledge to aid students.
• Assist students with registration, travel arrangements and post‑arrival support in the host country.
• Maintain a database of counselled students and applications sent abroad.
• Assess client details and judge suitability of courses and universities for the candidate and give appropriate guidance.
• Support activities that promote the universities represented by the company.
• Analyze the mindset of interested students and motivate them to pursue suitable courses.
• Communicate confidently with students and parents, demonstrating excellent interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Prepare timely reports for the manager.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Minimum 2 to 4 years of experience in the Study Abroad industry.
• Excellent command of spoken and written English and the local language.
• Strong customer‑service skills and willingness to assist students and parents during phone conversations.
• Result‑oriented, able to work under pressure to achieve targets.
• Effective communicator with colleagues, students and people from diverse backgrounds.
• Self‑motivated learner who researches and recommends best study options.
• Understanding of the international business market.
• Knowledge of negotiation techniques.
• Fast learner with a passion for sales and a target‑oriented attitude.
• Dynamic, ambitious and honest.
• Sound judgement.