STUDENT COUNSELLOR : Overseas Education

B.S.B International Career Pvt. Ltd; Kolkata; On-site; INR 279,000 - 446,400; Full time

Job summary

B.S.B International Career Pvt. Ltd in Kolkata is seeking a Student Counsellor to guide students in selecting international education opportunities. Responsibilities include advising on programs, visa applications, and accommodation processes, ensuring students receive accurate information and timely updates. Candidates should have a minimum of 2 years of experience in the study abroad industry, excellent English communication skills, and customer service abilities. The role involves maintaining student databases and promoting abroad education programs professionally.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of relevant study abroad industry experience required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and colleagues.
• Dynamic, ambitious, and honest with a self-motivated approach.

Responsibilities

• Counsel students on abroad education opportunities.
• Advise on application procedures and visa applications.
• Maintain a proper database of students counseled.

Skills

Excellent command of spoken and written English

Good customer service skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to learn independently

Negotiating techniques

Passion for sales

Education

Academic graduate / Master degree holders

Job description

About the Organization

Company Name: B.S.B. INTERNATIONAL CAREER PVT. LTD

We are one of the leading ISO 9001:2015 certified immigration consultancies for the past 14 years in India. We provide expert and customised services to our clients regarding abroad education, paid internships, temporary work, permanent residency, business and investors visas, foreign direct investment, and business investment solutions for both Indian and foreign businesses.

We have an active and strong network of business associates across the globe helping our clients in numerous manners. Our corporate office is situated in Kolkata.

Domain

Abroad Education

Job Category

Full time

Designation

Student Counsellor

Education

Academic graduate / Master degree holders

Place

Kolkata

Profile Responsibilities

• Counsel students regarding abroad education opportunities such as country, course, universities, and programme selection, and career planning.
• Advise students on application procedures, visa applications, applying for accommodation and preparing students for their studies overseas.
• Ensure admission and visa procedures along with accommodation and travelling are done within deadlines.
• Provide accurate information regarding the study abroad programmes, courses, colleges and universities and countries like USA, Brazil, Canada, China, Denmark, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Singapore, Malta, Australia, New Zealand, UK, and the rest of Europe, Malaysia, Japan, South Korea, Mauritius.
• Provide all the information sought precisely by the parent and/or student. Clarify doubts in filling up of forms and any other nature.
• Share in detail about the course for abroad education i.e. for Diploma, Bachelor’s, and Masters (all streams).
• Ensure parent/student leaves with a positive word of mouth that can bring more clients and increase referrals.
• Stay updated about the various study abroad programs offered by colleges/universities and use the knowledge in helping students.
• Help students with every detail from registration to flying to the host country.
• Maintain a proper database of students counselled, and applications sent abroad.
• Receive client details and judge the suitability of the candidate for the course and university of his/her choice and accordingly give guidance.
• Assist with activities to promote universities represented by the Company.
• Analyse the mind‑set of the students who are interested in abroad education and motivate and encourage clients to take up the course.
• Should have excellent interpersonal skills, presentation skills and should be confident enough in speaking with students and parents.
• Should be comfortable in promoting BSB International study abroad programmes to students/parents in a professional manner.
• Responsible for timely reporting to the Manager.

Desired Candidates

• Minimum 2 years of relevant study abroad industry experience is required.
• Excellent command of spoken and written English as well as the local language.
• Should possess good customer service skills and willingness to assist students and parents with any queries they might have during phone conversations.
• Should be result‑oriented and able to work under pressure to achieve targets.
• Should have the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, students and others from diverse social backgrounds.
• Ability to learn on own initiative and research the best study options for students.
• Should have the ability to understand the international business market.
• Thorough understanding of negotiating techniques.
• Fast learner and passion for sales and target‑oriented.
• Must be dynamic, ambitious and honest.
• Self‑motivated with a results‑driven approach.
• Must have sound judgement.