Student Counselor - Study Abroad

Guidance Plus Private Limited; Ernakulam; On-site; INR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Guidance Plus Private Limited in Kochi, Kerala, seeks a dedicated Student Counselor - Study Abroad to guide students through choosing courses, institutions, and destinations based on academic background and career goals. This is a full-time, on-site role.

You will conduct information sessions, maintain student records, liaise with universities and partners, and explain application timelines, financial aspects, and visa procedures, while delivering high-quality support to students and families.

Qualifications

• Strong student counseling skills to guide learners on options.
• Solid customer service skills to support families professionally.
• Good understanding of education systems and admission procedures.
• Experience in overseas education consulting or advising preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one counseling to students to identify suitable courses, institutions and study destinations.
• Conduct information sessions for prospective students and families.
• Maintain accurate student records and follow up with prospects to ensure ongoing support.
• Liaise with universities and partners to clarify requirements, timelines, and processes.
• Explain financial and visa procedures and deliver high-quality customer service.

Skills

Student counseling

Customer service

Organizational skills

Education

Experience in overseas education consulting

Job description

Company Description

Guidance Plus Private Limited is a leading study abroad consulting firm based in Kochi, Kerala, with more than a decade of experience supporting students in their international education journeys. The organization offers end-to-end guidance for individuals aspiring to study in countries such as the United States, the UK, France, Germany, Ireland, New Zealand, Canada, and Australia.

Role Description

The Student Counselor - Study Abroad will provide one-on-one counseling to students, helping them identify suitable courses, institutions, and countries based on their academic background, interests, and career plans. This full-time, on-site role in Kochi involves guiding students through the entire application process, including documentation, timelines, and requirements for various international universities. The counselor will conduct information sessions, respond to inquiries, maintain accurate student records, and follow up with prospective students to ensure consistent support. Daily responsibilities also include liaising with universities and partners, explaining financial and visa procedures, and delivering high-quality customer service to students and families.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong Student Counseling skills, with the ability to guide learners on academic options and study abroad pathways.
• Candidates should possess solid Customer Service skills to support students and families professionally and empathetically throughout the process.
• Candidates should possess a good understanding of Education systems and admission procedures in major study destinations.
• Additional beneficial qualifications include prior experience in overseas education consulting or academic advising, familiarity with visa and admission processes, strong organizational and time-management skills.