UG Counselling

Kraftshala; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Kraftshala is seeking an Associate – UG Premium Counseling in Bengaluru to deliver high-quality, personalized counselling to undergraduate aspirants aiming for top global universities. The role is client-facing and outcome-driven, requiring deep expertise in undergraduate admissions and strong stakeholder management.

You will own end-to-end premium counselling, guide students on profile building, college shortlisting, and application narratives, and collaborate with internal teams to ensure

Qualifications

• 2–5+ years of experience in undergraduate admissions counselling, preferably in premium/Ivy League-focused markets.
• Strong understanding of global UG admissions ecosystems.
• Proven ability to manage high-value students and complex profiles.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end premium counselling for undergraduate students aiming to study abroad (US/UK/Canada/Europe).
• Conduct in-depth profile evaluations and craft personalized admissions strategies.
• Guide students on academics, extracurriculars, college shortlisting, and application narratives (essays, SOPs, LORs).
• Drive admissions outcomes by ensuring quality, timeliness, and strategic rigor.
• Manage a portfolio of high-intent clients with strong ownership of outcomes.
• Coordinate with platforms (Common App, UCAS, Universal) and mentors to align projects.

Skills

Student counselling

Global UG admissions

Portfolio management

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Job description

#### UG Counselling###### Job Code: L-8644Bengaluru, Karnataka, India1 positionExpires on 16/08/2026Required Experience2 - 4 YearsSkillsProfile Building,Higher Education,International Admiss...+ 2 moreJob Description**About the Role**We are looking for an Associate – UG Premium Counseling who will play a critical role in delivering high-quality, personalized counselling services to undergraduate aspirants targeting top global universities. This is a client-facing, outcome-driven role requiring deep expertise in undergraduate admissions, strong stakeholder management skills, and the ability to independently handle high-value student portfolios**The charter for this role will include**:* Own end-to-end premium counselling for undergraduate students aspiring to study abroad (US, UK, Canada, Europe, etc.)* Conduct in-depth profile evaluations and craft personalized admissions strategies* Guide students on:Academic and extracurricular profile buildingCollege shortlisting and application strategyEssays, SOPs, LORs, and application narratives* Drive admissions outcomes by ensuring quality, timeliness, and strategic rigor* Manage a portfolio of high-intent, premium clients with strong service ownership* Manage submissions across application platforms like Common APP, UCAS, UC and Others* Maintain high standards of client satisfaction and conversion* Collaborate with internal teams (sales, ops, content, product) to improve counselling experience* Coordinate with Expert mentors to align mentored-student projects like research or capstone* Stay updated on global admissions trends, policies, and university requirements**Ideal Persona**:* 2–5+ years of experience in undergraduate admissions counselling, preferably in premium/Ivy League-focused markets* Strong understanding of global UG admissions ecosystems* Proven success in handling high-value students and complex profiles* Excellent written and verbal communication skills* Familiarity with application portals across countries* Ability to operate independently with high ownership and accountability* Project management skills to guide and track students on various high school projects* Exposure to process design, tools, or tech-enabled counselling platforms is a plus* Background in premium education consulting firms or international education startupsEveryone at Leap is entrepreneurial, moves fast and operates with extreme ownership. There is minimal management and extreme autonomy. If the above defines you, you will fit in snugly.What is Leap?Leap is a global student mobility platform that empowers students’ aspirations for a global career and educationWe have built Leap Finance and Leap Scholar and YocketWe work at the exciting intersection of fintech & edtech And we love that we succeed as a business while powering the dreams of talented students! **Who are we as people?**We have a lean, rockstar team. We have come this far with a lean team because we love to increase the talent density with every new member we add. Yes, we are more picky than the usual company. We hire slowly and deliberately You can meet our founders here -> Arnav Kumar and Vaibhav Singh**What will you be doing?** Broadly,* You will have tearing-your-hair level complex & challenging problems to solve* With massive upside if you solve them* In a super fast paced environment that will challenge you* With enough resources to be audacious* And mentorship from an experienced founding team