Walk-in | Senior Academic Counsellor - Study Abroad

upGrad; Pune District; Presencial; INR 279.000 - 446.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Performance incentives

Career growth and promotions

Upgrad employee programs (100% free)

Medical insurance

Descripción de la vacante

upGrad is seeking a Senior Admission Counsellor - Study Abroad in Pune. You will conduct in-person counselling, guiding students and parents through country options, universities, and eligibility, while supporting applications and visa processes.

Improve conversion of enquiries to admissions and achieve monthly targets. Role includes working six days a week with early evenings, offering incentives and career growth opportunities within upGrad.

Formación

• Experience in admissions counselling or education sales.
• Proven ability to meet counselling/enrollment targets.
• Structured training will be provided for Study Abroad knowledge.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct in-person counselling sessions with students and parents.
• Guide on country options, universities, courses, and eligibility requirements.
• Assist with applications, documentation, interview and visa processes.
• Build relationships to drive enquiry-to-admission conversions.
• Achieve monthly counselling and enrollment targets.

Conocimientos

Counselling experience

Communication skills

Targets achieved

Study Abroad knowledge

Influencing skills

Educación

Graduation in any stream

Postgraduate preferred

Descripción del empleo

Job description

Job Title: Senior Admission Counsellor - Study Abroad

Working Days: 6 (Monday Saturday)

Timings: 10:30 AM 7:30 PM

About the role

As a Senior Admission Counsellor - Study Abroad, you will play a key role in guiding students and parents through their overseas education journey via face-to-face counselling sessions. Your focus will be to understand student aspirations, recommend the right universities and courses across destinations (USA, UK, Germany, Canada, Australia and more) and provide end-to‑end support from enquiry to admission.

5 Reasons to join upGrad Study Abroad

1. Performance Incentives: Target monthly incentive of INR 25000 40000 with potential to earn 1.5X/2X of that based on performance. Apart from this, there are additional payouts for special schemes on referrals.
2. Career Growth: Eligible for promotion in 1 year or lateral move to other Business Units in India and abroad.
3. Upskilling for Self & Family: 100% free upGrad programs for employees, 50% discount for family members.
4. Health & Wellbeing: INR 5L medical insurance for self + family and 24x7 mental health helpline.
5. Referral Bonus: INR 15,000 for successful referrals, get more colleagues to join upGrad

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct in-person counselling sessions with students and parents.
• Guide them on country options, universities, courses, and eligibility requirements.
• Support students with applications, documentation, interview, and visa processes.
• Build strong relationships and trust to drive conversion of enquiries to admissions.
• Achieve monthly counselling and enrollment targets.

Skills & Experience

• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in admissions/counselling or education sales (with at least 1 year in the same company).
• Study Abroad knowledge is preferred, but not mandatory - structured training will be provided.
• Strong communication and influencing skills to engage effectively with students and parents.
• Demonstrated track record of achieving counselling/enrollment targets.
• Minimum education qualification: Graduation in any stream; Postgraduate preferred.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.