Admission Counsellor

Birla Institute Of Technology And Science; United States; Remote; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Birla Institute Of Technology And Science is seeking an Admissions Counselor to guide prospective students and parents through programs, eligibility, and careers. You will handle inquiries via multiple channels, shepherd applicants from enquiry to enrollment, and support outreach events across campus.

The role involves maintaining records, coordinating with academic and administrative teams, and aiming for enrollment targets while upholding data confidentiality and policy compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree; master's preferred.
• Experience in admissions, student counselling, education sales, or academic administration is advantageous.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to engage effectively with students and parents from diverse backgrounds.
• Good organizational and follow-up skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in MS Office and basic digital tools; experience with CRM systems is desirable.
• Willingness to work during peak admission periods, including weekends if required.

Responsibilities

• Counsel prospective students and parents on academic programs, admission procedures, eligibility criteria, and career pathways.
• Handle student enquiries through phone calls, emails, walk-ins, and digital platforms in a timely and professional manner.
• Guide applicants through the complete admission lifecycle, from enquiry to enrollment.
• Support outreach initiatives such as open houses, webinars, school visits, education fairs, and campus events.
• Maintain accurate records of enquiries, follow-ups, and admissions data in the designated systems.
• Coordinate with academic, marketing, and administrative teams to ensure smooth admissions operations.
• Assist in documentation, verification, and onboarding processes for admitted students.
• Meet assigned admission targets and contribute to institutional growth objectives.
• Ensure compliance with institutional policies, admission guidelines, and data confidentiality norms.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

MS Office

CRM systems

Job description

Role & responsibilities

Counsel prospective students and parents on academic programs, admission procedures, eligibility criteria, and career pathways.

• Handle student enquiries through phone calls, emails, walk-ins, and digital platforms in a timely and professional manner.
• Guide applicants through the complete admission lifecycle, from enquiry to enrollment.
• Support outreach initiatives such as open houses, webinars, school visits, education fairs, and campus events.
• Maintain accurate records of enquiries, follow-ups, and admissions data in the designated systems.
• Coordinate with academic, marketing, and administrative teams to ensure smooth admissions operations.
• Assist in documentation, verification, and onboarding processes for admitted students.
• Meet assigned admission targets and contribute to institutional growth objectives.
• Ensure compliance with institutional policies, admission guidelines, and data confidentiality norms.

Preferred candidate profile

• Bachelors degree in any discipline (Masters degree preferred).
• Prior experience in admissions, student counselling, education sales, or academic administration will be an advantage.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to engage effectively with students and parents from diverse backgrounds.
• Good organizational and follow-up skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in MS Office and basic digital tools; experience with CRM systems is desirable.
• Willingness to work during peak admission periods, including weekends if required.

Contract & Performance Review

• The appointment will be on a contractual basis for one year from the date of joining.
• Renewal of the contract will be subject to satisfactory performance and mutual consent of the employee and the employer.