Job Title: Academic Counsellor – EdTech Sales | Student Counselling & Admissions
Location: Andheri E, MIDC
Company: Boston Institute of Analytics
Working Days: Monday to Saturday (10:30 am to 7:30 pm)
Experience: Minimum 1 year in EdTech sales, academic counselling, or a related field
Job Description:
As an Academic Counsellor, you will provide essential academic counselling and career guidance to prospective students, helping them navigate course offerings, admissions requirements, and career opportunities in the analytics industry. You will be a key part of our admissions team, working closely with students and their families to drive student enrolments and support student retention.
Key Responsibilities:
• Student Counselling: Provide personalized guidance to prospective students on BIA’s academic programs, course offerings, fees, curriculum, and prerequisites.
• Admissions Assistance: Guide students through the admission process, including application submissions, interviews, and document verification to ensure a seamless experience.
• Lead Follow-Up and Conversion: Follow up with potential leads and inquiries, using lead conversion techniques to drive student enrolments.
• Presentations & Online Counselling: Conduct engaging presentations, online counselling, and face-to-face meetings to explain the features, benefits, and career opportunities associated with BIA’s courses.
• Record Maintenance: Maintain accurate records of student counselling sessions, follow-up actions, and feedback in alignment with data management best practices.
• Career Counselling: Provide career advice on job opportunities, certifications,
and upskilling relevant to the analytics industry to help students achieve their professional goals.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the marketing and admissions teams to drive enrolments, meet student intake targets, and achieve organizational goals.
• Industry Awareness: Stay updated on the latest trends in education and analytics to provide informed, insightful guidance.
• Relationship Building: Build positive relationships with students, parents, and educational partners to foster student engagement and retention.
Preferred Candidate Profile:
• Experience: Minimum of 1 year in EdTech sales, academic counselling, or a related field.
• Communication Skills: Excellent English communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written.
• Interpersonal Skills: Strong customer-facing and interpersonal skills with a charismatic, competitive, and enthusiastic personality.
• Negotiation Skills: Ability to engage prospective students and their families effectively, with strong negotiation skills to support lead conversion.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with CRM tools or other record-keeping systems for effective data management.