Academic Counselor

About The Opportunity

We operate in the Education & Career Guidance sector, delivering student counselling, admissions support, and career-planning services across India. Our team helps learners identify academic pathways, navigate college/university admissions, and prepare for career transitions with data-driven guidance and personalised plans.

This is an on-site Academic Counselor role based in India, ideal for candidate-facing professionals who combine counselling skills with strong knowledge of higher-education pathways and admissions processes.

Role & Responsibilities

Deliver one-on-one academic and career counselling sessions to students and guardians—assess goals, recommend programs, and co-create actionable study/admission plans.
Administer and interpret psychometric and aptitude assessments to inform personalised academic pathways and course selections.
Guide candidates through domestic and international admissions processes: application strategy, documentation checklist, timelines, and interview prep.
Run group workshops and classroom sessions on career options, entrance exam strategies, and study-abroad planning; create related learning materials.
Maintain accurate student records in the CRM, track outcomes, and follow up on application progress and enrolment conversions.
Collaborate with internal teams (admissions, marketing, operations) to refine counselling playbooks and contribute to quality-improvement initiatives.

Skills & Qualifications

Must-Have (skills & tools)

Student counseling
Psychometric assessment administration
Career pathway planning
Academic admissions counselling
Salesforce
Google Workspace

Preferred (skills & Tools)

Experience with LMS platforms (Moodle/Canvas)
Familiarity with Indian university & board admission systems
Multilingual proficiency (Hindi plus regional language)

Qualifications & Experience (role Expectations)

Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Education, Social Work or a related field (preferred).
Proven experience in student-facing roles such as counselling, admissions support, or academic advising—demonstrable counselling outcomes are a plus.
Strong interpersonal presence with the ability to engage students, parents, and academic partners in an on-site environment.

Benefits & Culture Highlights

Structured onboarding and regular professional development focused on counselling methodologies and admissions updates.
Performance-linked incentives and clear career progression into senior counselling or admissions strategy roles.
Collaborative, mission-driven team culture with hands-on impact on student outcomes.

How To Apply

If you are passionate about guiding students through critical academic decisions and enjoy working in a fast-paced, student-focused environment, apply to join Career Bloc's on-site counselling team in India. Include a brief cover note highlighting your counselling approach and most impactful student outcomes.

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Academic counselor