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 guardiansassess 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 advisingdemonstrable 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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