- Posted 14 days ago
- Over 50 applicants have applied
Job Description
The Admission Counsellor will be responsible for guiding prospective students through the admission process, providing information about academic programs, and assisting with application submissions. This role requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with students and their families.
Responsibilities
- Provide guidance to prospective students regarding admission processes and requirements.
- Evaluate student applications and academic records to assess eligibility.
- Conduct informational sessions and webinars to promote the institution and its programs.
- Respond to queries from students and parents via phone, email, and in-person meetings.
- Collaborate with academic departments to stay updated on program offerings and admission criteria.
- Maintain accurate records of student interactions and application statuses in the CRM system.
- Assist in organizing and participating in admission events and campus tours.
Skills and Qualifications
- 1-4 years of experience in student counseling or admissions in an educational institution.
- Strong understanding of the admissions process for various educational programs.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with diverse audiences.
- Proficient in using CRM software and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong organizational and time management skills to handle multiple tasks and deadlines.
- A bachelor's degree in education, counseling, or a related field is preferred.
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About Company
Started in 2015, upGrad is one of Asia’s largest integrated Learning, Skilling, and Workforce Development Majors. It offers a range of online & hybrid skilling, pathway and study abroad courses, Certifications, and Bootcamps under its B2C portfolio. It also facilitates top Indian and global universities to offer their Diploma, Master’s and Executive Doctorates. Additionally, select programs are tailored for Enterprise clients under the corporate skilling division, along with other recruitment and staffing services.
Origin: Co-founded by Ronnie Screwvala, Mayank Kumar, and Phalgun Kompall, upGrad was born to bridge the gap between imparting skills and employability, and is committed to providing affordable, accessible and high-quality lifelong learning at scale to millions worldwide. It caters to the end-to-end learning requirements of freshers to seasoned professionals in the age group of 18-60+ years who would use constant learning to enhance their skill sets while also receiving career acceleration.
Impact: To bridge the gap between academia and the industry, upGrad has built an immersive and 360-degree integrated learning solution that rests upon strong pillars like Content, Technology and Deep Personalisation, further accelerating stronger career outcomes for learners. It enjoys a wide brand’s credibility and recall within India Inc. and globally, and continues to command strong course completion rates as high as 80%+ and higher Repeat and Referral rates annually. The skilling major has achieved two consecutive years of remarkable growth, closing FY23 and FY24 with over 55,000 successful career transitions, further establishing the credibility and mettle of the online higher education segment in India and globally.