overseas education counseller

Company Description Hey Shishu is India's most trusted Parenting and Early Childhood Development platform, supporting parents of children aged 0–8 years. The organization provides science-backed parenting guidance, expert-led workshops, and early childhood development programs for families, schools, and communities. It collaborates with corporates through CSR initiatives to reach underserved families and promotes mental health and emotional well-being awareness for children. Founded by Ajay Singh, Hey Shishu aims to empower over 1 million Indian parents by 2027 and is trusted by a growing community of parents, educators, child psychologists, and child development professionals. The vision is to build a generation of children who feel heard, valued, and loved through informed and supported parenting.
Role Description This is a full-time, on-site Overseas Education Counsellor role based in Indore. The counsellor will guide students and families in exploring international education options, including universities, courses, and countries that align with their academic interests and long-term goals. Daily responsibilities include conducting counseling sessions, assessing student profiles, explaining admission processes, and assisting with application documentation and timelines. The role involves providing information on scholarships, financial planning, and visa requirements, while maintaining accurate records of student interactions and progress. The counsellor will collaborate with internal teams and external partners, represent Hey Shishu at events or workshops, and ensure that guidance is ethical, transparent, and student-focused.
Qualifications

• Strong foundation in Educational Consulting and understanding of global Education systems.
• Demonstrated experience in Student Counseling and Career Counseling, particularly for overseas study pathways.
• Excellent Communication skills, including the ability to explain complex information clearly to students and families.
• Knowledge of international admission processes, visas, and scholarship opportunities.
• Bachelor's degree in Education, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field; a postgraduate qualification is an advantage.
• Ability to work on-site in Indore, manage multiple student cases, and meet timelines with attention to detail.
• Comfort using digital tools, CRM systems, and online resources for student profiling and application management.
• Empathy, cultural sensitivity, and a genuine interest in supporting young learners and their families in long-term planning.