Senior Academic Advisor

About the Role

We're hiring sharp, target-driven Face-to-Face Admission Counsellors to be deployed at partner universities/colleges. You will meet students in person, assess their profile and career goals, run admissions end-to-end (counselling → enrollment → payment collection → documentation), and consistently convert walk-ins into confirmed enrollments. This is a field role that requires professionalism, sales grit, and excellent people skills.

Responsibilities

Conduct face-to-face counselling for walk-ins and scheduled appointments at partner colleges/universities.

Explain program options (online/on-campus), eligibility, fee structures and admission timelines clearly and honestly.

Drive end-to-end admissions: application support, document collection, fee/payment collection and enrollment closure.

Maintain accurate student records, counselling notes and follow-ups in CRM.

Achieve monthly admission and revenue targets; report daily/weekly progress to the reporting manager.

Coordinate with internal teams and university partners to ensure smooth admissions and payment processes.

Represent Intellipaat at on-campus events, education fairs and outreach activities.

Participate in campus visits and coordinate with alumni and placement when required.

Ensure compliance with university policies and payment/receipt processes.

Qualifications

Graduate/Postgraduate in any discipline.

1–5 years proven experience in face-to-face admission counselling in EdTech.

Hands-on experience handling university admissions, application documentation and payment collection.

Strong interpersonal, negotiation and closing skills — comfortable converting B2C walk-ins.

Student-centric approach and ability to build trust quickly in person.

Target-driven, proactive, professional and comfortable with field travel and campus postings.

Good communication skills (spoken & written).

Ability to work in a fast-paced, sales-oriented environment.

Required Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Negotiation and closing skills

Student-centric approach

Proactive and target-driven

Good communication skills in English & Telugu

Preferred Skills

Experience in student counseling/admission counseling

Familiarity with CRM systems

Pay range and compensation package

Performance-based rewards and a professional work environment.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to diversity and inclusivity.