Academic Counsellor
Company: Balaji Educational Services (BES)
Location: Barton Centre, MG Road, Bengaluru
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience: Freshers & Experienced (1+ Years Preferred)
About Balaji Educational Services (BES)
Balaji Educational Services (BES) is a fast-growing education consultancy dedicated to helping students make informed career decisions and secure admissions into professional courses across India. We provide expert guidance for Medical, Engineering, Management, Allied Health Sciences, and other higher education programs through ethical, transparent, and student-focused counselling.
Our mission is to simplify the admission journey and help every student choose the right course, college, and career path.
Job Summary
We are looking for enthusiastic and student-focused Academic Counsellors who are passionate about education and career guidance. As an Academic Counsellor, you will interact with students and parents, understand their academic goals, explain admission processes, recommend suitable colleges and courses, and guide them throughout the counselling and admission journey.
Whether you're an experienced counsellor or a motivated fresher with firsthand experience of India's entrance examination system, we'd love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
- Counsel students and parents regarding higher education opportunities across India.
- Understand students' academic background, entrance exam scores, career aspirations, and budget to recommend suitable colleges and courses.
- Explain admission procedures, counselling rounds, eligibility criteria, fee structures, scholarships, and documentation requirements.
- Handle enquiries generated through phone calls, WhatsApp, website, social media, walk-ins, and referrals.
- Conduct counselling through phone, video calls, and in-person meetings.
- Build trust with students and parents by providing honest and accurate guidance.
- Maintain lead records and follow-up schedules in the CRM.
- Follow up consistently with prospective students until admission completion.
- Coordinate with internal teams to ensure a smooth admission process.
- Achieve monthly counselling, admission, and revenue targets.
- Stay updated on entrance exams, counselling processes, admission notifications, and higher education trends.
Eligibility Freshers
Freshers are welcome to apply provided they have a good understanding of India's entrance examination and admission ecosystem.
Preference will be given to candidates who:
- Have appeared for competitive entrance examinations such as NEET, JEE Main, JEE Advanced, KCET, COMEDK, CAT, MAT or similar exams.
- Have personally participated in the counselling and admission process after these examinations.
- Can relate to students through their own admission journey and confidently explain the process.
Experienced Candidates
- 1+ year of experience in Academic Counselling, Education Counselling, Admissions, Student Recruitment, EdTech, or Education Consultancy is preferred.
- Experience in counselling students for undergraduate or postgraduate admissions is an added advantage.
Required Skills
- Excellent communication skills in English (Hindi and Kannada are an advantage).
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
- Passion for helping students make career decisions.
- Good listening and problem-solving abilities.
- Professional phone etiquette and follow-up discipline.
- Ability to explain complex admission processes in a simple and confident manner.
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office and CRM software.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work towards monthly targets.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for individuals who:
- Are passionate about education and student success.
- Communicate with empathy, patience, and professionalism.
- Learn quickly and stay updated with admission regulations.
- Are proactive, organized, and target-driven.
- Believe in ethical counselling and long-term relationships rather than high-pressure sales.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive Fixed Salary
- Attractive Monthly Performance Incentives
- Career Growth Opportunities
- Structured Training & Mentorship
- Supportive and Collaborative Work Environment
Why Join BES?
At Balaji Educational Services, you'll help shape the futures of students across India while building a rewarding career in education consulting. We believe in integrity, continuous learning, teamwork, and rewarding high performance. If you're passionate about guiding students toward the right career path, we'd love to welcome you to our team.
Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹35,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid sick time
Work Location: In person
