Here is a comprehensive job description for an Academic Counsellor at DreamZone School of Creative Studies (a prominent creative wing of CADD Centre specializing in Fashion Design, Interior Design, and Graphic & Animation programs).
Job Title: Academic Counsellor / Admissions Counselor
Company: DreamZone School of Creative Studies
Industry: Creative Education & Vocational Training (Fashion, Interior Design, Graphic Design, Animation)
Job Type: Full-time / Permanent
Location: Center-based (On-site / Work from Office)
Job Summary
The Academic Counsellor at DreamZone plays a vital role in bridging the gap between prospective creative minds and our specialized industry-driven programs. This role is highly consultative, requiring you to understand student interests, guide them toward appropriate career trajectories in the creative industries, and convert leads into active enrollments. You will be acting as both a career mentor and a key driving force for center admissions.
Key Responsibilities1. Student Counseling & Career Guidance
- Conduct informative, personalized one-on-one counseling sessions with prospective students and their parents (in-person, telephonic, and via video calls).
- Understand individual student interests, aptitudes, and career aspirations to recommend the best suited curriculum (e.g., Fashion Design, Interior Architecture, Animation).
- Explain course structures, certifications, career opportunities, and portfolio development benefits clearly.
2. Lead Management & Sales Conversion
- Actively manage and nurture inbound inquiries generated from walk-ins, digital marketing, website leads, and educational fairs.
- Own the complete sales closing life cycle: making follow-up calls, booking product/course demonstrations, and overcoming student objections.
- Consistently meet or exceed weekly and monthly admission, enrollment, and collection/revenue targets.
3. Onboarding & Administration
- Facilitate the entire documentation and admission process seamlessly, including application completion, document verification, and fee collection.
- Maintain meticulous records of all lead interactions, call metrics, and enrollment statuses within the company’s CRM software and MIS trackers.
- Coordinate with the faculty and center operations teams to ensure a smooth onboarding and welcoming experience for newly enrolled students.
4. Brand & Event Promotion
- Assist in organizing and executing student recruitment events, open houses, workshops, and seminars.
- Keep updated on current industry trends in design and creative fields to accurately represent the value of DreamZone's modern curriculum.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Education: Graduate / Bachelor's degree in any stream (a background or deep interest in Fashion, Interior Design, or Fine Arts is a significant bonus). 12th pass with excellent communication skills may be considered.
- Experience: Freshers are welcome, though 1–3 years of experience in educational counseling, ed-tech sales, customer service, or inside sales is highly preferred.
- Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills. Proficiency in English and the prevailing local/regional language is vital to connect with local parents and students.
- Tech Savviness: Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel) and familiarity with CRM systems.
- Personal Attributes: High empathy, active listening skills, target-driven mindset, and the patience needed to guide young creative students.
KPIs & Deliverables (Typical Metrics)
- Daily Activity: Meeting a baseline number of outbound dials/talk time to connect with leads.
- Conversion Rate: Percentage of walked-in or called inquiries successfully converted to admissions.
- Revenue Collection: Meeting weekly/monthly course fee collection targets consistently.
Pay: ₹15,000.00 - ₹20,000.00 per month
Work Location: In person
