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Admission Counselor- WFH

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Any UG / PG degree in Education, Psychology, or a related field with 2-5yrs experience.
  • Must have 2-4 years of relevant experience in academic counseling, career guidance or admissions.
  • Proficiency in MS Office and any CRM tools (preferred).
  • Fluency in English and Hindi is mandatory.

Responsibilities

  • Provide personalized academic and career counseling, addressing inquiries on courses, eligibility, admissions, fees, and scholarships.
  • Educate prospective students on program features, pedagogy, and career prospects.
  • Generate and manage a strong sales pipeline through cold calling and inbound inquiries.
  • Convert leads into enrollments while consistently meeting monthly targets.

Key facts

Other skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • Persuasive Communication
  • Communication
  • Social Skills
  • Physical Flexibility

About the company

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apna

Job Boards & Talent Marketplaces

Founded in 2019, apna.co is India's Largest Early Talent Hiring platform connecting over 5 Cr+ job seekers, 7 Lakh+ employers across 825+ cities pan India Trusted by India's leading enterprises such as Teleperformance, Zomato, HDB Financial Services, Bluestar, TVS, Fusion, Alorica, Teamlease, Lifestyle, ShopperStop, CIELHR, Kotak, Paytm, Quess, Chola, Bajaj, TMI, Adecco, Axis Bank, Flipkart, Medplus, Zebronics, Lenskart, Apollo and more. We specialise in enterprise hiring solutions for sectors Retail, BFSI, BPO, Staffing, Hospitality, Healthcare, Education, Manufacturing, Energy, IT & more Backed by the best - Tiger Global, Sequoia Capital, Lightspeed, GSV Ventures, Rocketship, Insight Partners, Owl Ventures, Maverick Ventures & Greenoaks In addition, apna has also partnered with India's leading public & government organisations such as NSDC, Ministry of Defence, UNICEF Yuwaah, Ministry of Minority Affairs of India, to provide better skilling and job opportunities to candidates across the country. apna powers AICTE's career portal enabling over 3 Million students across 22,000 colleges in 2,500+ cities to find opportunities. Looking to explore hiring solutions for your enterprise, write to enterprise@apna.co

Company details

Company typeScaleup
IndustryJob Boards & Talent Marketplaces
Company size501 - 1000

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Job description

About the Role:

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven experienced Admission Counsellor who excels in a

fast-paced sales environment. You will play a crucial role in guiding prospective students toward

informed academic decisions by understanding their aspirations, recommending suitable

programs, and supporting them throughout the admissions process.

Key Responsibilities:

● Provide personalized academic and career counseling, addressing inquiries on courses,

eligibility, admissions, fees, and scholarships.

● Educate prospective students on program features, pedagogy, and career prospects.

● Generate and manage a strong sales pipeline through cold calling and inbound inquiries.

● Convert leads into enrollments while consistently meeting monthly targets.

● Systematically handle applications and maintain clear communication with parents.

● Follow up on enrollment confirmations and collaborate with the admissions team to

achieve targets.

● Stay informed about industry trends, competitive programs, and emerging career

opportunities.

● Maintain accurate records of counseling interactions in the CRM. Expand and manage a

database of prospective students.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

● Any UG / PG degree Education, Psychology, or a related field with 2-5yrs experience.

● Must have 2-4 years of relevant experience in academic counseling, career guidance or

admissions.

● Proficiency in MS Office and any CRM tools (preferred).

● Understanding of education systems, programs, and career pathways (training provided).

● Fluency in English and Hindi is mandatory.

● Strong interpersonal, communication, persuasion skills to drive enrollments.

● Flexible for 6days working from the office with rotational weekly off.

● Best in industry compensation, benefits, incentives & work environment provided.

Apna - Transforming Careers Through Technology

Since 2019, apna has connected over 60 million jobseekers with more than 250,000 enterprises

and small businesses across India. Founded by Nirmit Parikh, a Stanford graduate and serial

entrepreneur who recognized the challenges in entry-level hiring, apna has rapidly grown to

become India's fastest unicorn in 2021—achieving this milestone in just 21 months.

Backed by marquee global investors - Insight Partners, Tiger Global, Lightspeed India, Sequoia

Capital, and GSV, we're revolutionizing livelihood creation across India.

Apna advantage - Education with Guaranteed Outcomes

We're expanding beyond job matching with our new EdTech vertical that delivers:

1. Premium Online Education: Partnerships with top-tier universities offering

UGC-accredited undergraduate and postgraduate programs

2. Career Success Ecosystem: Leveraging our network of 700,000+ recruiters to provide

real job interviews

3. Personalized Career Journeys: Dedicated career facilitators, AI-powered job

preparation tools, and guaranteed interviews

Why Join Our Mission

● Massive Market Potential: Over 3-4L students pursue online degrees annually in India

and this is growing 50% every year

● Consumer Impact Legacy: Build a consumer-facing business that transforms lives

● Exponential Growth Trajectory: Early-stage opportunity in a rapidly expanding market

● Competitive Advantage: Our platform makes degree programs with job guarantees

uniquely sellable

● Elite Team Environment: Collaborate with experts across product, operations, and

engineering

● Wealth Creation Potential: Join during our early high-growth phase

● Meaningful Impact of work: Deliver genuine value by connecting education directly to

career outcomes.

Join us in creating the future of career advancement in India’s talent workforce !!

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