Admissions Counsellor/Consultant

About the Role

Consultifly is seeking an Admissions Counsellor/Consultant for a Full-time Remote Role. This position offers the opportunity to learn, take on responsibility, and grow into a well-rounded professional in admissions and counselling, working closely with the team and the Founder's Office.

Key Responsibilities

• University and Course Research:
• Research universities and programmes across India and international destinations (US, UK, Canada, Australia, Europe).
• Build detailed Excel and Google Sheets trackers for course options, eligibility, fees, scholarships, deadlines, and test requirements.
• Dig deeper, verify information from official sources, compare programmes, and identify key differences to inform recommendations.
• Assess options based on student's academic background, interests, budget, and goals.
• Student Applications and Admissions Support:
• Assist in managing the application process, maintaining student records, and organizing documents.
• Track application requirements and ensure deadlines are met.
• Support profile-building initiatives and pending requirements.
• Ensure student application journeys are organized and well-managed.
• Student and Academic Journey Support:
• Coordinate with existing students and parents.
• Track pending requirements and follow up on assignments.
• Organize learning resources and communicate next steps to students.
• For test preparation students, coordinate worksheets, assignments, schedules, and resources with tutors and the academic team.
• Communicate clearly and ensure progress without constant reminders.
• Founder's Office and Operational Responsibilities:
• Assist the Founder's Office with daily coordination.
• Manage calendars for team members, schedule meetings, and handle conflicts.
• Track follow-ups and organize information efficiently.
• Maintain internal trackers, organize documents, and coordinate schedules.
• Support other operational requirements as they arise.
• Initiative and Improvement:
• Identify gaps in trackers, discover useful resources, or suggest better ways to organize information.
• Propose improvements to processes and speak up about important application requirements.
• Ask thoughtful questions and think independently.
• Take responsibility and contribute beyond assigned tasks.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• English Fluency: Essential for spoken and written communication with students, parents, universities, and the team.
• Education System Understanding: Basic understanding of the Indian education system and a genuine interest in international education and university admissions.
• Research and Detail Orientation: Enjoy researching, comparing information, and working with details.
• Digital Tool Proficiency: Comfortable with Excel or Google Sheets, Google Docs, calendars, and other digital tools.
• Organizational Skills: Organized, dependable, punctual, and capable of managing multiple deadlines.
• Coordination Skills: Comfortable coordinating with students, parents, tutors, and team members.
• Proactive Approach: Willing to figure things out rather than waiting for step-by-step instructions.
• Learning Agility: Open to feedback and committed to continuous improvement.
• Ownership: Take ownership of responsibilities and follow through on commitments.

Qualifications

• Freshers are welcome to apply.
• Prior experience in education consulting, university admissions, counselling, student support, or operations is an advantage, but not mandatory.
• A bachelor's degree in any discipline is preferred.
• Emphasis on attitude, communication skills, work ethic, and willingness to learn.

Compensation Structure

• Probation Period (3 Months): ₹2.67 LPA gross (approx. ₹2.4 LPA post-TDS). Monthly: ₹22,222 gross (approx. ₹20,000 payable after 10% TDS).
• Post Probation: ₹4 LPA gross (approx. ₹3.6 LPA post-TDS). Monthly: ₹33,333 gross (approx. ₹30,000 payable after 10% TDS).
• Performance-Based Incentives: Additional incentives reviewed and awarded quarterly.