Admission Counsellor - Apna Advantage

About ApnaApna.co stands as India’s premier job opportunity platform, connecting over 50 million users with more than 700,000 employers. Our mission is to empower job seekers across diverse sectors such as delivery, retail, customer support, and healthcare. We provide an effortless job search experience, accommodating multiple regional languages to meet the needs of India’s varied workforce.Apna AdvantageRecently, Apna.co has introduced a new Ed-Tech vertical aimed at enhancing educational access and ensuring favorable career outcomes for our users. By partnering with prestigious universities, we facilitate the pursuit of undergraduate and postgraduate courses online, backed by experienced career counselors. Beyond merely reselling degrees, we utilize our extensive network of 700,000 recruiters to create job opportunities, upskilling avenues, and networking prospects, thereby establishing an education-first brand that produces high-quality outcomes for students. This is what we proudly refer to as the Apna Advantage!About the RoleWe are on the lookout for a skilled and driven Admission Counsellor to excel in a fast-paced sales environment. In this role, you will guide candidates to make informed academic choices. Your responsibilities will encompass counseling prospective students, understanding their needs and aspirations, and providing support throughout the admissions process.Key ResponsibilitiesDeliver personalized academic and career guidance to prospective candidates, helping them understand their interests, strengths, and goals to suggest appropriate courses and programs. Address queries regarding course details, eligibility, admissions, fees, and scholarships.Engage with customers to inform them about program features, teaching methodology, and curriculum. Address questions related to course selection and career planning.Connect and counsel working professionals regarding their program choices.Develop a sales pipeline through cold calling and inbound inquiries, converting student inquiries into admissions.Close sales opportunities and consistently achieve monthly sales targets while maintaining detailed records of all counseling interactions in the CRM.Systematically coordinate for efficient application handling and communicate with the parents of student applicants.Follow up for enrollment confirmations and collaborate with the admissions team to meet enrollment goals.Stay informed about industry trends, competitive courses, and emerging career opportunities, providing feedback to the marketing and academic teams based on student interactions.

Role overview Apna is seeking an Admission Counselor to join the team in Bengaluru, Karnataka. This position centers on supporting prospective students as they explore educational opportunities and navigate the admissions process. Admission Counselors help clarify academic goals and guide students in selecting programs that match their ambitions. What you will do Offer individualized academic and career counseling, addressing questions about courses, eligibility, admissions procedures, fees, and scholarships. Share detailed information about available programs, teaching methods, and potential career outcomes. Build and manage a sales pipeline by reaching out to new leads and responding to student inquiries. Convert leads into enrollments and work to consistently achieve monthly targets. Oversee application processes and maintain regular communication with students and their families. Follow up on enrollment confirmations and collaborate with the admissions team to achieve shared objectives. Stay current with trends in education, competitor offerings, and new career paths. Keep accurate records of counseling sessions in the CRM and maintain a database of prospective candidates.