Department – Sales and Marketing

Designation – Academic Counsellor

Reporting – Team leader

Company Brief:

Afstand Education is an organic Start-up career consulting company. Afstand Educational offers varied choices of Management programs for working as well as for non-working professionals.

Our education provides promising ‘career assistance’ and thus makes sure the students, who can be working professionals, entrepreneurs, or graduates; are blending into the sector.

We provide access to quality affordable online/Distance education and we help you achieve your full potential dream whether you’re working or not we are here to help you find the right program and support along the way.

Role & responsibilities

• Provide academic guidance and support to students in course selection, educational planning, and career goals.
• Generate a pool of prospects by identifying the need for upskilling based on the student's areas of interest.
• Assist working professionals and non-working students/candidates with detailed information about the programs offered through phone or video consulting to create a strong pipeline.
• Call leads provided by the company.
• Conduct one-on-one counseling sessions to tackle academic challenges and develop personalized strategies for success.
• Monitor students' academic progress and intervene when necessary to ensure the timely completion of requirements.
• Meet monthly enrolment targets by registering students at the required university.
• Connect with a minimum of 100-150 working and non-working professionals daily from the database.

Preferred candidate profile

• Any graduation and post-graduation preferred.
• 0-2 years of Proven experience in academic advising or counselling.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Robust organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to listen attentively.
• Language preferred - English and Hindi.

Key skills

• Excellent written and verbal skill.
• Good with an office suit.
• Persuasive goal-oriented.
• Energetic and quick learner.
• Growth mindset-oriented.

Perks and benefits

• Competitive salary and attractive benefits, including incentives and additional perks.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• A collaborative and supportive work environment.