Academic Counselor ( US )
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Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About the Opportunity
We operate in the international education and student mobility sector specialising in US higher-education admissions counseling for Indian applicants. This is an on-site role based in India focused on delivering end-to-end guidancefrom profile assessment and application strategy through to interview and pre-departure readinessfor students targeting US undergraduate and graduate programmes.
Role & Responsibilities
- Conduct one-on-one academic counselling sessions to evaluate student profiles objectives and target program fit; create personalised admissions roadmaps and timelines.
- Develop and execute application strategies including university shortlisting program-fit analysis and timeline management for multiple admission cycles.
- Provide detailed coaching and iterative feedback on personal statements SOPs resumes/CVs and supplemental essays to maximise acceptance chances.
- Advise students on standardized tests (SAT/ACT/TOEFL/IELTS) craft test-prep plans and coordinate with test-prep partners as needed.
- Manage application submissions across Common App Coalition and university portals; maintain accurate status tracking and reporting in the CRM.
- Prepare students for admissions interviews and conduct pre-departure briefings; liaise with partner institutions and internal teams for smooth handoffs.
Skills & Qualifications
Must-Have
- College Admissions Counseling
- US Higher Education System
- Application Strategy Development
- Personal Statement and Essay Coaching
- Standardized Test Advising
- CRM Platforms (Salesforce/HubSpot/Zoho)
Preferred
- Common App and Coalition App familiarity
- US Student Visa Processes (F-1) knowledge
- Scholarship and Financial Aid Counseling experience
Additional Qualifications (ideal): 24 years of experience in international student counselling or university admissions advisory; strong written English for essay editing; comfort working on-site and coordinating student meetings in person. (Specific degree/experience details will be assessed during screening.)
Benefits & Culture Highlights
- Hands-on growth-oriented environment with clear career progression in international admissions and student success roles.
- Regular training on US admissions trends essay workshops and opportunity to mentor junior counsellors.
- Performance incentives collaborative on-site team culture and direct exposure to partner universities.
This role is keyword-optimised for candidates searching for US Admissions Counselor Academic Counselor (US) Common App specialist SOP/essay coach and international student counselling opportunities. Apply if you deliver measurable admit outcomes enjoy one-on-one mentorship and thrive in an on-site student-focused consultancy.
Required Skills:
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Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Presentation Skills
- Project / Program Management
- Organizational skills
- Ellucian
- Records Management
- Academic Advising
- LMS
- Teaching
- Program Development
- Public Speaking
- Writing Skills
