Academic Counselor

AbroadAcademic CounselorAbout Maryland Study

Maryland Study Abroad Pvt. Ltd. is a trusted overseas education consultancy based in Kerala, India, helping students achieve their international education goals through expert guidance and end-to-end support.

We assist students with course and university selection, academic counselling, application processing, visa assistance, language training, education loan guidance, pre-departure support, and career planning across leading international destinations.

Position: Academic Counselor

Location: Kozhikode / Kochi, Kerala
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience: 1–2 years preferred; freshers with strong communication and counselling skills may also apply
Salary: ₹25,000 – ₹35,000 per month + performance-based incentives

Position Overview

We are looking for a dynamic, result-oriented, and student-focused Academic Counselor to join our growing team.

The Academic Counselor will be responsible for understanding students' academic backgrounds, career goals, financial considerations, and destination preferences, and guiding them toward suitable courses, universities, and study destinations.

The role involves managing students throughout the admission journey—from the initial enquiry and counselling stage through application, admission, fee payment, visa processing, and pre-departure support.

Key Responsibilities

• Counsel students and parents regarding international education opportunities, courses, universities, and career pathways.
• Understand and evaluate student profiles, including academic qualifications, English-language proficiency, work experience, financial background, and career objectives.
• Recommend suitable universities, courses, and destinations based on individual student profiles.
• Provide accurate and updated information regarding admission criteria, tuition fees, scholarships, intakes, deadlines, and university requirements.
• Handle student enquiries through walk-ins, phone calls, WhatsApp, email, and other communication channels.
• Follow up consistently with prospective students and maintain proper records of counselling and application activities.
• Assist students with application forms, academic documents, SOPs, CVs, recommendation letters, and other admission requirements.
• Coordinate with internal admissions and visa teams to ensure smooth processing of student applications.
• Maintain regular communication with students and parents throughout the admission cycle.
• Follow up with universities and international partners regarding applications, offers, deposits, and other student-related matters when required.
• Support students in understanding visa requirements and documentation, while coordinating with the relevant visa team.
• Participate in and support education fairs, seminars, school/college visits, webinars, workshops, and promotional events.
• Contribute to student recruitment and achieve individual and team enrollment targets.
• Maintain accurate updates in the company's CRM, student database, and internal reporting systems.
• Stay updated on international education trends, university updates, admission policies, scholarship opportunities, and visa regulations.
• Build long-term relationships with students, parents, universities, and institutional partners.
• Provide appropriate post-admission and pre-departure guidance to students.

Preferred Destination Knowledge

Knowledge or experience in one or more of the following destinations will be an advantage:

• Germany
• France
• United Kingdom
• Ireland
• Malta
• Switzerland
• UAE / Dubai
• Other European study destinations

Candidates with strong knowledge of European higher education, public/private universities, admission processes, and student visa requirements will be preferred.

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in any discipline.
• 1–2 years of experience in overseas education counselling, academic counselling, student recruitment, admissions, or a related field is preferred.
• Freshers with excellent communication skills and a strong interest in international education may also apply.
• Excellent English communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong counselling, listening, negotiation, and student-handling skills.
• Ability to understand student requirements and provide practical, profile-based guidance.
• Good follow-up and relationship-management skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple student cases simultaneously and work within deadlines.
• Comfortable working with targets and performance-based incentives.
• Basic knowledge of MS Office, Google Workspace, CRM systems, WhatsApp, email, and other digital communication tools.
• Willingness to participate in education fairs, seminars, workshops, and occasional promotional activities.

Key Skills We Value

Student Counselling | Communication | Profile Assessment | University Knowledge | Follow-up | Admissions | Relationship Management | Target Achievement | Documentation | Teamwork

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of ₹25,000 – ₹35,000 per month, based on experience and skills.
• Performance-based incentives linked to student recruitment and enrollment.
• Structured training on universities, destinations, admissions, and visa processes.
• Opportunities to attend university training sessions, partner presentations, seminars, and industry events.
• Professional growth opportunities within the overseas education sector.
• Opportunity to work with leading international universities and education partners.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Career progression based on performance, knowledge, and contribution to the organization.

Who Should Apply?

We are looking for individuals who are passionate about helping students, confident in communication, willing to learn, comfortable with targets, and interested in building a long-term career in international education.

If you enjoy interacting with students, understanding their aspirations, and helping them take the right steps toward studying abroad, we would like to hear from you.

Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹37,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Cell phone reimbursement
• Internet reimbursement
• Leave encashment
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person