ACADEMIC COUNSELOR

JOB DESCRIPTION – ACADEMIC COUNSELLOR

Company: LA Excellence Academy
Location: Kompally, Hyderabad
Department: Admissions / Academic Counselling
Salary: ₹20,000 – ₹22,000 per month
Employment Type: Full-Time

1. Job Summary

LA Excellence Academy is looking for a confident, student-focused Academic Counsellor for its Kompally branch. The candidate will be responsible for counselling students and parents about the academy's courses, understanding their academic goals, explaining suitable programs, and converting enquiries into admissions.

2. Key Responsibilities

• Counsel prospective students and parents regarding the academy's courses, programs, and admission opportunities.
• Understand students' academic backgrounds, career goals, and learning requirements.
• Explain course structures, fee details, schedules, facilities, and admission procedures.
• Follow up with prospective students through phone calls, WhatsApp, and in-person interactions.
• Convert enquiries and leads into confirmed admissions by providing appropriate guidance.
• Handle walk-in enquiries and schedule counselling appointments.
• Maintain accurate records of enquiries, counselling sessions, follow-ups, and admission conversions.
• Coordinate with the Telecalling, Academic, and Admissions teams.
• Address students' and parents' queries professionally and provide accurate information.
• Meet daily, weekly, and monthly counselling and admission targets.
• Maintain good relationships with students and parents throughout the admission process.
• Submit regular reports on enquiries, follow-ups, and admission progress to the reporting manager.

3. Eligibility Criteria

• Education: Any graduate; candidates with relevant qualifications will be preferred.
• Experience: Prior experience in academic counselling, educational admissions, or student relationship management is preferred.
• Freshers with excellent communication and convincing skills may also apply.
• Fluency in Telugu and good communication skills in English are preferred.
• Basic computer knowledge, MS Excel, and familiarity with WhatsApp are required.
• Ability to explain educational programs clearly and confidently.

4. Skills Required

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Student counselling and parent-handling abilities.
• Lead conversion and follow-up skills.
• Persuasion, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Target-oriented approach and time management.
• Problem-solving ability and professional conduct.
• Good record-keeping and reporting skills.

5. Salary & Benefits

• Monthly Salary: ₹20,000 – ₹22,000, depending on experience and suitability.
• Full-time opportunity at the Kompally branch.
• Professional growth in academic counselling and education-sector admissions.
• Supportive working environment with opportunities to develop counselling and student engagement skills.

6. Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate should be confident, approachable, and passionate about guiding students towards suitable educational opportunities. Candidates with experience in IAS/UPSC coaching, competitive examination coaching, or educational admissions will be given preference.

HR Department
LA Excellence Academy
Location: Kompally, Hyderabad

Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹22,000.00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Kompally, Hyderabad, Telangana: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Academic counselling: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person