Junior Academic Advisor

Description We are looking for a detail-oriented, organized candidate who is interested to work in a commercial office setting, articulate in verbal and written communications and plays a critical role in supporting pupils academic success and personal development. This role involves providing comprehensive academic advice to medics, scientists, researchers, interns and working professionals, guiding them through course selection, academic planning, and career exploration

Job Responsibilities

• Assist fellows / pupils in course selection (offline, hybrid and online academic programs) and registration, ensuring they meet program requirements and timelines.
• Provide individualized academic advising to fellows / pupils, helping them develop and achieve their academic goals.
• Participate in the planning and execution of onboarding programs, workshops, and other events to support student development.
• Refer fellows / pupils to appropriate departmental resources (e.g., tutoring, counseling, career services) as necessary.
• Assist in admissions, onboarding, planning, organizing academic events, workshops, and seminars.
• Maintain accurate and confidential records of fellows / pupils interactions and advising sessions.
• Offer guidance on academic policies, procedures, and resources available within the institute.
• Stay current with trends and best practices in academic advising and professional education.
• Complete and document mandatory training for this role within specified timelines.
• Prepare reports on advising activities, fellows / pupils progress, and program outcomes
• Maintain and update records, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications And Prerequisites

• A Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Botany, Chemistry, Genetics, Microbiology, Zoology, and other Life Science disciplines.
• Willing to commit to a work schedule that includes Monday through Saturday.
• Good listening skills to understand fellows / pupils needs and concerns, and ability to explain responses clearly.
• Knowing how to ask the right questions to understand customer needs.
• Enthusiasm and a positive outlook to keep the conversation engaging
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• A strong desire to be part of a collaborative and learning team.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage call schedules and follow-ups effectively.
• Understanding fundamental sales principles.

Additional Information GarbhaGudi Institute of Reproductive Health & Research (GGIRHR) is one of premier infertility training and research organizations. It is affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), Indian Medical Association (IMA) and intends to build best reproductive health university.

GGIRHR is part of the GarbhaGudi group, it has many advantages that are unavailable to many other organizations. GarbhaGudi IVF Centre, the mother company is known for its extraordinary success rates, ethical treatment, affordable costs, world-class infrastructure and humane touch. With the backing of such a capable and strong organization, GGIRHR is well equipped to provide the best-in-class training to clinicians, embryologists, andrology technologists and paramedical staff, to prepare them for the challenges of infertility treatment.

Students at GGIRHR can get to learn the tips, tricks, processes, protocols and treatment approaches followed at GarbhaGudi IVF Centre’s, which has given such unbelievable success rates. Training will be given by senior faculty who are well versed in their field of specialization. They have profound deep knowledge and are not just academicians but also busy practicing consultants too.

GGIRHR also has a strong focus towards research in the field of reproductive health and has been working on many path-breaking and innovative research areas.