Academic counselor

Location: Bengaluru

Company Description
Studivantage   is a next-generation higher education and upskilling platform focused on transforming learners into career-ready professionals.
In a world where degrees alone are no longer enough, Studivantage bridges the critical gap between academic learning and real-world career outcomes. We work at the intersection of higher education, industry-aligned upskilling, and professional advancement, enabling learners to move from knowledge to capability.

Our approach goes beyond admissions and enrollment. We design structured learning journeys that combine:
Recognized higher-education programs
Skill-focused, application-driven upskilling
Career progression and outcome orientation
Studivantage partners with leading universities, institutions, and industry ecosystems to ensure learners gain relevant, future-ready skills that translate into meaningful career growth.
We believe education should not just inform — it should elevate.
Whether it's early-career professionals, working executives, or ambitious learners looking to upgrade their trajectory, Studivantage exists to provide a clear advantage through learning.

Role Overview
The Academic Counselor role is an individual contributor position responsible for owning end-to-end student counseling and admissions conversations. This role blends career counseling with consultative sales, ensuring students choose the right, career-oriented program aligned with their goals.

This is not a pure telecalling role.
This is a high-ownership, target-driven counseling role where credibility, clarity, and follow-through matter.

Key Responsibilities
1. End-to-End Academic & Career Counseling
Guide students through their academic and career decision-making journey
Conduct detailed need assessment and career-fit discussions
Explain programs, outcomes, eligibility, timelines, and policies clearly and honestly
Support students from first interaction to enrollment
Handle both student and parent conversations with maturity and confidence
2. Lead Management & Conversion Ownership
Reach out to 100–150 students daily via calls, Whats App, and follow-ups
Own individual conversion metrics across:
Lead → Application
Application → Offer
Offer → Enrollment
Proactively manage:
High-intent leads
Fence-sitters
Stalled or high-risk cases
Ensure timely follow-ups aligned with admission cycles and deadlines
3. High-Quality Student & Parent Experience
Address concerns related to:
Career outcomes
ROI of programs
Long-term career pathways
Maintain a consultative, non-pushy approach focused on fit, not pressure
Escalate complex or sensitive cases appropriately
4. Process Discipline & CRM Hygiene
Maintain accurate and timely updates in CRM
Follow admissions policies, communication standards, and compliance norms
Ensure clean documentation across applications, offers, and enrollments
5. Ethics, Professionalism & Ownership
Uphold ethical admissions and counseling standards at all times
Take ownership of outcomes, learning, and continuous improvement
Collaborate with peers and managers to share best practices

Ideal Candidate Profile
1–4 years of experience in:
Academic counseling
Admissions counseling
Education sales
Inside sales (consultative / high-ticket)
Strong experience in student-facing and parent-facing conversations
Comfortable with targets and daily calling volumes

Experience with structured funnels, targets, and CRMs
Someone who enjoys sales but believes in honest counseling

Qualifications
Bachelor's degree (mandatory)
Master's degree in Education or related field (preferred)
Strong interest in education, careers, and personal development

What We're Looking For
Excellent communication and listening skills
Ability to explain complex programs simply and transparently
Comfort with targets without compromising integrity
High ownership mindset and strong process discipline
Energy, resilience, and ambition to grow in Ed Tech

Why Join Studivantage
Clear performance-based growth path
Exposure to premium higher education programs
Structured training and mentoring
Opportunity to build a long-term career in education and counseling

At Studivantage, Academic Counselors are career partners—not just sales professionals.