Academic Counsellor – EdTech Sales | Student Counselling & Admissions | M.G.R Salai, Maraimalai Naga

Job Title:

Academic Counsellor – EdTech Sales | Student Counselling & Admissions | M.G.R Salai, Maraimalai Nagar Campus

Location:

M.G.R Salai, Maraimalai Nagar Campus
Company:  Boston Institute of Analytics - M.G.R Salai, Maraimalai Nagar Campus

Experience:

Minimum 1–4 years of experience in EdTech sales, academic counselling, admissions, or a related student-facing role

Role Overview
Boston Institute of Analytics is looking for a motivated Academic Counsellor who can guide prospective students and families through program selection and admissions decisions. The role focuses on understanding student goals, explaining academic pathways clearly, building trust, and converting enquiries into enrolments.

This position blends counselling, relationship-building, and admissions follow-up. The ideal candidate should be comfortable speaking with students and parents, handling objections, and helping them make informed education decisions.

What You'll do
Handle inbound and outbound student enquiries through calls, Whats App, email, virtual meetings, and in-person counselling sessions
Provide one-to-one academic counselling and career guidance to students and working professionals exploring upskilling programs
Clearly explain course structure, curriculum, learning outcomes, fees, schedules, eligibility requirements, and career support offerings
Act as a trusted advisor by mapping student goals to suitable programs across Data Science, AI, Finance, Cybersecurity, Analytics, and related domains
Qualify leads, nurture prospects, and conduct structured follow-ups across the admissions lifecycle
Convert warm leads into enrolments using consultative selling, objection handling, and relationship-driven closing techniques
Manage the end-to-end admissions process — from initial inquiry through enrolment confirmation and onboarding readiness
Maintain accurate records of interactions, follow-ups, and conversion progress within internal tracking systems
Meet and exceed monthly enrolment, revenue, and conversion performance targets
Participate in webinars, information sessions, open houses, and counselling events to support outreach and conversions, while collaborating with marketing, operations, and academic teams to continuously improve lead quality and student experience
Stay updated on education trends, job market demands, certification pathways, and emerging skills to provide informed guidance

Who Should Apply
1–4 years of experience in EdTech sales, academic counselling, admissions, or a related student-facing role
Strong communication, interpersonal, and persuasion skills
Comfortable working with targets, handling objections, and closing enrolments
Experience managing leads, follow-ups, or tele-sales interactions preferred
Candidates from coaching institutes, training academies, or online education platforms will be advantageous

Why Join BIA

· High-growth EdTech brand with strong placement outcomes

· Consistent lead flow (no cold prospecting)

· Performance-based incentives

· Exposure to high-demand career domains

· Fast-track growth opportunities for top performers