Job Title: Academic Counsellor – EdTech Sales | Student Counselling & AdmissionsLocation: Porur, ChennaiCompany: Boston Institute of Analytics - PorurExperience: Minimum 1 – 4 years of experience in EdTech sales, academic counselling, admissions, or a related student - facing roleCompany DescriptionBoston 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. Role Description
- Handle inbound and outbound student enquiries through calls, WhatsApp, 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 lifecycle-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 confirmation and onboarding readiness —
- Maintain accurate records of interactions, follow from initial inquiry through enrolment - 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 guidanceWho Should Apply1 – 4 years of experience in EdTech sales, academic counselling, admissions, or a related student facing role Robust communication, interpersonal, and persuasion skillsComfortable working with targets, handling objections, and closing enrolmentsExperience managing leads, follow - ups, or tele - sales interactions preferredCandidates from coaching institutes, training academies, or online education platforms will be advantageousWhy 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

📌 Academic Counsellor – Edtech Sales | Student Counselling & Admissions (Chennai)
🏢 Boston Institute of Analytics - Porur, Chennai Campus
📍 Chennai