Core responsibilities

Student and learner counselling

- Provide high-quality, data-informed academic and career counselling to students using Google’s education ecosystem (e.g., Google Career Certificates, Cloud learning paths, Applied Digital Skills, etc.).

- Conduct one-on-one and group sessions to help learners choose programs, map skill gaps, and plan transitions into jobs or further study.

- Support underrepresented and first-generation learners with tailored guidance on scholarships, financial aid options, and alternative pathways

Program design and operations

- Design and refine counselling frameworks, playbooks, and workflows for large-scale student population

- Collaborate with product, content, and marketing teams to align counselling guidance with new courses, certifications, and Google for Education initiatives.

- Track key metrics (enrolment, completion, job placement, satisfaction) and use them to improve counselling effectiveness and program design.

Stakeholder and partner management

- Work with universities, bootcamps, NGOs, and government bodies to integrate Google learning pathways into their curricula and career services.

- Train and mentor junior counsellors, campus ambassadors, and partner staff on Google’s education offerings and best counselling practices.

- Represent Google at education fairs, webinars, and institutional meetings as a subject-matter expert on digital skills and career pathways.

Insights and advocacy

- Surface recurring student pain points, barriers,



and success stories to inform product improvements and policy decisions.

- Contribute to internal reports and external thought leadership on trends in digital skills, employability, and equitable access to education.

Typical qualificationsEducation

- Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s in Education, Counseling, Psychology, Higher Education Administration, or related field preferred.

- Familiarity with international education systems and/or vocational/technical training pathways is a strong plus.

Experience

- 5+ years in education counselling, academic advising, student success, or related roles; edtech, online learning, or large-scale programs highly valued.business.

- Demonstrated experience designing or improving counselling processes at scale (hundreds to thousands of learners).

- Experience working with cross-functional teams (product, marketing, operations) in a fast-paced workplace.

Skills

- Excellent verbal and written communication; able to explain complex pathways simply and empathetically

- Strong data literacy: comfortable with dashboards, basic analytics, and using data to guide decisions

- Cultural competence and ability to work with diverse student populations across regions.

- Proficiency with CRM/student management tools, video conferencing, and collaboration suites

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to ₹50,000.00 per month

Application Question(s)

- Do you have any experience in edtech sales or Are you a fresher?

- Are you okay with Nanakramguda- Hyderabad location?

Work Location: In person

📌 Sr. Academic Counselor (Hyderabad)
🏢 ICONIC BUSINESS SOLUTION
📍 Hyderabad