Job Title

Study Abroad Counsellor

Job Type: Full-time | On-site

Location: Baner/Balewadi, Pune

Working Days: Monday to Saturday (6 Days)

About edept

At edept, we are enabling global career mobility by connecting students with world-class universities through our International Pathway Programs . We partner with leading universities across the globe to provide students with academic pathways that help them achieve their higher education and career aspirations.

Our mission is to empower students with global opportunities while bridging the gap between industry and academia through innovative education solutions.

Learn more: www.edept.co

About the Role

We are looking for a passionate and result-oriented Study Abroad Counsellor to guide students and parents through their overseas education journey for our International Pathway Programs.

The role involves counselling prospective students and parents via phone calls, Google Meet, and other virtual platforms to understand their academic goals and recommend suitable pathway programs, universities, and study destinations. The counsellor will manage the complete student journey from enquiry to enrolment while actively contributing to lead generation through education fairs, school and college outreach, and channel partner engagement.

Key Responsibilities

- Counsel prospective students and parents through phone calls, Google Meet, and other virtual counselling sessions.
- Understand students' academic background, career aspirations, and financial considerations to recommend suitable International Pathway Programs.
- Guide students on study destinations, universities, courses, eligibility criteria, scholarships, admissions, and visa processes.
- Manage the complete student lifecycle from enquiry to enrolment and admission.




- Build solid relationships with students and parents to maximize enquiry-to-enrolment conversions.
- Achieve monthly counselling, admission, and revenue targets.
- Participate in education fairs, seminars, career guidance events, and other promotional activities to generate quality leads.
- Conduct outreach visits to schools, colleges, coaching institutes, and partner organizations for lead generation and brand awareness.
- Develop, manage, and expand relationships with education consultants, channel partners, schools, and colleges to generate qualified student referrals.
- Maintain accurate counselling records, follow-ups, CRM updates, and student documentation.
- Coordinate with internal admissions and operations teams to ensure a seamless student experience.

Skills & Experience

Must Have

- 2–4 years of experience in Study Abroad Counselling, Overseas Education, EdTech Counselling, or Education Sales.
- Minimum 1 year of stability in the current or previous organization.
- Strong counselling, sales, and relationship management skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Hindi.
- Comfortable conducting counselling through phone calls and virtual meetings.
- Ability to achieve counselling, admission, and revenue targets.
- Willingness to travel locally for education fairs, school and college outreach activities, and partner meetings.
- Graduation in any discipline.

Good to Have

- Knowledge of multiple international study destinations such as the USA, Germany, Australia, the UK, Canada, or Europe.
- Existing network of education consultants, channel partners, schools, colleges, or coaching institutes.
- Experience using CRM platforms and student counselling tools.
- Postgraduate qualification.

Industry

Higher Education

Employment Type

Full-time | On-site

Working Schedule

Monday to Saturday (6 Days)

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