Company Description Abroad Scholar is an international education consultancy that supports students in achieving their study abroad goals through personalized guidance and transparent, one-on-one counseling. With solid partnerships across leading universities in the UK, Canada, Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, USA, and Dubai, the team provides end-to-end support from course selection and applications to visa and financial documentation. Students benefit from tech-enabled processing, real-time updates, and assistance with scholarships, education loans, and spouse or dependent visas.

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Scholar is known for its high success rate, including for learners with gap years, and remains committed to supporting students through pre-departure and post-landing stages. The organization positions itself as a long-term study abroad partner, helping individuals plan higher education and career moves globally with clarity and confidence.

Role Description The Student Counselor will provide individualized counseling to learners seeking higher education opportunities abroad, guiding them on suitable courses, universities, and countries based on their academic background, interests, and career goals. Day-to-day responsibilities include conducting counseling sessions, explaining admission and visa processes, assisting with applications and documentation, and coordinating with internal teams to ensure timely and accurate submission of student files. The role involves maintaining detailed records of interactions, following up with prospective students,



and offering pre-departure and basic post-landing guidance.

The counselor will also support outreach activities, respond to inquiries through phone, email, and in-person meetings, and uphold a high standard of service and integrity. This is a full-time, on-site role based in Chennai.

Qualifications

- Demonstrated skills in student counseling and education guidance, with the ability to support learners through the entire study abroad process.
- Experience in career counseling, helping individuals understand global career pathways, program choices, and long-term opportunities.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including clear verbal and written communication and the ability to explain complex information simply.
- Customer service orientation, with a focus on responsiveness, empathy, and building trust with students and families.
- Relevant academic background in education, counseling, psychology, management, or a related field.
- Familiarity with international education systems, admission requirements, and student visa processes (UK, Canada, Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, USA, Dubai) is highly beneficial.
- Ability to work in a structured, target-driven environment, manage multiple cases, and maintain accurate documentation.
- Proficiency with basic office software and student management or CRM tools; comfort with tech-enabled processes and online communication platforms.
- Prior experience in overseas education consulting or academic advising is an advantage.

📌 Student Counselor (Chennai)
🏢 Abroad scholars
📍 Chennai