Location

Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Work mode

On-site

Job type

Full-time

Experience

1–3 years

Apply by

20 Dec 2026

Posted

12 Nov 2026

About the role

We are seeking an empathetic, persuasive, and target-oriented Academic Counselor (Telugu) to guide students and parents in making informed higher education decisions. In this role, you will connect with prospective students via calls, video sessions, and in-person consultations, understand their academic background and career goals, recommend suitable colleges and courses, and assist them through the complete admission process.

What you will do

- Student & Parent Counseling: Connect with inbound and outbound leads in Telugu and English to understand students' academic interests, budget, and career aspirations.

- Course & College Guidance: Recommend suitable degree programs, universities, and career pathways while clearly explaining eligibility, fee structures, and placement prospects.

- Admission Conversions: Follow up consistently with prospective students and parents, resolve queries, handle objections,



and guide applicants through registration and enrollment to meet monthly admission targets.

- CRM & Lead Management: Maintain accurate daily logs of calls, counseling sessions, follow-ups, and application statuses in the CRM/lead tracker.

What we are looking for

- Education: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline.

- Language: Native or fluent proficiency in Telugu (spoken & written) along with valuable working knowledge of English.

- Experience: 1–3 years of experience in academic counseling, EdTech sales, tele-counseling, or customer support.

- Skills: Strong persuasion, active listening, and rapport-building abilities with a target-oriented mindset.

- Tech & Tools: Basic proficiency in MS Excel/Google Sheets, CRM tools, and personal laptop.

Skills

- Fluent in Telugu
- Academic/career counseling
- student & parent advisory
- Lead Conversion
- Active Listening
- Rapport Building
- Google Sheets / MS Excel

Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in any discipline

📌 Academic Counselor (Telugu) (Chennai)
🏢 College Chalo
📍 Chennai