Description
About the Role:
We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven experienced Admission Counsellor who excels in a
fast-paced sales environment. You will play a crucial role in guiding prospective students toward
informed academic decisions by understanding their aspirations, recommending suitable
programs, and supporting them throughout the admissions process.
Key Responsibilities:
● Provide personalized academic and career counseling, addressing inquiries on courses,
eligibility, admissions, fees, and scholarships.
● Educate prospective students on program features, pedagogy, and career prospects.
● Generate and manage a strong sales pipeline through cold calling and inbound inquiries.
● Convert leads into enrollments while consistently meeting monthly targets.
● Systematically handle applications and maintain clear communication with parents.
● Follow up on enrollment confirmations and collaborate with the admissions team to
achieve targets.
● Stay informed about industry trends, competitive programs, and emerging career
opportunities.
● Maintain accurate records of counseling interactions in the CRM. Expand and manage a
database of prospective students.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
● Any UG / PG degree Education, Psychology, or a related field with 2-5yrs experience.
● Must have 2-4 years of relevant experience in academic counseling, career guidance or
admissions.
● Proficiency in MS Office and any CRM tools (preferred).
● Understanding of education systems, programs, and career pathways (training provided).
● Fluency in English and Hindi is mandatory.
● Strong interpersonal, communication, persuasion skills to drive enrollments.
● Flexible for 6days working from the office with rotational weekly off.
● Best in industry compensation, benefits, incentives & work environment provided.
Apna - Transforming Careers Through Technology
Since 2019, Apna has connected over 60 million jobseekers with more than 250,000 enterprises
and small businesses across India. Founded by Nirmit Parikh, a Stanford graduate and serial
entrepreneur who recognized the challenges in entry-level hiring, apna has rapidly grown to
become India's fastest unicorn in 2021—achieving this milestone in just 21 months.
Backed by marquee global investors - Insight Partners, Tiger Global, Lightspeed India, Sequoia
Capital, and GSV, we're revolutionizing livelihood creation across India.
Apna advantage - Education with Guaranteed Outcomes
We're expanding beyond job matching with our new EdTech vertical that delivers:
1. Premium Online Education: Partnerships with top-tier universities offering
UGC-accredited undergraduate and postgraduate programs
2. Career Success Ecosystem: Leveraging our network of 700,000+ recruiters to provide
real job interviews
3. Personalized Career Journeys: Dedicated career facilitators, AI-powered job
preparation tools, and guaranteed interviews
Why Join Our Mission
● Massive Market Potential: Over 3-4L students pursue online degrees annually in India
and this is growing 50% every year
● Consumer Impact Legacy: Build a consumer-facing business that transforms lives
● Exponential Growth Trajectory: Early-stage opportunity in a rapidly expanding market
● Competitive Advantage: Our platform makes degree programs with job guarantees
uniquely sellable
● Elite Team Environment: Collaborate with experts across product, operations, and
engineering
● Wealth Creation Potential: Join during our early high-growth phase
● Meaningful Impact of work: Deliver genuine value by connecting education directly to
career outcomes.
Join us in creating the future of career advancement in India’s talent workforce !!
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Skills Required
- UG/PG degree in Education, Psychology, or a related field
- 2-4 years relevant experience in academic counseling, career guidance, or admissions
- Proficiency in MS Office
- Experience with CRM tools
- Understanding of education systems, programs, and career pathways (training provided)
- Fluency in English and Hindi
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and persuasion skills
- Willingness to work six days a week from the office with rotational weekly off
What We Do
Apna is India's largest professional networking and jobs platform, connecting job seekers, particularly blue and grey-collar workers, with employers. It facilitates job discovery, skill development, and professional networking.
