Academic Advisor

Company : NextUni

Job Role : Academic Counsellor

Experience : 2+ years

Salary Perks : 2 LPA to 3 LPA*

Company Description

NextUni is Indias premier data-driven admission consultancy dedicated to helping students achieve their higher education goals with precision and expertise. With over 15 years of industry experience, we specialize in guiding students through the complexities of Medical (NEET), Engineering (JEE), Management, and Law admissions. Over 5,000 students have secured admissions to leading institutions across 15+ countries through our tailored support. By leveraging cutting-edge AI technology, we align students with the best-fit colleges, factoring in real-time data and their individual preferences, including financial considerations.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site role based in Delhi, India, for an Academic Advisor. The Academic Advisor will provide personalized guidance to students, assisting with academic planning, career counseling, and navigating college admission processes. Key responsibilities include assessing individual student needs, offering insights into suitable programs, and fostering goal-oriented academic and career advising sessions. They will also ensure students are supported at every step of their journey toward education and career success.

Details

Full-time | On-site

Experience Required: 2+ years in EdTech, admission counseling, or related field

Responsibilities

• Counsel students and parents for higher education admissions
• Manage leads and follow-ups
• Guide students with personalized admission planning
• Maintain strong communication throughout the admission process

Requirements

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong counseling and sales aptitude
• Ability to work in a target-driven environment
• Familiarity with CRM and digital tools is a plus

Qualifications

• Strong skills in Student Counseling and Career Counseling
• Expertise in Academic Advising and education-specific guidance
• Excellent Communication skills to effectively interact with students and parents
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple student profiles simultaneously
• Proficiency in utilizing data-driven tools and resources for advising
• Prior experience in the education or academic consulting sector is a plus
• Bachelors degree in Education, Psychology, Counseling, or a related field (Masters preferred)

Interested candidates can share their resume to apply at hr@nextuni.in