Admissions Counsellor
upGrad
4 - 6 years
Bengaluru
Posted: 17/02/2026
Job Description
Admissions Counsellor (Individual Contributor)
Location: Bengaluru | Work from Office
Role Overview: The Admissions Counsellor is an individual contributor role responsible for owning end-to-end admissions conversations and driving conversions across the funnel through credible counselling, clarity, and follow-through. This is not a people-management role. You will be accountable for your own pipeline, outcomes, and the quality of experience delivered to students and parents.
Key Responsibilities:
1. End-to-End Admissions Counselling
Own student and parent conversations from first contact to enrollment
Conduct detailed need-assessment and eligibility discussions
Explain programs, outcomes, timelines, and policies with clarity and honesty
Guide families through application, offer, and enrollment decisions
2. Funnel & Conversion Ownership
Own individual conversion metrics across:
Ensure timely follow-ups aligned with admissions cycles and deadlines
3. High-Quality Parent & Student Experience
Handle parent conversations with maturity and confidence
Address concerns around ROI, outcomes, and long-term career pathways
Maintain a consultative tone focused on fit, not pressure
Maintain accurate and timely CRM updates
Follow admissions policies, communication standards, and compliance norms
Ensure clean documentation across applications, offers, and enrollments
Collaborate with peers and managers to share best practices
Ideal Candidate Profile:
14 years of experience in: Admissions counselling & Education sales
Strong experience in parent-facing conversations is highly preferred
Experience with structured funnels, targets, and CRMs is required
What Were Looking For:
Strong communication and listening skills
Ability to explain complex programs simply and honestly
Comfort with targets without compromising integrity
High ownership mindset and process discipline
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