Senior Counselor

About Global Minds India

Global Minds India is a dynamic, fast-growing startup dedicated to bridging the gap between ambitious students and their dreams. As we scale, we are looking for a passionate Career Counsellor to join our core team and help shape the future of our students.

Attractive compensation plus variable pay

Job Overview:

We are looking for an empathetic, articulate, and results-driven Career Counselor with 3-4 years of experience in overseas education, counceling for Germany and other European countries. In this role, you will be the primary point of contact for students and professionals seeking guidance on their academic and professional paths.

As a startup, we value ownership. You wont just be counselling; you will be building relationships, managing student success stories, and contributing to our growth strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Student Assessment: Conduct one-on-one counselling sessions to understand students' profiles, interests, financial backgrounds, and career aspirations.
• Strategic Guidance: Provide expert advice on university selection, course matching, and career roadmaps (focusing on destinations like (e.g., Germany, Ireland, Italy, France, Spain, Denmark)
• Application Management: Assist students with the end-to-end application process, including reviewing SOPs (Statements of Purpose), LORs, and ensuring timely submission of documents.
• Pipeline Management: diligently manage leads and student data using our CRM; follow up with prospective students to convert inquiries into enrollments.
• Knowledge Building: Stay updated on the latest visa regulations, university policies, and global labor market trends to provide accurate advice.
• Outreach: Participate in webinars, educational fairs, and workshops to represent Global Minds India and engage with potential students.

What We Are Looking For:

• Experience: Minimum 3-4 years of proven experience in career counselling, overseas education.
• Education: Bachelors degree is mandatory. A background in Psychology, Education, or Human Resources is a plus.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English are non-negotiable. Proficiency in Kannada, Hindi and any other regional languages is highly desirable.
• Tech-Savviness: Comfort working with CRM tools (e.g., Zoho, Salesforce, HubSpot, or internal systems), Google Workspace, and Zoom/Meet.
• Empathy & Patience: The ability to listen actively and handle anxious students (and parents!) with grace and professionalism.
• Sales Aptitude: While this is a counselling role, a comfort with targets and "consultative selling" is essential for a startup environment.

How to Apply

Send your resume to hr@globalmindsindia.com with the subject: Senior Counselor [Candidate Name].