Job Description

Designation: Counsellor

Role Overview:

The Counsellor will be responsible for guiding students through the process of selecting and enrolling in international educational programs. The Counsellor will be well-versed in the offerings of various international institutions and programs, and skilled in converting inquiries into successful enrollments.

Key Deliverables:

• Provide detailed counseling sessions to prospective students and their families regarding available international courses, programs, universities, and destinations.
• Guide students through the decision-making process, offering information on courses, application processes, and visa requirements.
• Promote and sell international education programs, ranging from short courses to full-time undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, offered by partner institutions across different countries.
• Convert inquiries into confirmed enrollments by building trust, understanding student aspirations, and presenting compelling course options.
• Work closely with educational institutions to stay updated on program offerings, admission criteria, and any changes in the academic landscape.
• Handle inquiries from various channels (walk-ins, phone, email, social media) and maintain timely and effective follow-up communication.
• Stay informed about global educational trends, popular destinations for study abroad, changes in visa policies, and other factors that influence students decisions.
• Coordinate with students, institutions, and external agencies to manage the admission process smoothly, including interview preparation and visa application guidance.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with both students and their families, ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction and engagement throughout the enrollment process.

Qualifications & Skills Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Business, Counselling, or a related field.
• 1 year of experience in education counselling, preferably in international course sales.
• Strong understanding of the international education market, universities, and visa regulations.
• Experience in student counselling and selling educational programs, preferably for international institutions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and build rapport with students and families.
• Female candidates will be more preferable.

Languages known: Gujarati, English & Hindi.

Job Location: Naroda, Ahmedabad

About Medhavi Skills University:- Medhavi Skills University (MSU) is a government-notified private skills university established under a State Act in Sikkim, dedicated to promoting quality skill education and entrepreneurship integrated with higher education. As a pioneering institution in the convergence of the skilling ecosystem with higher education, MSU aligns with the National Education Policy, 2020 (NEP 2020). Recognized by the UGC and established in 2021, MSU collaborates with industries and Skill Development Institutes to offer work-integrated courses, embedding on-the-job internships and training within the curriculum. MSU is a recognized Awarding Body under the National Council for Vocational Education & Training (NCVET) and is empanelled with the Directorate General of Training (DGT). As an anchor university partner with the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) and the Project Management Unit (PMU) of NSDC International, MSU is committed to preparing youth for the future workspace by co- working with industry partners to design and implement demand-driven programs.

About OIA (a Division of MSU)

The Office of International Affairs (OIA) is firmly committed to advancing its mission of cultivating a more equitable and interconnected global community by providing international apprenticeships, internships, work placements, and job opportunities. The primary aim of OIA is to help the University and its affiliated centres implement their comprehensive internationalisation strategy. As a crucial link between the University and international stakeholders, the OIA aims to broaden educational and employment opportunities for all Medhavi students. The OIA also maintains healthy relationships with Indian central and state governments, Indian missions abroad and diplomatic entities in India to promote inward and outward student/workforce mobility. OIA promotes work-route migration by enabling the Overseas Manpower Mobility Ecosystem.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ?25,000.00 - ?30,000.00 per month

Schedule:

• Day shift

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• total work: 3 years (Preferred)
• Counselling: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person