Job Description

Urgent Requirement

Academic Counselor

Salary- 25000-30,000/ month

Location - Vibhutikhand

JOB DESCRIPTION OF COUNSELOR

The Counselor acts as a thinker who should be able to develop and execute plans for resulting successful student acquisition and to provide free and professional advice to any prospective student / parent who is interested in studying Hospitality & other vocation offered by the Institute.

The counselor will be required to do the following

• Marketing & promoting the programs offered by UEI Global institutions, counseling and recruiting students.
• Establish & maintain working relationship with the Centre Head, Regional & Corporate office.
• Co-ordinate activities with regards to students.
• Submit individual promotional plans.

Main duties

Marketing:

• Planning, forecasting and analyzing Market demand and student Trends.
• Presentation, Marketing of promotional materials, advertisements, campaigns, conducting and participating in exhibitions, college presentations and provide reports.
• Inputs on advertisements, budgeting on advertisements, finding out alternatives and reporting the effectiveness of advertisements.
• Should be able to execute, and monitor the successful student recruitment.
• Should be able to achieve clear targets set - daily, weekly & monthly.
• Suggest action plans when things are deviating from the standard or actual goals.
• Provide first line of contact with parents, prospective students and other business associates.
• Counseling students and parents, helping students in processing papers related to Bank Loans.
• Establishing and maintaining good rapport with prospective students.
• Provide weekly progress reports on student counseling, enquiry follow-ups, and application filing and student responses.
• Initiate, organize successfully participate in university / college / academy spot admissions and provide report on each university / college / academy visits.
• Reporting to the Management on MIS regarding successful recruitment of students.

Student Administration:

• Counsel students regarding educational issues such as course and program selection, class scheduling, batch adjustment, absenteeism, study habits, and career planning.
• Correspondence by letter, fax, e-mail or phone with parents, hotels and other educational Institutions.
• Counsel individuals to help them understand and overcome personal, social, or behavioral problems affecting their educational or vocational situations.
• Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by the management
• Confer with parents or guardians, faculty, other counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral, academic, and other problems.
• Provide crisis intervention to students when difficult situations occur at the institute.
• Identify cases involving domestic abuse or other family problems affecting students' development.
• Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their ward's progress, and to determine their priorities for their ward and their resource needs.
• Prepare students for later educational experiences by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
• Enforce all administration policies and rules governing students.
• Provide students with information on such topics as programs, admission requirements, financial aid opportunities, training and trade.
• Collaborate with faculty, centre head and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of various batches.
• Teach classes and present self-help or information sessions on subjects related to education and career planning.
• Establish and enforce behavioral rules and procedures to maintain order among students along with the Centre Head.
• Prepare reports on students and activities as required by the seniors.
• Plan and conduct orientation / induction programs to promote the adjustment of students to new life experiences such as starting of fresh batches with the help of Centre Head.
• Instruct students in career development techniques such as job search and application strategies, resume writing, and interview skills.
• Refer students to upgrade into various programs offered by UEI based on interests, aptitudes, or educational assessments.
• Plan and promote career and employment-related programs such as work-experience programs.
• Refer qualified counselees to employers or employment services for job placement.
• Sponsor extracurricular activities such as clubs, student organizations, and academic contests.
• Perform administrative duties such as collecting fee, monitoring absenteeism, conduct of class, movement of student.

Skills required

• Good Organization skills and leadership skills and attention to detail.
• A •"Can do approach"• to work and a strong sense of commitment towards work.
• A good understanding of the Hospitality Industry and a sound knowledge about Programs offered by UEI Global is essential.
• Good communication skills and command of spoken and written English.
• Very pleasing and friendly personality.
• Attitude of counsel and advice.
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, students and other members of the Public of all age groups and social backgrounds.
• Constant updating of information relating to Education etc.,
• Willingness to work long hours and unsociable hours whenever necessary

Qualification expected:

• Graduate in any stream
• Certificate or Diploma in Hospitality Management
• Desirable MBA

Experience:

• Min. 2-3 years in similar capacity in a reputable organisation

Age: Min 21 Years

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

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

Benefits:

• Cell phone reimbursement
• Internet reimbursement

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Fixed shift

Supplemental Pay:

• Commission pay
• Performance bonus
• Yearly bonus

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• total work: 1 year (Preferred)
• Counselling: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person