Overview
Career Counsellor at TNI Career Counseling
About the organization: TNI Career Counselling is a global admissions advisory, career
counselling, and test prep venture catering to undergraduate, Master, PhD, MBA & EMBA
programs. Additionally, we work with institutions to provide counselling resources, workshops,
webinars, and other outreach activities. We provide mentoring on test prep and admissions
guidance led by our founder Mr Dhaval Mehta (a University of Michigan & Columbia University
graduate). You will get to work with a truly global team and make your mark in the education
industry.
About the Role: TCC is looking for a full-time candidate based in BKC, Mumbai
who has the enthusiasm and keenness to provide educational guidance
and assistance on a contractual basis for at least a year with the possibility of an extension. The
individual will be responsible for helping out students regarding their higher studies/study
abroad and career mapping alongside coordinating and assisting with the application
processes. The position demands an on-site presence and we are willing to compensate you
with a salary range of 3.6 LPA subject to your experience. 1-year lock-in period
Web & Social Media: www.tnicareercounselling.com,www.instagram.com/tnicareercounselling
Roles and Responsibilities
● As a Career Counselor, you will be playing a key role with students regarding not just
abroad education, but higher education in India such as course and program selection,
scheduling classes, study habits, and career mapping and planning.
● Map the right options for abroad Education and in India ie for Diploma, Bachelor’s, and
Master (all streams)
● Provide thorough and accurate information regarding the programs, courses, colleges
and universities and countries like the USA, UK, Canada and other countries
● Responsible for working with leadership to identify key strategies, and then develop
partnerships with schools/colleges, counsellors etc to grow business.
● Utilize in-depth knowledge of institutions of higher learning to guide students and parents
towards attainable school goals, working with them to create lists of best-fit schools of
varied competition to maximize acceptance chances
● Provide overarching admissions strategies to students by creating individualized
roadmaps and constantly evaluating progress to achieve a student’s primary goals
● Plan webinar marketing and information sessions and lead calling
● Connect to 30 students a day to build a pipeline of students that you will advise and
target 5-6L in revenue on a monthly basis after the first month of training
● Counsel individuals to help them evaluate and decide on career options and programs
● Understand all services provided by the Company so as to upsell accordingly to students
● Enrol students in initial counselling and follow-up services for application guidance, test
preparation etc.
● Expertly support and coordinate with students to make sure each of the services is
provided through inhouse / contracted teams
● Meeting with students at least once a month from the start of their program
● Achieving the number of students as agreed, that receive admission to at least two
universities in their program
● Excellent student feedback, as determined by session feedback
● Maintain reasonable levels of communication with students and families outside of
formal sessions through various channels (e.g., email, etc.)
● Share responsibility for the recruitment of international students and actively assist the
team to achieve recruitment targets
● Analysing the mindset of the students who are interested in higher education from
abroad
● Responsible for Regular and systematic follow-up via phone calls and messaging and
emailing
● Responsible for timely reporting to the Manager
Requirements:
● Bachelor’s degree from a Global university/college preferred; special considerations for
individuals who have extensive experience with Global admissions consulting for the
undergraduate level; advanced degrees will be advantageous
● 2-5 years of experience in the education field, preferably as a counsellor
● 2+ years of experience as a Student advisor/counsellor.
● Internship experience as a Student advisor/ counsellor.
● Passion for coaching young adults and appreciation of global perspectives
● Superior planning and organizational skills; experience in project management, event
coordination, and product management a plus
● Superior written and oral communication skills
● Resilience when working independently under pressure
● Experience in formal education, coaching, tutoring, and admissions consulting preferred
● Good communication and interpersonal skills.
● Working knowledge of counselling models, methods, and resources.
● Good understanding of CRM, google docs, excel, ppt
● Ability to identify and respond to students’ needs.
● Excellent written, listening and problem-solving skills
● Empathy to work with all stakeholders in a timely manner
● Must be patient and compassionate
● High level of integrity
You are required to have stable, fast internet and a laptop with relevant software.
Applicants from Mumbai would be prefrred.
Process Details (Rounds/Levels of the selection process):
Round 1: Phone call with supervisor post shortlisting
Round 2: Completion of assigned Task, Post submission and review of the task.
Round 3/Final round: Online Interview with Recruitment pane