Job Description

Lead - Counsellor (WFO - Hyderabad)

About NxtWave:
NxtWave is one of India\'s fastest-growing Ed-Tech startups. NxtWave is revolutionising the 21st-century job market by transforming youth into highly skilled tech professionals irrespective of their educational background with its CCBP 4.0 programs.

NxtWave is founded by Rahul Attuluri (Ex Amazon, IIIT Hyderabad), Sashank Reddy (IIT Bombay) and Anupam Pedarla (IIT Kharagpur). In February 2023, NxtWave raised 275 crore led by Greater Pacific Capital, a leading international private equity firm. The startup is also backed by Orios Ventures, Better Capital and marquee angels, including founders of some of India\'s unicorns.

NxtWave is an official partner for NSDC, under the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Govt. of India, and recognized by NASSCOM, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Govt. of India, and Startup India. The startup has received accolades as\' The Greatest Brand in Education\' in a research-based listing by URS Media, a leading international media house.By offering vernacular content and interactive learning, NxtWave is breaking the entry barrier for learning tech skills. Learning in their mother tongue helps learners achieve higher comprehension, deeper attention, longer retention, and greater outcomes.

NxtWave now has paid subscribers from 450+ districts across India. In just 2 years, CCBP 4.0 learners have been hired by 1500+ companies including Google, Amazon, Nvidia, Goldman Sachs, Oracle, Deloitte, and more.

Scale at which we operate on tech level (as on July 22)

370 Cr+ learning minutes spent

69 Cr+ Code Runs

4.2 Bn. + API Requests Handled by our servers

Job Brief:

We are seeking an outcome-driven Lead Counsellor to guide undergraduate and final-year students enrolled in our courses through the process of pursuing their master\'s degrees overseas. The ideal candidate will exhibit a relentless growth mentality, possess profound expertise in international education, and have a strong commitment to achieving impactful outcomes for students.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership and Management:

- Lead, mentor, and coach a team of Senior Counselors and Counselors to achieve measurable results and impactful outcomes.

- Conduct regular outcome-focused team meetings to discuss progress, challenges, and best practices.

Counseling Expertise:

- Provide specialized, outcome-oriented guidance to students considering pursuing master\'s degrees abroad in engineering.

- Stay abreast of the latest trends in the study abroad sector and align counseling strategies to maximize student success.

Training & Development:

- Organize regular training sessions to continually enhance the knowledge and skills of the counselors, ensuring their effectiveness in guiding students to successful outcomes.

Camera-Friendly Presence:

- Demonstrate comfort and poise in front of the camera for virtual engagements and webinars.

- Minimum 3 years of experience in outcome-driven counseling for admissions to foreign universities and colleges.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

- Minimum 3 years of experience in outcome-driven counseling for admissions to foreign universities and colleges.

- Proven track record in leadership, team management, and achieving significant outcomes in student admissions.

- Candidates with degrees from renowned or top-tier colleges will be preferred.

Skills and Attributes:

- Strong leadership and team management capabilities with a focus on achieving impactful outcomes.

- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with an emphasis on influencing positive results.

- Highly organized, outcome-oriented multitasker with a growth mindset emphasizing continuous learning and improvement.

Language Proficiency:

- Proficiency in multiple languages, especially Telugu, will be preferred.

Compensation:

- Competitive and will be determined based on experience

Work Location: Hyderabad

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