Job Description

About the Role

Bluesky Education is looking for a motivated and student-focused Academic Counsellor for our Kolkata office. The role involves guiding students through their study-abroad journey and helping them make informed academic choices.

Key Responsibilities

Counsel students on study-abroad opportunities across major destinations like the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, Europe, and Asia. Assess student profiles and recommend suitable courses, universities, and countries. Explain eligibility criteria, admission requirements, visa procedures, and financial expectations. Support students through application filling, documentation checks, SOP/LOR understanding, and submission timelines. Maintain consistent follow-ups with students and convert enquiries into admissions. Conduct one-to-one sessions, phone counselling, walk-in counselling, and virtual guidance. Assist in organising seminars, webinars, school visits, university interactions, and events. Maintain accurate data in CRM systems and track progress for each student. Collaborate closely with admissions, marketing, and operations teams. Build trust-based relationships with students and parents and resolve their queries promptly. Stay updated on global education trends, university updates, scholarships, and policy changes. Achieve monthly counselling and conversion targets with a professional and ethical approach.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Minimum 1 year of experience in academic counselling or the study-abroad sector Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills Ability to understand student aspirations and offer personalised guidance Good organisational, follow-up, and time-management skills Knowledge of study-abroad processes and basic CRM handling A positive, patient, and student-centric attitude

Benefits

Provident Fund (PF) and ESI (If Applicable) Paid Leaves Sick Leaves Growth opportunities within Bluesky Education Supportive and collaborative work environment

Why Join Us

Bluesky Education is one of India's leading study-abroad consultancies, dedicated to helping students achieve their global education goals with the right guidance and support. Since our founding, we have built a strong reputation for honest counselling, transparent processes, and student-first services. Our team works closely with learners and parents to simplify every step of the journey, including course selection, university applications, documentation, language training, and visa assistance.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Fresher

Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹40,000.00 per month

Benefits:

Food provided Health insurance
Education:

Bachelor's (Preferred)
Work Location: In person