Admission Counselor- Work from home

About the Role

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven experienced Admission Counsellor who excels in a

fast-paced sales environment. You will play a crucial role in guiding prospective students toward

informed academic decisions by understanding their aspirations, recommending suitable

programs, and supporting them throughout the admissions process.

Key Responsibilities

● Provide personalized academic and career counseling, addressing inquiries on courses,

eligibility, admissions, fees, and scholarships.

● Educate prospective students on program features, pedagogy, and career prospects.

● Generate and manage a strong sales pipeline through cold calling and inbound inquiries.

● Convert leads into enrollments while consistently meeting monthly targets.

● Systematically handle applications and maintain clear communication with parents.

● Follow up on enrollment confirmations and collaborate with the admissions team to

achieve targets.

● Stay informed about industry trends, competitive programs, and emerging career

opportunities.

● Maintain accurate records of counseling interactions in the CRM. Expand and manage a

database of prospective students.

Required Skills & Qualifications

● Any UG / PG degree Education, Psychology, or a related field with 2-5yrs experience.

● Must have 2-4 years of relevant experience in academic counseling, career guidance or

admissions.

● Proficiency in MS Office and any CRM tools (preferred).

● Understanding of education systems, programs, and career pathways (training provided).

● Fluency in English and Hindi is mandatory.

● Strong interpersonal, communication, persuasion skills to drive enrollments.

● Flexible for 6days working from the office with rotational weekly off.

● Best in industry compensation, benefits, incentives & work environment provided.

Apna - Transforming Careers Through Technology

Since 2019, apna has connected over 60 million jobseekers with more than 250,000 enterprises

and small businesses across India. Founded by Nirmit Parikh, a Stanford graduate and serial

entrepreneur who recognized the challenges in entry-level hiring, apna has rapidly grown to

become India's fastest unicorn in 2021—achieving this milestone in just 21 months.

Backed by marquee global investors - Insight Partners, Tiger Global, Lightspeed India, Sequoia

Capital, and GSV, we're revolutionizing livelihood creation across India.

Apna advantage - Education with Guaranteed Outcomes

We're expanding beyond job matching with our new EdTech vertical that delivers:

1. Premium Online Education: Partnerships with top-tier universities offering

UGC-accredited undergraduate and postgraduate programs

2. Career Success Ecosystem: Leveraging our network of 700,000+ recruiters to provide

real job interviews

3. Personalized Career Journeys: Dedicated career facilitators, AI-powered job

preparation tools, and guaranteed interviews

Why Join Our Mission

● Massive Market Potential: Over 3-4L students pursue online degrees annually in India

and this is growing 50% every year

● Consumer Impact Legacy: Build a consumer-facing business that transforms lives

● Exponential Growth Trajectory: Early-stage opportunity in a rapidly expanding market

● Competitive Advantage: Our platform makes degree programs with job guarantees

uniquely sellable

● Elite Team Environment: Collaborate with experts across product, operations, and

engineering

● Wealth Creation Potential: Join during our early high-growth phase

● Meaningful Impact of work: Deliver genuine value by connecting education directly to

career outcomes.

Join us in creating the future of career advancement in India’s talent workforce!!

Any UG/PG degree in Education, Psychology, or related field; 2-4 years experience in academic counseling, career guidance, or admissions; MS Office and CRM proficiency; fluency in English and Hindi; flexible for 6-day work week with rotational weekly off.

Key Responsibilities

• counseling students
• generating sales pipeline
• converting leads

Skills & Tools

Microsoft Office, CRM

Job Details

• Category: Sales
• Seniority: Mid Level
• Commitment: Full Time
• Workplace: Remote — India
• Languages: English, Hindi

About Apna

India's largest professional networking platform dedicated to helping the working class unlock networking and skilling opportunities. — Industry: Information Technology