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Academic Counselor (Fresher)
Mindtel · Noida, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India
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About the Opportunity Mindtel is a fast-evolving edtech & student success platform empowering learners across India with personalized academic guidance, career mapping, and strategic admissions support. We merge data-driven insights with human-centric mentoring to help students navigate competitive education pathways—from school board choices to top global universities. As a high-impact, mission-driven team, we’re scaling our counselor network to transform how students make life-altering academic decisions. Role & Responsibilities
- Conduct one-on-one counseling sessions to assess student academic profiles, interests, and career goals.
- Guide students through course selection, exam strategy planning, and competitive college/university admissions processes.
- Create personalized academic roadmaps aligned with student aspirations, deadlines, and eligibility criteria.
- Facilitate workshops and webinars on SAT/ACT, board exams, scholarship applications, and profile-building.
- Track student progress using CRM tools and maintain accurate, updated records of counseling milestones.
- Collaborate with internal teams (content, marketing, operations) to improve counseling workflows and student outcomes. Skills & Qualifications Must-Have
- Strong grasp of Indian education systems (CBSE, ICSE, State Boards, NEP 2020)
- Basic understanding of global admissions (UCAS, Common App, SAT/ACT, IELTS/TOEFL)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Workspace
- CRM software navigation (Zoho, Salesforce, HubSpot preferred)
- Clear verbal and written communication in English
- Active listening and empathy for student/parent concerns Preferred
- Experience in student mentoring, tutoring, or academic advising (internships count)
- Familiarity with college ranking systems (QS, Times Higher Ed, NIRF)
- Certification in career counseling or educational psychology (optional but valued) Benefits & Culture Highlights
- Opportunity to shape the academic futures of thousands of Indian students
- Work in a dynamic, young team with continuous mentorship and skill-building programs
- On-site location in metro centers with collaborative, open-space work culture