Senior Admission Counsellor - Study Abroad

Job Title: Senior Admission Counsellor - Study Abroad

Location: Mumbai

Working Days: 6 (Monday – Saturday)

Timings: 10:30 AM – 7:30 PM

About upGrad

Founded in 2015, upGrad is Asias largest integrated Learning, Skilling, Workforce Development, and Placement company. Its offerings include online and hybrid degrees, study abroad programs, certifications, bootcamps, and doctorates for working professionals. Through its B2B arm, upGrad also provides enterprise training, recruitment, and staffing services. With 10M+ learners across 100+ countries, 300+ global university partners, 2500+ pathway connections, and 20,000+ recruitment partners, upGrad continues to empower careers worldwide.

Learn more: www.upgrad.com/study-abroad

About the role

As a Senior Admission Counsellor - Study Abroad, you will play a key role in guiding students and parents through their overseas education journey via face-to-face counselling sessions. Your focus will be to understand student aspirations, recommend the right universities and courses across destinations (USA, UK, Germany, Canada, Australia and more) and provide end-to-end support from enquiry to admission.

5 Reasons to join upGrad Study Abroad

1. Performance Incentives: Target monthly incentive of INR 25000 – 40000 with potential to earn 1.5X/2X of that based on performance. Apart from this, there are additional payouts for special schemes on referrals.
2. Career Growth: Eligible for promotion in 1 year or lateral move to other Business Units in India and abroad.
3. Upskilling for Self & Family: 100% free upGrad programs for employees, 50% discount for family members.
4. Health & Wellbeing: INR 5L medical insurance for self + family and 24x7 mental health helpline.
5. Referral Bonus: INR 15,000 for successful referrals, get more colleagues to join upGrad

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct in-person counselling sessions with students and parents.
• Guide them on country options, universities, courses, and eligibility requirements.
• Support students with applications, documentation, interview, and visa processes.
• Build strong relationships and trust to drive conversion of enquiries to admissions.
• Achieve monthly counselling and enrollment targets

Skills & Experience

• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in education sales (with at least 1 year in the same company).
• Study Abroad knowledge is preferred, but not mandatory - structured training will be provided.
• Strong communication and influencing skills to engage effectively with students and parents.
• Demonstrated track record of achieving counselling/enrollment targets.
• Minimum education qualification: Graduation in any stream; Postgraduate preferred.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.