Study Abroad Counsellor
Job Description
About Us
We are the largest and most active online platform for international education!
Yocket was established in 2015 with a mission to connect people to the world's best learning opportunities.
Today, Yocket is the largest community-driven online platform for international education. We help the study abroad aspirants by connecting them to the best universities over the world. Till date, we have helped more than 10,00,000 students across countries pursue their higher education.
Every day thousands of students use our products to explore universities, connect with peers and alumni from renowned universities.Recently we were chosen as one of the Top 100 Indian Startups by Google and MeitY's Appscale Academy Initiative !!We're also ranked #18 on AppStore Top Charts - Education!
At Yocket, we strive to help our employees find passion and purpose. Join us in changing the way students make their decisions about education. If you wish to create an impact and help students get the best education by taking our vision ahead, we would love to have you in our team!
Job Description
Position: Undergraduate Study Abroad Counsellor (Hybrid Role - 2 Days in Office, Rest days work from home , Monday fixed off)Location: Mumbai , Nariman Point.
Job Responsibilities:
- Play a key role in shaping the academic and career paths of undergraduate students pursuing higher education abroad.
- Guide students step by step to discover their dream university and program, aligning them with their academic and career goals.
- Assist students with undergraduate university and course selection, provide guidance on scholarships, application processes, and financial aid options.
- Help students with profile building, including guidance on SOPs, LORs, resume editing, and interview preparation.
- Advise students on visa processes for key study-abroad destinations such as the USA, UK, Canada, Australia, and more.
- Establish clear follow-up mechanisms with students and partner universities to ensure a smooth application process.
- Stay updated on the latest information and utilize technology to provide real-time, high-quality counseling services.
- Assist students in preparing the necessary documents for their applications, ensuring all requirements are met.
- Provide daily support to students to address any concerns, follow up on their applications, and liaise with universities and internal teams.
- Ensure the highest quality of student experience by meeting timelines and setting new benchmarks in student services.
Requirements:
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Strong listening abilities to understand student concerns and guide them effectively.
- 1+ years of experience in overseas education counseling, particularly for undergraduate students.
- Familiarity with the admission processes for top universities in the USA, UK, Canada, Australia, and other study-abroad destinations.
- A strong willingness to learn and adapt.
- Graduation or Masters in Counseling, Psychology, or related fields will be an advantage.
- Tech-savvy and comfortable working with digital tools for providing counseling services.
Benefits:
- We care about your physical and mental well-being (many benefits available at the click of a button).
- 6 days workweek with flexible work timings for a great work-life balance.
- Hybrid work model: 2 days in the office, Rest work from home .
- Ownership of your work with mentorship, not bosses we value accountability and independence.