Job Title:
Senior Admission Counsellor - Study Abroad
Company: upGrad Study Abroad
Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Created: 2025-09-21
Job Type: Full Time
Job Description:
Job Title: Senior Admission Counsellor - Study AbroadLocation: ChennaiWorking Days: 6 (Monday – Saturday)Timings: 10:30 AM – 7:30 PMAbout upGradFounded in 2015, upGrad is Asia’s largest integrated Learning, Skilling, WorkforceDevelopment, and Placement company. Its offerings include online and hybrid degrees, studyabroad programs, certifications, bootcamps, and doctorates for working professionals. Throughits B2B arm, upGrad also provides enterprise training, recruitment, and staffing services. With10M+ learners across 100+ countries, 300+ global university partners, 2500+ pathwayconnections, and 20,000+ recruitment partners, upGrad continues to empower careersworldwide.Learn more: /study-abroadAbout the roleAs a Senior Admission Counsellor - Study Abroad, you will play a key role in guiding studentsand parents through their overseas education journey via face-to-face counselling sessions.Your focus will be to understand student aspirations, recommend the right universities andcourses across destinations (USA, UK, Germany, Canada, Australia and more) and provideend-to-end support from enquiry to admission.5 Reasons to join upGrad Study Abroad1. Performance Incentives: Target monthly incentive of INR 25000 – 40000 with potentialto earn 1.5X/2X of that based on performance. Apart from this, there are additionalpayouts for special schemes on referrals.2. Career Growth: Eligible for promotion in 1 year or lateral move to other Business Unitsin 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 healthhelpline.5. Referral Bonus: INR 15,000 for successful referrals, get more colleagues to join upGradKey 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 targetsSkills & Experience• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in admissions/counselling or education sales (with atleast 1 year in the same company).• Study Abroad knowledge is preferred, but not mandatory - structured training will beprovided.• Strong communication and influencing skills to engage effectively with students andparents.• Demonstrated track record of achieving counselling/enrollment targets.• Minimum education qualification: Graduation in any stream; Postgraduate preferred.Equal OpportunityWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do notdiscriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, gender identity orexpression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Allemployment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.