Academic Counselor (Fresher)

• 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