Optimum Overseas Consulting Hiring For Career Counselor at Hyderabad, Telangana Full Time

Job Role : Career Advisor/Counsellor

What will you do?

Who are extremely passionate about advising students on studying overseas. The opportunity will allow you to work on various levels of education and job requirements.

As an advisor on overseas education and job placements, you will be required to provide accurate, comprehensive and impartial advice on higher educational and job opportunities overseas.

Guide, counsel and advise students and professionals seeking to study and work overseas on standardised tests such as IELTS, possible financial aid, on student visa, work visa, permanent residency and travel overseas.

Provide in-depth information to candidates in-person, via e-mail, telephone and internet tools through one-on-one, group advising, sessions and webinars.

Create awareness about overseas higher education and job opportunities by conducting outreach programs through participation in education/career fairs, seminars, book fairs, workshops and talks at high schools, colleges/universities and other relevant public forums.

Liaise and develop contacts with universities/colleges and Indian higher education institutions and high schools, to facilitate and support their participation in the outreach programs.

Prepare reports and presentations on leads received and conversions and develop counselling material on overseas education and job opportunities as required.

Coordinate on logistical issues related to events; venue arrangements, display materials for education fairs, and generating participants for advising sessions and outreach activities.

What are we looking for?

• The role requires at least a Bachelor’s degree;
• Must have at least 2 years’ experience, preferably advising students and young professionals on college or university admissions and job opportunities
• Must have knowledge of overseas systems and programs;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with professionals, students, parents, educational institutions, and others as needed.
• Experience in organising events, conferences and educational fairs.
• Must have a passion and desire to guide and advise professionals and students about working or studying overseas.
• Excellent oral and written communication and public speaking skills.
• Ability to work both collaboratively and independently.

Strong organisational skills with an emphasis on detail and ability to multi-task.

• Strong analytical skills including data gathering, analysis, assessment and evaluation, and evidence-based planning.
• Proficiency in MS Office – Outlook, word, excel, power-point and other presentation tools; database management; adept in Internet-based tools and use of social media.

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Hyderabad, Telangana: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Career counseling: 2 years (Preferred)