Zigsaw Consultancy Services Hiring For Student Counsellor at Chennai, Tamil Nadu Full Time

Roles/Responsibilities:
This job is ideal for those who are passionate about learning and meeting new people and will suite
people who enjoy working in a challenging and target-driven environment. The job will involve
updated
information is provided to students. There are significant opportunities for international travel and
vertical growth within the company
The Student Advisor’s role and responsibilities will include and is not restricted to the following.

• Generate footfalls, applicants and university deposit payments through telemarketing/

counselling/ participating in events / visiting schools and colleges in the region

• Identify, recruit and enrol prospective students in designated courses
• Interact and advise potential candidates about international study opportunities, application

process, visa procedures and work opportunities.

• Should ensure a high rate of conversion from lead generation into applicant and university

deposit payment and visa processing

• Establish relations with colleges in and around the city to source database and have an

opportunities to interact with students in the colleges.

• Deliver a session on “International Study and Work opportunities” to relevant audiences.
• If market requires: Train, develop and maintain a team of junior counsellors/ tele-callers to

ensure that our clients are given current and accurate information on international study
opportunities

• Ensure that required follow-up activities are carried on in time with customers and

international clients to ensure business development.

• Work closely with the operations team to ensure application are processing in a timely and

accurate manner

• Assist with promoting partner institutions. This will include and is not restricted to

generating leads from Indian colleges, schools, telemarketing, follow ups and counselling
session.

• Should ensure that the management is aware of market feedback and trends in the student

community.

• Ensure that student records are maintained in an effective manner and necessary follow ups

are undertaken to ensure that the student receives his/her offers in time.

• Must constantly upgrade him/her on destinations, universities and their courses.
• Must be aware of the visa process/ required information to effectively complete the

assigned tasks.

• Undertake outstation counselling sessions when necessary
• Ensure that all required reports are submitted in time and accurately.
• Effective use of the internal Software
• Undertake necessary application processing and follow-ups to ensure that clients get their

offers in time.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Graduation or Post Graduation in any field.
• At least 2 years of experience in counseling will be beneficial but not essential.

Skills Required

• Should be result oriented and able to work under pressure to meet target
• Interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication and English Language skills
• Quick learner
• An open-minded and sensitive approach when dealing with people
• The ability to work as part of a team
• Independence and self-motivation
• Self-awareness, Self-knowledge, Security and Self-belief
• Capability of working under pressure
• Time management skills.

Job Types: Full-time, Regular / Permanent

Salary: ₹25,000.00 – ₹80,000.00 per month

Schedule:

• Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Chennai, Tamil Nadu: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Preferred)

Experience:

• total work: 2 years (Preferred)