Admissions Counselor

Job Description — Admission Counsellor Aerostaredge.com * *Job Title: Admission Counsellor * *Department: Admissions & Student Counselling * *Location: Ahmedabad / Gujarat * *Employment Type: Full-Time * *Experience: 1–3 years preferred * *Industry: Education / Aviation / EdTech About Aerostar Edge Aerostar Edge is building an industry-oriented education ecosystem focused on helping students bridge the gap between * *college education, employability and real-world careers . We are looking for an * *Admission Counsellor who can go beyond selling a course — someone who can understand a student's aspirations, guide them toward the right program and confidently convert genuine interest into admission. The Role As an Admission Counsellor, you will manage prospective students from the * *first conversation to admission . You will speak with students and parents, understand their career goals, handle objections, conduct counselling sessions, create urgency and ensure that the right student chooses the right program. This is a * *target-driven role , but we are specifically looking for a consultative counsellor strong closer , not a traditional salesperson. Key Responsibilities • Counsel students and parents through calls, WhatsApp and face-to-face meetings. • Understand the student's academic background, interests, career goals and concerns. • Recommend the most relevant Aerostar Edge program. • Explain course structure, industry exposure, career pathways, fees and admission process. • Handle objections related to * *fees, career prospects, parents, competition and course value . • Follow up systematically with interested students. • Convert qualified leads into centre visits and admissions. • Maintain accurate lead and counselling information in the CRM. • Achieve weekly and monthly admission targets. • Coordinate with the telecalling, marketing and academic teams. • Maintain a strong relationship with students throughout the admission journey. • Identify opportunities for upselling / cross-selling relevant programs where appropriate. • Continuously improve counselling and closing skills through training and call reviews. What We Are Looking For We want someone who: • Is * *naturally good at conversations , not just reading scripts. • Can listen and ask the right questions. • Understands student psychology and parental concerns. • Is confident asking for the admission. • Can create urgency * *without making false promises . • Is highly persistent with follow-ups. • Is comfortable working with targets and incentives. • Takes ownership of results instead of blaming lead quality. • Learns quickly from feedback. • Has strong communication and presentation skills. • Has a genuine interest in helping students make better career decisions. Ideal Candidate * *High Empathy High Communication Commercial Mindset Strong Follow-up Integrity We would particularly value candidates who have experience in: • Education counselling • Admissions • Inside sales • EdTech • Career counselling • Student counselling • High-ticket sales Performance KPIs Your performance will be measured through: • Qualified counselling conversations • Centre visits / counselling appointments • Lead-to-visit conversion • Visit-to-admission conversion • Monthly admissions • Revenue generated • Follow-up efficiency • CRM discipline • Student experience • Counselling quality Compensation * *₹30,000 – ₹40,000/month performance incentives Final compensation will depend on experience and demonstrated ability. Career Growth This role is designed as a * *career pathway , not just an admission-sales position. * *Admission Counsellor → Senior Counsellor → Team Leader → Counselling Manager High performers will have the opportunity to take on greater responsibility in * *student counselling, team management and admissions strategy . Why Join Aerostar Edge? • Work in a growing education and career ecosystem. • Performance-linked earning opportunity. • Structured counselling and sales training. • Opportunity to work directly with students and parents. • Clear career progression. • Opportunity to become a * *Career Counselling professional , not just a salesperson. Our Ideal Candidate in One Line You don't just convince students to join you understand where they want to go and help them take the right first step.”