Senior Admission Counsellor – Doctoral & Executive Programs

About the Role

We are looking for a skilled Senior Admission Counsellor to join the Admissions & Academic Advisory department at our location near Gaur City Chowk, Char Murthi, Noida Extension, West Greater Noida. This full-time position involves guiding senior professionals, researchers, and distinguished individuals through admissions for Ph.D., Doctor of Business Administration (DBA), and Honorary Doctorate degree programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage in consultative communication with prospective candidates including senior executives and academic researchers using various channels such as phone, video calls, email, and face-to-face meetings.
• Assess candidate suitability for academic or executive research pathways and clarify queries about accreditation, research expectations, and commitments.
• Support the nomination and evaluation process for Honorary Doctorates by assembling candidate dossiers and ensuring confidentiality and professionalism.
• Assist applicants in preparing and verifying required documentation like statements of purpose, research proposals, and CVs before submission.
• Arrange interviews between candidates and academic staff and maintain compliance with university and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and sustain long-term connections with alumni, corporate partners, and institutions to facilitate referrals and update CRM systems to track candidate progress accurately.
• Stay up to date with global academic trends, accreditation standards, and competitive doctoral offerings.

Qualifications and Skills

• Educational background: Graduate degree required; Master’s or MBA preferred.
• Experience: A minimum of 3 to 6 years in academic counseling, executive education sales, or other consultative education sales environments.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written English capabilities, with an ability to project executive presence.
• Consultative Selling: Demonstrated ability to close high-value academic or professional program enrollments.
• Research Literacy: Basic familiarity with academic research methodologies, dissertation workflows, and distinctions between research doctorate types.
• Additional preferences include experience with international admissions or dual-degree program administration.

Performance Metrics

• Achievement of monthly and quarterly enrollment goals for doctoral and honorary doctorate programs.
• Lead conversion efficiency from contact to enrollment.
• Accuracy and completeness of application materials.
• Positive feedback and satisfaction from candidates.

Compensation and Work Location

This role offers a monthly salary between INR 20,000 and 40,000 plus performance incentives. Employment is based onsite near Noida Extension.