Academic Counselor

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