Prem N Kapur Associates Pvt. Ltd.
Website:
foreign-study.com
Job details:
Company Description
PNK Foreign Study (Prem N. Kapur Associates Pvt. Ltd.) is one of India's longest-standing education consultancies, specializing in admission guidance to highly selective universities in the UK and US since 1981. The team works with a focused group of high-achieving students each year, offering personalized, strategy-led support across academics, extracurriculars, and narrative-building. Students regularly secure offers from leading global institutions such as Oxford, Cambridge, LSE, UCL, Columbia, UPenn, and NYU. Services span strategic academic and profile development, university selection, essay and personal statement mentorship, portfolio guidance for Art & Design applicants, interview preparation, and end-to-end application and visa advisory. The consultancy is dedicated to aligning university placements with students' long-term academic and professional aspirations.
Role Description
The Educational Counsellor will provide individualized guidance to students aspiring to study at highly selective universities abroad, supporting them through every stage of the application process, working closely with and under the guidance of senior counsellors on strategy and final narrative decisions. This full-time, on-site role is based in New Delhi and involves regular in-person meetings with students and families to discuss academic plans, university options, and application strategies. Day-to-day responsibilities include conducting counselling sessions, supporting students with profile development, advising on university and programme selection, and coaching students through early drafts of essays, personal statements, and interview preparation ahead of senior review. The Educational Counsellor will collaborate with colleagues to track student progress, maintain accurate records, and ensure that each student receives timely, high-quality support. The role also includes coordinating and representing PNK at education fairs, school visits, webinars, and other outreach events, and staying updated on global higher education trends, admission requirements, and visa processes relevant to the UK and US.
Qualifications
- Strong educational consulting and education-domain knowledge, with an understanding of global higher education systems and selective university admissions.
- Proficiency in student counselling, including one-on-one guidance, progress tracking, and tailored support for diverse academic and personal backgrounds.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to explain complex application processes clearly to students and families.
- Exposure to or training in career counselling, helping students align university choices with long-term academic and professional goals.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Education, Psychology, Counselling, or a related field; prior experience in international education consulting is highly beneficial.
- Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to handle multiple student cases simultaneously and meet application deadlines.
- Comfort working in a high-performance, outcome-focused environment, with attention to detail and a commitment to ethical, student-centric guidance.
- 1–3 years of relevant experience; candidates early in their specialisation who are ready to grow into independently owning selective-university casework are encouraged to apply.
- Willingness to travel locally and coordinate event logistics for education fairs, school visits, and webinars, including occasional weekend or evening commitments.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should send their CV and a short cover note to jenenesingh@foreign-study.com. Please include the role title in the subject line.
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