Academic Counselor / Senior Academic Counselor

About Band Nine Academy
Band Nine Academy, founded by Elizabeth John, a renowned IELTS coach in India, is a growing IELTS training institute based in Kottayam, Kerala. We help students achieve their desired band scores through personalized, strategy-focused training and individual attention.
About the Opportunity
We are looking for a student-focused Academic Counsellor who enjoys interacting with students, understanding their goals, and helping them make the right learning decisions.
This is an opportunity to work in a learning-driven and growth-oriented environment, gain hands-on experience in the education and EdTech space, and work closely with experienced educators and IELTS professionals. You will get exposure to student counselling, admissions, communication, lead management, and the day-to-day functioning of a growing education brand.
Employment Type: Full-time
Location: Kottayam, Kerala
Key Responsibilities
Connect with daily leads and understand their IELTS and learning requirements.
Counsel students based on their individual goals and recommend suitable courses.
Coordinate and encourage students to attend demo sessions.
Follow up with prospective students through calls and WhatsApp.
Build meaningful relationships with students throughout their decision-making journey.
Convert interested leads into course enrollments.
Maintain accurate lead records and follow-up status.
Work closely with the academic and management teams to ensure a smooth student experience.
Who We’re Looking For
Fluent in Malayalam and comfortable communicating with students in Malayalam — Mandatory.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Someone who genuinely enjoys talking to students, understanding their needs, and helping them.
Prior knowledge of IELTS, Spoken English, or PTE is preferred but not mandatory.
Experience in IELTS, Spoken English, PTE, EdTech, education counselling, or admissions will be an advantage.
Strong listening, follow-up, relationship-building, and conversion skills.
Friendly, responsible, target-oriented, and student-focused.
Willingness to learn, take ownership, and grow with the organization.
What You Can Expect
A positive and learning-focused work environment.
Opportunity to work closely with experienced educators and IELTS professionals.
Hands-on exposure to the education, counselling, and EdTech ecosystem.
Opportunities to develop your communication, counselling, sales, and professional skills.
A role where your contribution directly impacts students and the growth of the academy.
Scope to take on greater responsibilities as you grow with the organization.
Know More About Us
Website: www.bandnineacademy.com
Instagram: @bandnineacademy

Work arrangement
Yes