Academic and Professional Counsellor

Qualification & Experience

Pre-requisites

• Master’s degree in Psychology, Counselling, HR, Education or a related field.

• 5-7 years’ experience in academic / career counselling, student development or placement

support.

• Strong communication, empathy and ability to handle confidential information.

Desirable

• MBA / PGDM (HR / Training & Development) or certifications in career counselling /

psychometric testing.

• Exposure to corporate HR / recruitment or higher education counselling.

• Training in mental health first aid or emotional intelligence.

Role & Responsibilities

• Conduct 1:1 counselling session for academic performance, career planning and personal

growth.

• Guide students in career goal setting, industry awareness, and role selection.
• Help students manage stress anxiety and rejection during the placement season.
• Support placement readiness through resume reviews, mock interviews, and group

workshops.

• Facilitate academic improvement strategies including but not limited to, study skills, time

management and exam preparation.

• Administer or interpret psychometric / aptitude assessments to provide structured guidance.
• Design group sessions and workshops on communication, workplace adaptability, ethics and

leadership.

• Collaborate with the Placement Unit and Faculty to align guidance with recruiter’s

expectations.

• Maintain confidential records, track progress and prepare student development reports for

review.

• Contribute to BITS CARE’s wellness and placement initiatives, ensuring integration with

institutional goals.