Career Development Manager

ABOUT LIGHTHOUSE LEARNING

Nurturing over 200,000 students every day

Role Purpose:

To empower students to discover their strengths, explore career pathways, and access world-class higher education opportunities through strategic guidance and global partnerships.

Role and responsibilities

1. Strategic Leadership & Program Design

• Develop and implement a Group-wide Career Development framework, integrating global best practices in career counseling, university readiness, and student development.
• Design and manage structured programs for students (Grades 7–12) that promote self-discovery, informed decision-making, and future readiness.
• Collaborate with academic leaders to embed career readiness and higher education preparation within the curriculum.

2. University Partnerships & External Engagement

• Build and sustain partnerships with leading domestic and international universities, industry bodies, and scholarship organizations to create diverse pathways for students.
• Curate and manage an annual University Engagement Calendar, including fairs, webinars, and on-campus events to strengthen the school-university connect.
• Represent Lighthouse Learning Group at higher education forums, fairs, and global education conferences.

3. Counseling Excellence & Capability Building

• Lead, mentor, and upskill the Career Counselling team across schools to ensure consistency in delivery and alignment with the Group’s strategic vision.
• Establish standards, tools, and processes for personalized student guidance, including psychometric assessments, profiling, and college readiness tracking.
• Provide advisory support to School Principals and Counsellors on complex or high-stakes university admissions cases.

4. Operations, Analytics & Quality Assurance

• Monitor and analyze trends in university admissions, student career interests, and program outcomes to guide strategy and continuous improvement.
• Oversee the management of student data and documentation required for university applications, transcripts, and recommendations.
• Drive implementation of a Career Development Management System (digital platform) for tracking student progress and university placements.

5. Stakeholder Collaboration

• Partner with internal stakeholders — Academic R&D, School Leadership, and Communications — to promote the Career Development agenda.
• Engage with parents and the broader school community through sessions, workshops, and communication initiatives to build awareness and trust.
• Support the Head – Career Development & Higher Education Readiness in strategic initiatives and policy formulation for the function.

Experience and Qualification

Qualifications & Experience

• Master’s degree in Education, Psychology, Counselling, or a related field.
• 10–12 years of experience in career counseling, higher education advising, or university partnership management, preferably in a K–12 or international education environment.
• Strong understanding of global university admission processes (U.S., U.K., Canada, Europe, India, and emerging markets).
• Proven experience in building institutional partnerships and leading multi-stakeholder programs.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills.

Key Competencies

• Strategic Thinking and Execution
• Relationship Management and Collaboration
• Influencing and Stakeholder Engagement
• Data-driven Decision Making
• Passion for Student Development and Educational Excellence