Education Counsellor

1. Academic Guidance and Support

• Course Planning: Advise students on selecting appropriate courses, academic streams, and electives that align with their interests, strengths, and graduation requirements.
• Personalized Education Plans: Develop and implement individualized plans that address a student's unique needs, goals, and learning style.
• Monitoring Progress: Track student academic performance (grades, transcripts) and intervene with support strategies (e.g., tutoring, study skills workshops) when difficulties arise.
• Study Skills: Teach students essential skills such as time management, effective note-taking, and exam preparation techniques.

2. Career and College Planning

• Career Exploration: Administer and interpret aptitude, personality, and career assessment tests to help students explore potential career paths.
• Post-Secondary Guidance: Provide in-depth information on universities, colleges, vocational programs, and admission requirements.
• Application Assistance: Guide students through the entire application process, including essay writing, interview preparation, and meeting submission deadlines.
• Financial Aid: Advise students and families on financial aid options, scholarships, and grants.
• Staying Current: Remain updated on educational trends, industry developments, and changing admission requirements.

3. Personal and Emotional Development

• Individual & Group Counseling: Offer one-on-one and group counselling sessions to address personal, social, or emotional issues that may impact academic performance (e.g., stress, anxiety, conflict).
• Crisis Intervention: Provide immediate support and referral services in crisis situations.
• Advocacy: Act as an advocate for students' needs within the educational institution and help secure necessary resources.
• Wellness: Promote the mental health and well-being of students and help them develop coping strategies.

4. Collaboration and Administration

• Stakeholder Communication: Liaise effectively with teachers, school administrators, parents, and external mental health professionals to ensure a unified support system for the student.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate, confidential, and up-to-date records of all student interactions, progress, and outcomes.
• Workshops: Organize and conduct informational sessions and workshops for students and parents on topics like college readiness, career paths, and study habits.

Required Skills and QualificationsEducation and Certifications

• Required: Bachelor's Degree in Counseling, Education, Psychology, or a related field.
• Often Preferred/Required: Master's Degree in School Counseling, Educational Counseling, or a closely related field.
• Licensure/Certification: Relevant state or national certification/licensure in school counseling or educational counseling (requirements vary by region and institution).

Essential Skills

• Exceptional Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with students, parents, and staff.
• Empathy and Patience: A compassionate, non-judgmental, and patient approach to address student concerns.
• Active Listening: The ability to truly hear and understand students' needs and aspirations.
• Organizational Skills: Excellent skills to manage a diverse caseload, appointments, and record-keeping simultaneously.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to assess complex situations and develop practical solutions.
• The work location for an Education Counsellor position at Swaminarayan University is Kalol, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹35,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Provident Fund

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Prahlad Nagar, Ahmedabad, Gujarat: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Application Question(s):

• Kindly mention your current CTC.

Work Location: In person