Scholarship & Career Counsellor

Goa based candidates only need apply

PACT Foundation is a non-profit organisation rooted in Goa with a mission to transform education, empower youth, and build stronger communities. Our new initiative, Goa Super 100, is a full undergraduate scholarship programme for 100 talented yet underprivileged Goan students to pursue higher education at reputed universities across India.

We are seeking a committed and empathetic Scholarship & Career Counsellor to coordinate the Goa Super 100 scholarship programme and provide career guidance to its recipients. This role blends programme administration with student support, ensuring every scholar is guided, encouraged, and prepared for academic and career success.

Key Responsibilities

Scholarship Coordination

• Assist in planning and executing the Goa Super 100 scholarship cycle—from outreach to application processing, shortlisting, and awarding scholarships.
• Liaise with schools, colleges, government bodies, and partner universities.
• Maintain accurate records of scholarship recipients and track their academic progress.
• Support in organising award ceremonies, orientation sessions, and review meetings.

Career Guidance & Student Support

• Provide counselling on options and admission processes.
• Organise workshops, seminars, and mentorship sessions for skill development and career readiness.
• Assist students in identifying internship and job opportunities.
• Offer ongoing emotional and academic support to help students succeed.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree required; degree/diploma in Education, Social Work, Psychology, or Career Counselling preferred.
• 2–5 years’ experience in education, counselling, or youth programmes.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Organised, proactive, and empathetic.
• Passion for helping young people achieve their potential.

Send your CV and a short statement on why you are passionate about this role to president@pactfoundation.org with the subject line: Application – Scholarship & Career Counsellor.

Job Type: Contractual / Temporary
Contract length: 6 months

Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

• What is your salary/compensation expectation?

Location:

• Mapuca, Goa (Required)

Work Location: In person