Senior Counselor

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Leadership of CGC

• Lead and manage the Career Guidance Centre at the school level.
• Design a comprehensive career and college counselling roadmap aligned with IB philosophy (ATL skills, learner profile, holistic development).
• Plan and execute annual CGC calendar covering assessments, workshops, fairs, university visits, and parent engagements.

2. Student & Parent Engagement

• Introduce the CGC programme to students and parents beginning Grade IX; conduct regular touchpoints.
• Conduct structured one-on-one counselling sessions to understand student interests, strengths, personality profile, subject choices, and career aspirations.
• Support students in clarifying pathwaysIndian and international universities, vocational options, portfolio courses, competitive exams, etc.
• Provide guidance on subject selections for IB DP keeping future pathways in mind.

3. Assessments & Data Management

• Administer and interpret career/psychometric assessments (Aptitude, Interest, Personality, Career Fit).
• Maintain accurate and updated student records on

  Naviance

  (or relevant platform).
• Review and validate monthly MIS reports for internal leadership and Core Office.
• Ensure every Grade XI & XII student completes:
• Mock SOP
• Rsum building and personal profile documentation

4. Exposure, Engagement & Partnerships

• Organize and oversee CGC-led events:
• Walk the Talk sessions
• University visits and virtual sessions
• Career fairs
• Alumni interactions
• Skill-building workshops
• Liaise with industry experts, universities, and external counsellors to bring meaningful exposure to students.
• Build and sustain partnerships with Indian and international higher-education institutions.

5. Internships & Skill-Building

• Ensure

  summer internship opportunities

  for all Grade XI students.
• Expand collaboration with organizations that can offer projects, mentoring, job-shadowing, or experiential learning.

6. Faculty Collaboration

• Work closely with teachers and Coordinators to:
• Observe students throughout the year and document insights.
• Support subject selection and academic planning.
• Integrate career conversations into classroom practices (ATL, CAS, EE support where applicable).

7. Professional Development & Compliance

• Stay updated on global trends in admissions, scholarships, standardized tests, and work-readiness skills.
• Attend national and international counsellor forums, fairs, and workshops.
• Ensure compliance with all school policies, safeguarding protocols, and IB expectations.