Student Counsellor

Designation- Student Counsellor

Work place - SONA college of Technology , Salem , Tamilnadu

To provide psychological and emotional support, academic guidance, and career counseling to students, helping them achieve their full potential while maintaining mental well-being and overall development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Personal & Emotional Counseling:
• Provide one-on-one counseling to students dealing with stress, anxiety, academic pressure, personal or family issues.
• Identify and support students with emotional or behavioral challenges.
• Maintain confidentiality and a non-judgmental approach.
• Academic Guidance:
• Assist students in goal setting, time management, and study techniques.
• Support students facing academic difficulties or requiring learning support.
• Career Counseling:
• Guide students on career options, higher education, internships, and placement preparation.
• Conduct aptitude and interest assessments to suggest suitable career paths.
• Workshops & Awareness Sessions:
• Organize seminars and group sessions on mental health, stress management, soft skills, and personality development.
• Monitoring and Reporting:
• Maintain case records and counseling notes confidentially.
• Provide regular reports to management on student well-being trends and issues observed.
• Coordination:
• Liaise with faculty and parents (where appropriate) to address student issues.
• Refer students to external professionals when specialized support is required.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Master’s degree in Psychology / Counseling / Social Work or related field (mandatory).
• Minimum 3 plus years of experience in a similar role, preferably in an educational sector.
• Excellent listening, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Empathy, patience, and a student-centric approach.
• Ability to handle sensitive issues with discretion and integrity.

Work Environment:

• Full-time role based on campus.
• May require occasional evening or weekend availability for sessions or events.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From ₹20,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person