University Guidance Counselor

JOB DESCRIPTION – UNIVERSITY GUIDANCE COUNSELLOR

Job Title University Guidance Counsellor

Administrative Reporting School principal

Functional Reporting Head – Career Development and Higher Education Readiness

Job Purpose

The role involves providing professional leadership and strategic management in Career and University

Guidance, ensuring the implementation of high-quality guidance systems that align with global standards,

optimizing resources, and driving improved outcomes for all students.

It focuses on offering personalized career counseling to students and parents, tailored to their age,

strengths, interests, and personality traits, to enable informed decisions about subject choices, career

pathways, and university options. A key aspect is supporting students in building compelling academic

and extracurricular profiles and guiding them through the preparation and submission of impactful university applications.

Collaborating with staff, the role fosters an educational environment that promotes inquiry-based

learning and holistic development, helping students explore their potential and achieve personal growth.

By integrating best practices, it aims to nurture well-rounded individuals prepared to excel in higher

education and beyond.

Duties and Responsibilities

 Plan, organize, and deliver a comprehensive career guidance program for secondary students from Grades 7 to 12.

 Design and implement a structured framework for delivering the Careers program to students and staff, ensuring seamless classroom training and providing guidance or instruction as needed on career development and university preparation.

 Collaborate with the School Management and Grade 11/12 tutors to provide university

guidance and support throughout the application process for staff, students, and parents.

 Compile and validate information to produce accurate, official transcripts for university

applications in the required format.

 Gather and organize student brag sheets to facilitate the creation of effective references by subject teachers and counsellors

 Oversee the tracking of student university applications and share updates with reporting

managers

 Collaborate with the Functional Manager to conduct an annual review of the University

Guidance Program.

 Work with the Administrative Manager to review processes annually and contribute to the

School Improvement Plan.

 Effectively communicate career and university opportunities to students and the broader school

community.

 Manage the planning and execution of a structured program and calendar for university visits

to the school.

JOB DESCRIPTION – UNIVERSITY GUIDANCE COUNSELLOR

 Deliver group presentations and conduct individual interviews to provide guidance and support.

 Facilitate individual and group counseling sessions to assist students with academic and career

planning.

 Organize a series of family interview sessions starting from Grade 9 to foster collaborative

decision-making.

 Organize and schedule orientation programs and internships for students.

 Plan and organize University Fairs on Campus

 Create and update the school profile annually to reflect current achievements and offerings.

 Maintain a comprehensive database of student destinations, offers, and acceptances.

 Develop and regularly update an alumni database to track graduates' progress.

 Provide an annual report detailing student destinations and outcomes.

 Represent the school at relevant career and university conferences.

 Ensure that career and university resources are up-to-date and explore additional tools to enhance these offerings.

 Manage and operate the Career Guidance Technology platform, engaging with students, staff, and parents effectively.

 Participate in relevant workshops and training sessions to stay informed of best practices.

Qualifications

 M.A. in Psychology/Sociology with at least 2 years working as school counsellor/ University Guidance

Counsellor

OR

 M.A./M.Ed in Education with at least 3 years experience working as English teacher

 Certification in Guidance Counselling is desirable

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹60,000.00 - ₹72,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Health insurance

Work Location: In person