Career Counselor

Job Brief:

We are looking for a capable candidate for the position of College/Career Counsellor. The role will be responsible for helping students articulate their academic achievements, develop their portfolios, ensure career readiness, and build personal and social competencies through a comprehensive counselling program.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop a comprehensive, long-term career counselling program and calendar.
• Provide early interventions in facilitating students career choices and decisions.
• Lead a small team of counsellors to implement and facilitate the career counselling program.
• Provide maximum exposure to students by building Marquee University and industry interfaces.
• Build a system to provide personalized and individual counselling; value and respond to the diversity and individual differences of students.
• Ensure equitable access to opportunities for all students.
• Provide direct support services through structured conventions.
• Collaborate and consult with parents, teachers, community organizations, and other stakeholders.
• Perform assessments, interpret tests, and study student records.
• Gather and analyze data to measure results.
• Develop structured reporting mechanisms for all stakeholders.
• Arrange college visits and trips to local college fairs.
• Build and maintain relationships with admission professionals.
• Check and distribute documents and correspondence.
• Compile records of office activities and maintain a database system; update mailing lists and contact lists.
• Educate families about college admissions and financial aid or scholarship possibilities.
• Educate students on interviewing techniques, self-assessment tools, and application essay writing techniques.
• Guide students and parents/guardians through the college admissions and application process.
• Handle incoming inquiries and prepare written responses to routine requests.
• Meet individually with students and parents to explore and identify appropriate college options; communicate regularly with counselees.
• Monitor individual student progress throughout the college application process.
• Participate in events sponsored by the College Counselling Office, including evening college fairs, workshops, college trips, and the Spring College Visit trip.
• Prepare and edit documents; check and enter data; prepare and send mailings and packages.
• Prepare supplementary materials for colleges and oversee the submission of school credentials (transcripts and letters of recommendation).
• Review files and records to respond to general information requests.
• Serve as a resource for students, parents, and faculty regarding admission criteria and college data.
• Share financial aid and scholarship information in a timely manner with students and families.
• Understand the college admission process across various institution types and selectivity levels.
• Work with faculty to integrate college-related skills (essay writing, interviewing, etc.) into curricula.
• Work with the Test Prep Coordinator to provide information about testing options and preparatory classes.
• Write detailed school recommendation letters for members of the senior class.

Requirements:

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to build and lead a team.
• Integrity and professionalism.
• Ability to respond effectively to the needs of a diverse student population.
• Working knowledge of counselling models, practices, and resources.
• Highly data-driven with strong analytical skills.
• Tech-savvy with excellent knowledge of MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Sound judgment and emotional intelligence.
• Masters degree in School Counselling.
• Proficiency with Windows-based computers, internet, email, and typing.
• Knowledge of relevant applications including MS Office; Naviance is a plus.
• Bachelors degree (Masters preferred) from an accredited college/university.

Skills:

• Strong work ethic.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate within a team.
• Adaptability, initiative, and flexibility.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Customer service orientation and strong interpersonal skills.
• Enthusiasm for working with internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with excellent grammar and punctuation.
• Integrity, sound judgment, decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
• Reliability and confidentiality.
• Skilled in information gathering and data management (student and college records).

Behavioural Expectations:

• Acts on her/his own initiative within defined and acceptable parameters.
• Demonstrates rational and mature decision-making without undue bias.
• Assumes responsibility and ownership for operational issues and tasks.
• Creates a positive impact on students and staff.
• Proactively plans for situations and circumstances.
• Projects an appropriate professional image.
• Punctual and dependable.
• Communicates clearly, sensitively, and persuasively with stakeholders.
• Supports the aims, objectives, goals, ethos, and mission of the school.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates can share their profiles at:

ashwini.s@vidyashilp.com

careers@vidyashilp.com