Senior Counselor
Shiv Nadar School
5 - 10 years
Chennai
Posted: 12/12/2025
Getting a referral is 5x more effective than applying directly
Job Description
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.
Services you might be interested in
Improve Your Resume Today
Boost your chances with professional resume services!
Get expert-reviewed, ATS-optimized resumes tailored for your experience level. Start your journey now.
