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Senior Counselor

Shiv Nadar School

5 - 10 years

Chennai

Posted: 12/12/2025

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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.

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