Position: University Guidance Counselor

Campus: The Ardee School – New Delhi & Goa

Role Purpose The University Guidance Counselor will support students in making informed academic and career decisions by providing comprehensive university and career counselling. The role involves guiding students from Year 8 onwards through self-discovery, career exploration, university selection, application processes, and successful transition to higher education. The counselor will also collaborate closely with parents, mentors, school leadership, and universities to build a robust college guidance program across campuses.

Key Responsibilities

Student Career & University Guidance

- Guide students from Year 8 onwards in identifying career pathways aligned with their personality, interests, strengths, and academic abilities.
- Provide individual academic, career, and university counselling to help students make informed decisions regarding higher education.
- Conduct one-on-one counselling sessions with students and parents to explore suitable university and career options.
- Administer career assessments and psychometric evaluations, analyse results, and provide detailed feedback to students, parents, and school mentors.
- Maintain comprehensive student profiles, counselling records, progress reports, and university planning documentation.

University Application Support

Guide students throughout the university application process, including:

- University research and shortlisting
- Student transcripts and academic records management
- Application planning and timelines
- Common Application and other application portals




- Statement of Purpose (SOP) guidance
- Supplemental essays
- Letters of Recommendation (LOR) guidance
- Interview preparation
- Final application submissions
- Offer evaluation and acceptance

College & Career Readiness

- Develop and implement a comprehensive school-wide university and career readiness programme.
- Design and conduct workshops, seminars, awareness sessions, university fairs, and career-related events for students and parents.
- Encourage students to participate in internships, leadership programmes, research opportunities, community service, CSR initiatives, and other profile-building activities.
- Identify and facilitate external exposure opportunities that enhance students' academic and personal development.

University Relations

- Build and maintain strong relationships with universities and higher education institutions in India and internationally.
- Coordinate university visits, admission officer interactions, career fairs, information sessions, and networking events on campus.
- Stay updated on university admission requirements, scholarship opportunities, financial aid, programme offerings, and global higher education trends.

Collaboration & Programme Development





- Work closely with school leadership, coordinators, mentors, and parents to ensure each student's academic and career plan is effectively monitored and supported.
- Contribute to the development of school programmes and pedagogical practices that align with students' future academic and career aspirations.
- Prepare periodic reports on student progress, counselling outcomes, and university placement data for school leadership.

Key Competencies

- Excellent counselling, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong understanding of Indian and international university admissions processes.
- Ability to build meaningful relationships with students, parents, educators, and university representatives.
- Strong organisational, planning, and documentation skills.
- High level of empathy, discretion, and professionalism.
- Ability to manage multiple student portfolios while maintaining attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

- Master's degree in Counselling, Psychology, Education, Career Guidance, or a related field.
- Relevant experience in university counselling, career guidance, or college admissions, preferably within an international or K–12 school workplace.
- Familiarity with Indian and international higher education systems, including undergraduate admissions, scholarships, and application platforms.

If you believe every student deserves thoughtful, personalised guidance, we’d love to hear from you. Write to us at with your CV and a short note on your counselling philosophy.

📌 University Guidance Counsellor (India)
🏢 The Ardee School
📍 India