JOB DESCRIPTION

Career Counsellor

The Career counsellor will organise and oversee all aspects of the career exploration and
college admissions under the guidance of the Head: Student Advancement Cell in

- Creating a culture of academic excellence and self directed learners who take charge

of their application process.

- Achieving the SAC’s mission to support all students in the areas of academic

achievement, personal/social development, choices and career development

The Career Counsellor works closely with members of the Student Advancement Cell,
Programme Coordinators, Teachers, and external consultants

Reporting to: Head – Student Advancement Cell

Overall responsibilities

- Plan, design and provide structured career and college counselling support to all

students from grade 9 to 12
- Coordinate the internal college admissions process and external consultants

- Consult with Head - SAC regarding department goals

- Maintain relationships with the admission representatives and be an advocate of

students at colleges and universities

- Communicate with parents and students regarding the college admission process and

have the overall responsibility for preparing and sending college applications

- Work with faculty to integrate college-related skills (i.e., essay writing, interviewing,

etc.) into regular curricula.

- Attend and contribute to SAC and programme/grade level meetings
- General administrative duties such as maintaining databases and records of students.
- Assist in operational plans and perform related duties as assigned
- Provide regular report to the Head: SAC on the overall programme and individual

students

Specific responsibilities:

- College Counselling

Provide college counselling to students
- Plan the college guidance process, and deadlines in consultation with the

Head: SAC and programme coordinators

- Plan,



arrange and coordinate the college admissions visits for parents and

students

- Build and maintain relationships with admission professionals

- Maintain upto date contact details of college admission professionals
- Coordinate information about visits, deadlines, college fairs both internally

(students and parents) externally on social media

- Guide students in understanding and using Cialfo
- Maintain relevant school records such as transcripts, report cards, high school

profile

- Educate parents about the college admission process.
- Coordinate and manage online college meetings. Follow up as appropriate by

email and/or Zoom/Teams

- Meet with students and parents individually and as a group to guide them

through the college application process -
o Reviewing Essays
o Reviewing university lists
o Coordinating with teacher’s for LOR’s
o Reviewing final applications
o and timely submission of applications

- Monitor individual student progress throughout the process
- Handle all queries by parents and students on the application process.
- Maintain a strong knowledge of colleges and universities. Stay current on high

education changes

- Career Counselling

Plan and administer group career guidance sessions
- Conduct individual and group guidance sessions to help students make

informed career decisions

- Determine appropriate, aptitude and interest assessments required to assist

students in career decisions

- Analyse and interpret career assessment results and incorporate them in career

counselling sessions

- Plan and conduct career talks and career fairs by experts
- Develop partnerships with organisations for job shadowing for students
- Coordinate and run all CollegeBoard Exams in schools - SAT, PSAT, NMSQT

& AP Exams

- Professional Development:

To foster own professional development through self directed professional

reading, developing professional contacts, attending career development
courses and training as directed

📌 Career Counselor (India)
🏢 Neev
📍 India