This role is for one of the Weekday's clients
Min Experience: 5 years
Location: Bengaluru
JobType: full-time
We are looking for an experienced
Senior University & Career Counsellor (IBDP)
to lead and manage career guidance, university admissions, and post-school planning for IBDP students (Grades *****). This role involves working closely with students, parents, faculty, and international university representatives to ensure smooth and successful transitions to higher education worldwide.
Key Responsibilities
Provide individual and group counselling to IBDP students on career exploration, subject selection, and long-term academic pathways
Guide students through international university admissions processes across the US, UK, Canada, Europe, Asia, and Australia
Manage end-to-end college applications, including timelines, essays, documentation, and coordination of recommendations
Conduct career assessments, aptitude tests, and student profile-building activities
Plan and organize career fairs, university visits, information sessions, workshops, and parent orientations
Advise students on appropriate IB subject combinations aligned with career and university goals
Maintain accurate student records, counselling notes, and application tracking systems
Stay current with IBDP policies, global admissions requirements, and higher education trends




Mentor junior counsellors (where applicable) and contribute to strategic planning of guidance programs
Qualifications & Experience
Master's degree in Counselling, Psychology, Education, or a related field
5–8+ years of experience in university guidance or career counselling, preferably in IBDP or international school settings
Strong knowledge of the IBDP curriculum and global university admissions processes
Proven experience working with students, parents, and international universities
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills
Key Skills
Student-focused counselling and mentoring
Career mapping and strategic planning
Admissions counselling and application management
Solid organizational and documentation abilities
Cultural sensitivity with global exposure
Workshop facilitation and presentation skills
Ideal Candidate Profile
Senior counsellors seeking to lead IBDP-focused guidance programs
Professionals with deep expertise in international university admissions
Educators passionate about guiding students toward successful futures beyond school
Skills
IBDP & University Guidance Expertise
Career Counselling
Career Path Planning
Student Counselling
Admissions Counselling

📌 Senior University & Career Counsellor (Ibdp) (Bengaluru)
🏢 Weekday AI
📍 Bengaluru