Career Counselor - Meluha International School

- School: Meluha International School
- Role: Career Counselor
- Location: Meluha International School, Gandipet, Hyderabad.
- Experience: 2 - 5 Years
- Timings: 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM
- Working Days: 6 Working Days

About the job

Company Description

Meluha International School is a leading international school that combines academic excellence with holistic development to nurture future-ready leaders. Serving students from Pre-Primary I to Grade XII, the school offers an innovative CBSE curriculum focused on personalised learning, mentorship, and strong preparation for competitive examinations. For Grades XI and XII, the International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (IBCP) offers specialised pathways in Business Administration and Artificial Intelligence, preparing learners for global opportunities.

A strong emphasis on sports, clubs, events, and fests helps students build confidence, creativity, and social responsibility. At Meluha, educators and staff help shape a better future for learners.

Role Description

We are looking for a dynamic, student-focused, and globally aware Career Counselor to guide students in Grades IX to XII in making informed academic, university, and career decisions aligned with their interests, strengths, and aspirations. Reporting to the Principal, you will play a pivotal role in our future-readiness vision, supporting students from career exploration and subject selection through to university admissions in India and abroad, in line with the CBSE and IBCP frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

- Conduct one-on-one and group counselling sessions to help students identify suitable academic and career pathways
- Administer and interpret psychometric and career assessments to evaluate interests, personality, aptitudes, and competencies
- Guide subject selection aligned with career goals and university eligibility under CBSE and IBCP




- Develop personalised academic and career progression plans for each student
- Lead students through the full admissions journey: university shortlisting, application strategy, SOPs, personal essays, resume and profile building, recommendations, and interview preparation
- Counsel on entrance exams such as SAT, CUET, JEE, NEET, CLAT, IELTS, and TOEFL, and assist with scholarships and financial aid
- Plan and conduct career fairs, university fairs, college visits, alumni networking sessions, and guest speaker events
- Organise career awareness workshops, seminars, and orientation sessions for students and parents
- Promote career readiness through internships, mentorship programmes, industry visits, and skill-based certifications
- Conduct workshops on leadership, communication, decision-making, time management, critical thinking, and emotional intelligence
- Support students facing academic stress, career anxiety, or self-doubt, and encourage resilience and goal-oriented planning
- Collaborate with teachers, parents, and school leadership to integrate career guidance into the school ecosystem
- Maintain confidential records of sessions, assessments, and applications, and share periodic reports on counselling and admissions outcomes
- Build relationships with universities, industry experts, and external career guidance organisations

Qualifications

- Master’s degree in Psychology, Career Counselling, Human Development, Counselling Psychology, Education, or a related field




- 2 to 5 years of career counselling experience, preferably in a CBSE, IB, IGCSE, or international school
- Robust understanding of CBSE and IB curriculum structures and of national and international university admissions
- Expertise in psychometric and career assessment tools
- Excellent communication and presentation skills for engaging students, families, and staff
- Empathy, a student-centric approach, and the ability to maintain high standards of confidentiality
- Strong organisational, documentation, and time-management skills, with comfort using digital tools for guidance and tracking
- A research-oriented mindset with awareness of emerging careers and global education trends

Preferred

- Internationally recognised certifications such as Certified Career Counsellor, NCDA, UCLA, IC3-related, psychometric assessment, or university admissions counselling certifications
- Experience in international admissions counselling and student profile building
- Familiarity with IC3 (International Career & College Counselling) and global counselling networks

What we offer

- A competitive salary as per market standards
- Comfortable twin-sharing on-campus accommodation, available for those who would like to commute.
- Convenient school bus transport, available from select pickup points
- The opportunity to build and lead a career guidance programme with direct support from school leadership

Skills: Career Counselling, Student Counselling, Psychometric Assessment, University Admissions, CBSE, IB

You can check out our company:

- Website: https://www.meluhaedu.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meluha_international_school?exln=MXR3M3prOWk5a3k5ZQ==
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/school/meluhainternationalschool/

How to apply

Apply on LinkedIn or send your CV and a short note on your counselling approach to [email protected].

📌 Career Counselor (Hyderabad)
🏢 Meluha International School
📍 Hyderabad