AcadsHR Hiring for College Counsellor Job at India Full Time

Location: yemalur, Bangalore

Salary: 7LPA – 7.5LPA

The College counsellor will organize 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 College 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 AD – 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 AD: 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 AD: 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 through out 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
• Analyze 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 organization’s for job shadowing for students
• Coordinate and run all CollegeBoard Exams in schools – SAT, PSAT, NMSQT & AP Exams