Job Description for Abroad Education Counselor

Job Responsibilities

• Evaluate clients’ educational and work backgrounds in order to help them determine what they need to do next to achieve their goals
• Guide students in determining their interests and abilities using a wide range of methods, such as aptitude assessments, interviews and planning materials
• Conduct group workshops on a variety of topics, including writing resumes and cover letters, successful job interviewing, using university employment databases and career development resources, researching graduate programs, and more
• Work with students to overcome issues that could undermine their academic or career success
• Help students craft a long-term plan for reaching their career objectives
• Connect learners to additional resources such as financial aid, vocational training, and other extensive counseling
• Plan and publicize programs and events such as workshops, job fairs, and orientation sessions.
• Monitor student progress and reports to determine potential problems.
• Prepare weekly reports for submission to department head.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills.
• Top-notch investigative, assessment, and communication skills.
• Ability to equip all clients to enter their preferred career paths and majors.

Job Specifications

• Graduate degree in psychology, sociology, education or any other discipline
• Ph.D. preferred
• At least 2-3 year of experience working with undergraduate and graduate level students
• Ability to remain neutral when dealing with sensitive situations
• Excellent tact, diplomacy and conflict resolution skills

Key skills required

• Strong Listening skills
• A non-judgmental attitude
• Analytical Skills
• Patience and a calm manner
• Soft-spoken
• Ability to relate to and adapt communication style to suit a wide range of people

Job Types: Full-time, Regular / Permanent

Salary: Up to ₹50,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Leave encashment
• Paid sick time

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Morning shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Commission pay
• Performance bonus
• Quarterly bonus
• Yearly bonus

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Required)

Experience:

• total work: 1 year (Required)
• Counselling: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)