Academic Counselor

Ideal Institute Of Engineering - India; Nadia; On-site; INR 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Ideal Institute Of Engineering - India is seeking an Academic Counselor to support learners through academic advising, career guidance, and personal development counseling in an on-site role in Nabadwip, West Bengal. The role involves meeting students to discuss plans, helping with course selection, and understanding institutional policies.

The counselor will conduct one-on-one and group sessions, organize study skills and career workshops, and collaborate with faculty and administration to

Qualifications

• Strong student counseling and career counseling skills to guide learners in academic, career, and personal development decisions.
• Effective academic advising to support course planning, progression, and curricula understanding.
• Excellent communication, active listening, clear verbal and written skills to build trust with diverse student populations.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic advising and counseling to students individually and in groups.
• Organize workshops on study skills, career options, and progression opportunities.
• Maintain accurate student records, track progress, and prepare reports for program improvement.
• Proactively reach out to students at academic risk and communicate with guardians per policy.

Skills

Student Counseling

Career Counseling

Academic Advising

Communication skills

Record keeping

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Psychology

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Education

Counseling certification (preferred)

Job description

Company Description

Ideal Institute Of Engineering - India is an education management organization located near Kalyani Shilpanchal Railway Station in Nadia, West Bengal, India. The institute focuses on providing engineering and technical education to learners from diverse backgrounds. It is committed to maintaining academic standards, supporting student development, and fostering an environment that encourages learning and innovation. Team members collaborate to enhance the educational experience and support institutional growth. The institute values professionalism, integrity, and student-centered service in all academic and administrative activities.

Role Description

The Academic Counselor will support learners through academic advising, career guidance, and personal development counseling in an on-site role based in Nabadwip. This full-time position involves meeting with students to discuss academic plans, course selection, and progression requirements, as well as helping learners understand institutional policies and resources. The role includes conducting one-on-one and group counseling sessions, organizing workshops on study skills and career options, and collaborating with faculty and administration to address student concerns. The Academic Counselor will maintain accurate student records, track progress, and prepare reports to support continuous improvement of counseling services. The position also requires proactive outreach to students who may be at academic risk and ongoing communication with guardians when appropriate, in line with institutional policies.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong Student Counseling and Career Counseling skills to guide learners in academic, career, and personal development decisions.
• Candidates should possess effective Academic Advising and Education-related knowledge to support course planning, academic progression, and understanding of curricula.
• Candidates should possess excellent Communication skills, including active listening, clear verbal and written communication, and the ability to build trust with diverse student populations.
• Candidates should possess organizational and time-management abilities to handle multiple student cases, maintain records, and meet institutional timelines.
• Relevant qualifications such as a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Psychology, Education, Counseling, or a related field are preferred.
• Experience in academic counseling or student support services in an educational institution is highly beneficial.
• Familiarity with local and national academic programs, entrance exams, and career pathways for engineering and technical fields is an advantage.