Career Counsellor

Nord Anglia International School Rotterdam; Chandigarh; On-site; INR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Oakridge International School-Mohali is seeking a School Career Counsellor to guide students on academic subjects, career choices, and higher education pathways in India and overseas.

You will conduct career assessments, advise on subject selection, organize university visits and information sessions, and maintain individual career plans and counselling records while staying aligned with safeguarding policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in counselling or related field.
• Certification in Career Counselling is preferred.
• 1–3 years of relevant school experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group career counselling to students.
• Conduct career and aptitude assessments to understand interests and strengths.
• Guide subject selection, academic pathways and future career options.
• Advise on universities, courses, scholarships and admission requirements in India and overseas.
• Assist with university applications, essays, personal statements and interviews.
• Maintain career plans and counselling records for students.
• Organise career fairs, university visits, talks, workshops and info sessions.
• Coordinate with universities and external guidance organisations.
• Conduct parent counselling sessions and inform about opportunities.
• Stay updated on admissions trends, exams, scholarships and careers.

Education

Bachelor's/Master's Degree in Counselling or related field

Certification in Career Counselling (preferred)

Job description

Job Description

Job Description – School Career Counsellor

Position - Career Counsellor

Job Purpose

To guide and support students in making informed decisions about their academic subjects, career choices, and higher education pathways based on their interests, strengths, abilities, and aspirations.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group career counselling to students.
• Conduct career and aptitude assessments to understand students' interests, strengths, and career preferences.
• Guide students on subject selection, academic pathways, and future career options.
• Provide guidance on universities, colleges, courses, scholarships, and admission requirements in India and overseas.
• Support students with university applications, essays, personal statements, interviews, and admission processes.
• Maintain individual career plans and counselling records for students.
• Organise career fairs, university visits, career talks, workshops, and information sessions.
• Coordinate with universities and external career guidance organisations.
• Conduct parent counselling sessions and keep parents informed about higher education opportunities and pathways.
• Work closely with teachers, coordinators, school leadership, and pastoral teams to support student development.
• Stay updated on university admission trends, entrance examinations, scholarships, and emerging career opportunities.
• Maintain confidentiality and follow all school safeguarding and student wellbeing policies.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's/Master's Degree Counselling, Education, Career Counselling, or a related field.
• Certification in Career Counselling is preferred.
• 1–3 years of relevant experience, preferably in a school or international school.
• Experience in university counselling/admissions is highly desirable.

Location:- Mohali (Pb)

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Human Resource

Oakridge International School-Mohali

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