Career Counsellor

Nord Anglia Education; Mohali; On-site; INR 446,000 - 781,000; Full time

Job summary

Oakridge International School-Mohali seeks a School Career Counsellor to guide students on subjects, careers, and higher education pathways. You will conduct aptitude assessments, advise on Indian and overseas options, and support university applications and interviews.

The role involves organizing career fairs, visits, talks, and workshops, maintaining student records, and coordinating with teachers and leadership to support student development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Counselling, Education, or related field.
• 1–3 years of relevant experience in a school setting.
• Experience in university counselling/admissions is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group career counselling to students.
• Conduct career and aptitude assessments to guide student interests.
• Advise on subject selection, pathways, and higher education options in India and overseas.
• Support university applications, essays, and admissions processes.
• Organise career fairs, university visits, talks, workshops, and information sessions.
• Maintain confidential counselling records and collaborate with staff.

Skills

Career counselling

Aptitude assessment

University admissions guidance

Education

Bachelor's/Master's Degree in Counselling / Education

Tools

Career assessment tools

Job description

School: Oakridge International School, Mohali

Job Description

Job Description – School 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.
• 1–3 years of relevant experience, preferably in a school or international school.
• Experience in university counselling/admissions is highly desirable.

Regards

Human Resource

Oakridge International School-Mohali