Senior Career Counsellor

Beyond Mentor; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 508,000 - 608,000; Full time

Job summary

Beyond Mentor in Hyderabad seeks a Senior Career Counsellor to guide Grades 10–12 students through academic and career decisions. You will leverage expertise in Indian and international admissions, UCAS, Common App, and essential entrance exams to support a personalised college path.

You will conduct one-on-one and group sessions, maintain records, and coordinate with parents and schools to deliver comprehensive career guidance programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Psychology, Counselling, Education, or a related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in career counselling or university admissions guidance.
• Strong knowledge of Indian and international higher education systems.
• Good understanding of UCAS, Common App, and other university application platforms.
• Knowledge of national and international entrance examinations and admission requirements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct one-on-one career counselling sessions for students in Grades 10–12.
• Guide students in identifying suitable career paths based on interests, aptitude, and academics.
• Provide detailed information about Indian and international universities, courses, eligibility criteria, and admission requirements.
• Explain international university application platforms such as UCAS and Common App.
• Guide students through the university application process, including shortlisting, timelines, and documentation.
• Stay updated on admission trends, deadlines, and exam patterns.
• Help students understand different academic streams and undergraduate programmes.
• Coordinate with parents, schools, and internal teams to deliver career guidance.

Skills

Career counselling

University admissions

Student guidance

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Psychology

Counselling background

Job description

Job Description – Senior Career Counsellor

Location: Hyderabad

Department: Career Counselling

Experience: 2–5 Years

Salary: Up to ₹50,000 per month (Fixed)

Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and knowledgeable Senior Career Counsellor to guide students of Grades 10–12 in making informed academic and career decisions. The ideal candidate should have strong knowledge of Indian and international university admission processes, application platforms such as UCAS, Common App, and other university application portals, along with entrance examinations and eligibility requirements.

The candidate should be capable of providing personalised career guidance, assisting students with university shortlisting, and supporting them throughout their college admission journey.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct one-on-one career counselling sessions for students in Grades 10–12.
• Guide students in identifying suitable career paths based on their interests, aptitude, academic performance, and personality.
• Provide detailed information about Indian and international universities, courses, eligibility criteria, and admission requirements.
• Have practical knowledge of international university application platforms, including:
  • UCAS (UK University Applications)
  • Common App (US University Applications)
  • Coalition Application and other international university application portals.
• Guide students through the university application process, including course selection, university shortlisting, application timelines, and documentation.
• Possess knowledge of major entrance examinations, including:
  • India: CUET, JEE, NEET, CLAT, IPMAT, NIFT, NID, etc.
  • International: SAT, ACT, AP, IELTS, TOEFL, GRE, GMAT, etc., as relevant to university and course requirements.
• Stay updated on admission trends, application deadlines, entrance exam patterns, and university requirements.
• Help students understand different academic streams, undergraduate programmes, and career opportunities.
• Conduct career awareness sessions, workshops, and parent counselling sessions.
• Maintain detailed student counselling records and track their academic and career progress.
• Coordinate with parents, schools, and internal teams to ensure effective delivery of career guidance programmes.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Psychology, Counselling, Education, or a related field. A background in Psychology is mandatory.
• 2–5 years of experience in career counselling, academic counselling, or university admissions guidance.
• Strong knowledge of Indian and international higher education systems.
• Good understanding of UCAS, Common App, and other university application platforms.
• Knowledge of national and international entrance examinations and their admission requirements.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to counsel students and parents effectively.
• Strong research, analytical, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Comfortable conducting individual and group counselling sessions.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Experience working with school students, particularly Grades 10–12.
• Hands‑on experience with international university applications and admission procedures.
• Familiarity with university shortlisting, profile evaluation, and admission documentation.
• Ability to explain complex admission processes in a simple and student‑friendly manner.
• Passionate about helping students make informed academic and career decisions.

Ideal Candidate: Someone who combines strong psychological counselling skills with practical knowledge of Indian and international university admissions, entrance examinations, and application platforms.