College & Career Guidance Counselor

Role Purpose : The College and Career Guidance Counselor is responsible for college placement and student support for undergraduate admissions, to both domestic and international colleges/universities. The role will entail guiding our high school students through the entire college admissions process, from satisfying college entrance exam requirements to completing a college application. The counsellor will serve as the facilitator for the attaining of students' academic or career goals, and assist them in developing their social and mental capacity. Roles & Responsibilities : College planning : - Understand students, their background, and use assessment results to advise students on options. - Meet students and parents to plan college admission applications and develop a recommended list of colleges. - Conduct in-depth research and suggest programs to match individual student aspiration and capability. - Counsel students and parents for entrance exam preparation and dates for application of the same. - Provide coaching to students for the writing of college essays by reviewing and editing. - Help school faculty draft letters of recommendations, when required. - Track scholarship opportunities for students and help them apply and access the same. Education and Guidance : - Organise talks for students to help them understand career and college options. - Develop and deliver parent seminars on the college admission process. - Populate the campus resources with college brochures, collateral etc. for student reference. - Aid students to create resumes through review and editing. - Coordinate with international and Indian university offices to organise student talks and interactions. - Aid in interview preparation for students. - Bring summer programs opportunities to students. Documentation : - Develop and maintain individual student goals, requirements and data. - Track students college placement data across all institutions. - Track and maintain student service learning project hours. - Maintain communication with parents and students towards college preparation. - Assist with other department duties as assigned. Qualifications : - A degree from a global university is preferred. - Understanding of the college application process within India and other countries. - Minimum of two years experience in college counselling, preferably for students applying to highly selective colleges, or in a related field. - Experience in private school student services/guidance a plus. Required Core Competencies include : - Outstanding organizational skills and high attention to detail; outstanding communication skills. - Strong work-ethic, detail-driven, and a commitment to doing whatever it takes to get the job done. - Demonstrates high proficiency in computer technology, including Microsoft Office.