Job Title: College counsellor

The College counsellor will organize and oversee all aspects of the career exploration and college admissions under the guidance of the Head : Student Advancement Cell in

• Creating a culture of academic excellence and self-directed learners who take charge of their application process.
• Achieving the SAC’s mission to support all students in the areas of academic achievement, personal/social development, choices and career development

The College Counsellor works closely with members of the Student Advancement Cell, Programme Coordinators, Teachers, and external consultants

Reporting to: Head – Student Advancement Cell

Overall responsibilities

• Plan, design and provide structured career and college counselling support to all students from grade 9 to 12
• Coordinate the internal college admissions process and external consultants
• Consult with AD - SAC regarding department goals
• Maintain relationships with the admission representatives and be an advocate of students at colleges and universities
• Communicate with parents and students regarding the college admission process and have the overall responsibility for preparing and sending college applications
• Work with faculty to integrate college-related skills (i.e., essay writing, interviewing, etc.) into regular curricula.
• Attend and contribute to SAC and programme/grade level meetings
• General administrative duties such as maintaining databases and records of students.
• Assist in operational plans and perform related duties as assigned
• Provide regular report to the AD: SAC on the overall programme and individual students

Specific responsibilities:

• College Counselling
  • Provide college counselling to students
  • Plan the college guidance process, and deadlines in consultation with the AD: SAC and programme coordinators
  • Plan, arrange and coordinate the college admissions visits for parents and students
  • Build and maintain relationships with admission professionals
  • Maintain upto date contact details of college admission professionals
  • Coordinate information about visits, deadlines, college fairs both internally (students and parents) externally on social media
  • Guide students in understanding and using Cialfo
  • Maintain relevant school records such as transcripts, report cards, high school profile
  • Educate parents about the college admission process.
  • Coordinate and manage online college meetings. Follow up as appropriate by email and/or Zoom/Teams
  • Meet with students and parents individually and as a group to guide them through the college application process
    • Reviewing Essays
    • Reviewing university lists
    • Coordinating with teacher’s for LOR’s
    • Reviewing final applications
    • and timely submission of applications
  • Monitor individual student progress through out the process
  • Handle all queries by parents and students on the application process.
  • Maintain a strong knowledge of colleges and universities. Stay current on high education changes
• Career Counselling
  • Plan and administer group career guidance sessions
  • Conduct individual and group guidance sessions to help students make informed career decisions
  • Determine appropriate, aptitude and interest assessments required to assist students in career decisions
  • Analyze and interpret career assessment results and incorporate them in career counselling sessions
  • Plan and conduct career talks and career fairs by experts
  • Develop partnerships with organization’s for job shadowing for students
  • Coordinate and run all CollegeBoard Exams in schools - SAT, PSAT, NMSQT & AP Exams