Job title: College Counsellor

The College counsellor will organise and oversee all aspects of the career exploration and college admissions under the guidance of the Associate Director: 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: Associate Director – 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 reports 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 -

1. Reviewing Essays 
2. Reviewing university lists 
3. Coordinating with teacher’s for LOR’s 
4. Reviewing final applications 
5. 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. 
• Analyse 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 organisations for job shadowing for students. 
• Coordinate and run all CollegeBoard Exams in schools - SAT, PSAT, NMSQT & AP Exams. 

Professional Development:

• To foster own professional development through self-directed professional reading, developing professional contacts, attending professional development courses and training as directed.