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.

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