Head – Career Guidance Counsellor

4 days ago


Chennai, India Shiv Nadar School Full time

Key Responsibilities 1. Strategic Leadership of CGC - Lead and manage the Career Guidance Centre at the school level. - Design a comprehensive career and college counselling roadmap aligned with IB philosophy (ATL skills, learner profile, holistic development). - Plan and execute annual CGC calendar covering assessments, workshops, fairs, university visits, and parent engagements. 2. Student & Parent Engagement - Introduce the CGC programme to students and parents beginning Grade IX; conduct regular touchpoints. - Conduct structured one-on-one counselling sessions to understand student interests, strengths, personality profile, subject choices, and career aspirations. - Support students in clarifying pathways—Indian and international universities, vocational options, portfolio courses, competitive exams, etc. - Provide guidance on subject selections for IB DP keeping future pathways in mind. 3. Assessments & Data Management - Administer and interpret career/psychometric assessments (Aptitude, Interest, Personality, Career Fit). - Maintain accurate and updated student records on Naviance (or relevant platform). - Review and validate monthly MIS reports for internal leadership and Core Office. - Ensure every Grade XI & XII student completes: - Mock SOP - Résumé building and personal profile documentation 4. Exposure, Engagement & Partnerships - Organize and oversee CGC-led events: - “Walk the Talk” sessions - University visits and virtual sessions - Career fairs - Alumni interactions - Skill-building workshops - Liaise with industry experts, universities, and external counsellors to bring meaningful exposure to students. - Build and sustain partnerships with Indian and international higher-education institutions. 5. Internships & Skill-Building - Ensure summer internship opportunities for all Grade XI students. - Expand collaboration with organizations that can offer projects, mentoring, job-shadowing, or experiential learning. 6. Faculty Collaboration - Work closely with teachers and Coordinators to: - Observe students throughout the year and document insights. - Support subject selection and academic planning. - Integrate career conversations into classroom practices (ATL, CAS, EE support where applicable). 7. Professional Development & Compliance - Stay updated on global trends in admissions, scholarships, standardized tests, and work-readiness skills. - Attend national and international counsellor forums, fairs, and workshops. - Ensure compliance with all school policies, safeguarding protocols, and IB expectations.



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