Counselor

**Key Responsibilities**
- **Individual Counseling**: Conduct one-on-one sessions with students to understand their academic interests, strengths, and career aspirations.
- **Academic & Career Guidance**: Assist students in selecting suitable courses, programs, and institutions that align with their goals.
- **Workshops & Seminars**: Organize sessions on topics like study skills, time management, and career exploration.
- **Assessment Administration**: Administer and interpret aptitude, personality, and career assessment tests to help students identify their strengths and preferences.
- **Collaboration**: Work closely with teachers, parents, and educational institutions to monitor and support student progress.
- **Resource Provision**: Provide students with information on scholarships, internships, and other educational opportunities.
- **Record Keeping**: Maintain accurate and confidential records of student interactions, progress, and outcomes.

**Essential Skills & Qualities**
- **Empathy & Active Listening**: Understanding and addressing students' concerns and aspirations.
- **Strong Communication**: Ability to convey information clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- **Problem-Solving**: Identifying challenges and developing strategies to overcome them.
- **Confidentiality**: Maintaining the privacy of student information and building trust.
- **Organizational Skills**: Managing multiple tasks and responsibilities efficiently.
- **Cultural Competence**: Understanding and respecting diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
- **Technological Proficiency**: Utilizing digital tools for assessments, record-keeping, and communication.

**Educational Requirements**
- **Bachelor’s Degree**: In Education, Psychology, Sociology, or a related field.
- **Master’s Degree** _(preferred)_: In Counseling, Educational Psychology, or a specialized area of guidance.
- **Certifications**: Relevant certifications in counseling or career guidance can enhance credibility.

**Responsibilities**
- Greet and welcome guests as soon as they arrive at the office
- Direct visitors to the appropriate person and office
- Answer, screen and forward incoming phone calls
- Ensure reception area is tidy and presentable, with all necessary stationery and material (e.g. pens, forms and brochures)
- Receive, sort and distribute daily mail/deliveries
- Maintain office security by following safety procedures and controlling access via the reception desk (monitor logbook, issue visitor badges)
- Order front office supplies and keep inventory of stock
- Update calendars and schedule meetings
- Arrange travel and accommodations, and prepare vouchers
- Keep updated records of office expenses and costs
- Perform other clerical receptionist duties such as filing, photocopying, transcribing and faxing

**Requirements and skills**
- Proven work experience as a Receptionist, Front Office Representative or similar role
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Hands-on experience with office equipment (e.g. fax machines and printers)
- Professional attitude and appearance
- Solid written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to be resourceful and proactive when issues arise
- Excellent organizational skills
- Multitasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks
- Customer service attitude
- High school degree; additional certification in Office Management is a plus

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent, Fresher

Pay: ₹8,086.00 - ₹14,000.00 per month

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Morning shift

**Experience**:

- Microsoft Office: 1 year (preferred)
- Front desk - Receptionist: 1 year (preferred)
- total work: 1 year (preferred)

**Language**:

- English (required)