Career Counselor

The Career counsellor will organise 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 - o Reviewing Essays o Reviewing university lists o Coordinating with teacher's for LOR's o Reviewing final applications o 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

● 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 College Board 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