Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: Chennai
Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced and empathetic Student Counsellor with at least 3-4 years of experience in providing guidance and support to students. The ideal candidate will work closely with students, guiding them in academic, career, and personal matters, with a focus on international education and career opportunities. The counsellor will also help students navigate the admissions process for overseas universities, ensuring they meet application requirements and deadlines.
Key Responsibilities:
- Student Consultation:
- Provide one-on-one counselling to students regarding career options, academic choices, and personal development.
- Assess students’ academic records, interests, and career aspirations to suggest suitable education and career paths.
- Education Guidance:
- Advise students on higher education options, including courses, programs, and institutions both domestically and internationally.
- Assist with research and provide detailed information about universities, programs, admissions processes, and visa requirements.
- Application Support:
- Guide students through the entire application process for universities abroad, including document preparation, form submission, and financial aid/scholarship applications.
- Review application materials such as essays, personal statements, and resumes to ensure high-quality submissions.
- Workshops & Seminars:
- Organize and conduct workshops, webinars, and seminars on career counselling, study abroad opportunities, and skill development.
- Collaborate with internal and external experts to provide comprehensive learning sessions.
- Parental Engagement:
- Communicate with parents to keep them informed about their children’s academic progress, university choices, and opportunities.
- Address concerns and provide insights about education financing, scholarships, and long-term career prospects.
- Relationship Building:
- Maintain relationships with students throughout their counselling journey, offering continuous support even after admission.
- Build partnerships with universities, educational institutions, and other relevant stakeholders for potential collaborations.
- Data Management:
- Maintain and update student records, counselling notes, and feedback in the company’s system.
- Prepare reports on student outcomes and counselling success rates.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Experience: Minimum 4 years of experience in student counselling, preferably in an education consultancy setting.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Education, Psychology, Career Counselling, or a related field. A master’s degree or certification in career counselling is a plus.
- Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with students, parents, and institutions.
- Interpersonal Skills: High emotional intelligence, with the ability to empathize with students and provide personalized advice.
- Problem-Solving: Ability to help students overcome obstacles and make well-informed decisions about their academic and career future.
- Knowledge: Familiarity with the application processes for international universities, visa processes, and scholarship opportunities.
- Tech-Savvy: Proficiency in using digital tools for virtual counselling, webinars, and data management.
- Organizational Skills: Strong multitasking and time management abilities, capable of handling a large volume of student inquiries.
Job Type: Full-time, No work from home.
Experience Required: Minimum 3 years is MUST, UK & USA Counselling experience is MUST.