Academic & Career Counsellor

Vidysea · India

Job description

Role & responsibilities

We are seeking a seasoned Academic & Career Counselor with a strong background in school-based counseling, now ready to bring their expertise into a consulting environment. This role focuses on guiding students from Grades 8-12 across different educational boards [CBSE/IGCSE/IB etc], helping them make informed decisions on subject choices, career paths, and profile building strategies, using a wide range of psychometric assessment tools.

Student Guidance and Career Counseling : Grades 8-12

Provide one-on-one and group counseling sessions tailored to the needs of students.

Help students explore interests, strengths, and learning preferences to choose the right subjects/ subject combinations in Grade 9-10.

Assist in aligning subject combinations, co-curriculars, and activities with target career fields and future study options.

Facilitate career discovery and decision-making sessions based on students profiles, aspirations, and trends in higher education.

Educate students & parents on academic pathways, interdisciplinary options, and emerging career fields.

Offer guidance on competitive exams, national and international university pathways, and profile requirements.

Profile Building (Grades 812):

Design customized profile-building roadmaps in line with students' interests, aptitudes, and future plans.

Recommend extracurriculars, internships, summer programs, volunteer opportunities, competitions, and certification courses.

Track and document each students development journey and progress over time.

Psychometric Assessments:

Administer, interpret, and explain a range of assessments including:

Personality tests (e.g., MBTI)

Aptitude and Interest assessments

Learning style and value-based tests

Any other Testing Tools

Translate assessment outcomes into actionable guidance plans for students and parents.

Preferred candidate profile

Bachelor's/Masters degree in Counseling Psychology, Education, or a related field.

5-7 years of experience in school or academic counseling, preferably with a K12 focus.

Certified in administering and interpreting psychometric tools.Familiar with multiple curricula (CBSE, ICSE, IB, IGCSE, etc.) and post-secondary options (India & Abroad).

Experience with career counseling platforms and digital assessment tools.

A track record of successful stream/career guidance and student outcomes.

Exposure to international education systems and application processes.

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent

Role Category: Customer Success

Education

PG: Any Graduate/Postgraduate

Key Skills

Skills highlighted with ‘‘ are preferred keyskills

Student CounselingReporting AnalysisCareer DevelopmentCareer CounsellingPsychometric Testing

PsychologyCareer PlanningEducation CounselingCounselling