Career Counsellor- Schools

Position:Career Counsellor – Schools

Location:India (School visits / field-based role)

Employment Type:Full-Time

Salary:50,000 – 70,000 per month, depending on experience and profile

Experience:Typically 3–8 years of relevant experience in working with a third-party vendor conducting career counselling, school counselling, education counselling or a related field.

Company Description: WorkSpan Global is a global mobility partner specializing in overseas recruitment, skilled migration, student placements, and university admissions through its TalentSpan and EduSpan divisions. The organization connects individuals and institutions with international opportunities by aligning employer demand with immigration policies and education pathways. Its services are grounded in labor market intelligence, helping students and professionals make informed decisions about their cross-border careers. WorkSpan Global focuses on providing transparent guidance and long-term support to clients seeking sustainable international education and employment options.

About the Role:

We are looking for a dynamic and student-focused Career Counsellor to work with schools across India. The role involves guiding students and parents on career pathways, subject and stream selection, higher education options, entrance examinations, skill development, and future career opportunities. The ideal candidate will be confident in school environments, strong in communication, and capable of building trusted relationships with students, parents, teachers, and school leadership.

Key Responsibilities

· Conduct one-to-one and group career counselling sessions for students, primarily from Classes 9–12.

· Guide students on subject/stream selection, career pathways, higher education, entrance exams, and skill-based options.

· Conduct structured career assessments and interpret results in a clear, student-friendly manner.

· Conduct career awareness workshops, seminars, parent sessions, and teacher engagement programs in schools.

· Develop personalised career roadmaps based on students interests, strengths, academic profile, and aspirations.

· Provide information on Indian and international higher education pathways, where relevant.

· Build and maintain strong relationships with school principals, counsellors, coordinators, teachers, students, and parents.

· Plan and manage regular school visits, counselling calendars, workshops, and follow-up activities.

· Maintain accurate counselling records, student interactions, follow-ups, and outcome reports.

· Work closely with the business/academic team to improve counselling programs, content, and student engagement.

· Stay updated on emerging careers, new-age professions, university programs, entrance examinations, scholarships, and education trends in India.

· Represent the organisation professionally at school meetings, education fairs, seminars, and counselling events.

Candidate Profile

· Bachelor's or Master's degree in Psychology, Education, Counselling, Social Sciences, Human Resources, or a related discipline.

· 3–8 years of relevant experience in working with a third-party vendor conducting career counselling, school counselling, education counselling or a related field.

· Experience working directly with schools, students, parents, and educators will be strongly preferred.

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; proficiency in Hindi or a regional language is an advantage.

· Strong presentation and public-speaking skills with the confidence to address groups of students and parents.

· Empathetic, approachable, patient, and able to build trust with teenagers and their parents.

· Strong knowledge of the Indian education system, undergraduate pathways, entrance examinations, and career options.

· Comfortable with travel for school visits and education events.

· Good organisational skills, follow-up discipline, and proficiency with MS Office/Google Workspace.

What We Offer

· Competitive monthly compensation of 50,000–70,000, based on experience, qualifications, and overall fit.

· Opportunity to work directly with leading schools and diverse student communities across India.

· Exposure to the rapidly evolving career guidance, education, and higher-education ecosystem.

· Professional growth opportunities within a growing education and career services organisation.

· A role with meaningful impact on students academic and career decisions.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a confident and empathetic counsellor who can combine strong career knowledge with excellent student engagement skills. You should enjoy interacting with teenagers and parents, be comfortable speaking to large groups, and be willing to travel to schools. A proactive, consultative approach and a genuine interest in helping students make informed career choices are essential.

Application

Interested candidates may share their updated CV along with a brief note highlighting relevant school counselling and career guidance experience.