School Career Counsellor

Job Description: School Career Counsellor

Company: Beyond Mentor (Under the Care of Visible Horizon Edu Pvt. Ltd.)

Location: Hyderabad, Telangana

Department: Career Counselling & Education

Experience: 2–5 Years

Employment Type: Full-Time

About Beyond Mentor

Beyond Mentor is committed to empowering students through structured career guidance, psychometric assessments, and personalised career planning. We collaborate with schools to help students identify their strengths, explore career opportunities, and make informed academic and professional decisions.

Role Overview

We are looking for a passionate and experienced School Career Counsellor to guide students, primarily in Grades 9–12, in making informed academic and career decisions. The ideal candidate should have a background in Psychology or Counselling, excellent communication skills, and a basic understanding of colleges, universities, courses, and higher education opportunities across India.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct individual and group career counselling sessions for students in Grades 9–12.
• Help students identify their interests, strengths, aptitude, and career preferences.
• Administer and interpret psychometric assessments to provide personalised career guidance.
• Develop individual career action plans based on students assessment results and aspirations.
• Guide students in selecting academic streams, courses, and suitable career pathways.
• Provide basic guidance on colleges, universities, undergraduate programs, entrance examinations, and admission processes across India.
• Help students explore higher education opportunities based on their interests, academic performance, and career aspirations.
• Conduct career awareness workshops, seminars, and interactive sessions for students.
• Coordinate with school management, teachers, parents, and other stakeholders to support students career development.
• Maintain student counselling records, assessment reports, and progress documentation.
• Support the implementation of structured career guidance programs within partner schools.
• Track student progress and provide regular updates and reports to school management and the internal team.
• Stay updated on emerging career opportunities, higher education options, and industry trends.

Required Skills

• Strong counselling, active listening, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Ability to connect with students and understand their academic and career-related concerns.
• Basic knowledge of colleges, universities, courses, entrance examinations, and admission procedures.
• Understanding of career assessment tools, psychometric tests, and career planning methodologies.
• Strong presentation and workshop facilitation skills.
• Good organisational, documentation, and reporting abilities.
• Ability to work independently and coordinate effectively with school stakeholders.
• Proficiency in MS Office, Google Workspace, and digital reporting tools.

Eligibility Criteria

• 2–5 years of relevant experience in career counselling, school counselling, or educational counselling.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Psychology, Counselling Psychology, or a related field.
• Prior experience working with school students, particularly Grades 9–12, is preferred.
• Basic understanding of Indian colleges, universities, undergraduate courses, entrance examinations, and admission processes.
• Experience conducting career assessments, student workshops, and parent interactions will be an advantage.
• Candidates must be comfortable working from schools and travelling locally as required.

What We Offer

• An opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students academic and career decisions.
• A collaborative and growth-oriented work environment.
• Exposure to structured career guidance programs and psychometric assessment tools.
• Opportunities for professional development in the career counselling domain.

How to Apply

Interested candidates can share their updated resumes highlighting their relevant qualifications, counselling experience, and knowledge of higher education opportunities.

Join Beyond Mentor and help students discover the right career path!