Career Counselor

Career Counselor - Meluha International School
School: Meluha International School
Role: Career Counselor
Location: Meluha International School, Gandipet, Hyderabad.
Experience: 2 - 5 Years
Timings: 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Working Days: 6 Working Days
About the job
Company Description
Meluha International School is a leading international school that combines academic excellence with holistic development to nurture future-ready leaders. Serving students from Pre-Primary I to Grade XII, the school offers an innovative CBSE curriculum focused on personalised learning, mentorship, and strong preparation for competitive examinations. For Grades XI and XII, the International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (IBCP) offers specialised pathways in Business Administration and Artificial Intelligence, preparing learners for global opportunities. A strong emphasis on sports, clubs, events, and fests helps students build confidence, creativity, and social responsibility. At Meluha, educators and staff help shape a better future for learners.
Role Description
We are looking for a dynamic, student-focused, and globally aware Career Counselor to guide students in Grades IX to XII in making informed academic, university, and career decisions aligned with their interests, strengths, and aspirations. Reporting to the Principal, you will play a pivotal role in our future-readiness vision, supporting students from career exploration and subject selection through to university admissions in India and abroad, in line with the CBSE and IBCP frameworks.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct one-on-one and group counselling sessions to help students identify suitable academic and career pathways
Administer and interpret psychometric and career assessments to evaluate interests, personality, aptitudes, and competencies
Guide subject selection aligned with career goals and university eligibility under CBSE and IBCP
Develop personalised academic and career progression plans for each student
Lead students through the full admissions journey: university shortlisting, application strategy, SOPs, personal essays, resume and profile building, recommendations, and interview preparation
Counsel on entrance exams such as SAT, CUET, JEE, NEET, CLAT, IELTS, and TOEFL, and assist with scholarships and financial aid
Plan and conduct career fairs, university fairs, college visits, alumni networking sessions, and guest speaker events
Organise career awareness workshops, seminars, and orientation sessions for students and parents
Promote career readiness through internships, mentorship programmes, industry visits, and skill-based certifications
Conduct workshops on leadership, communication, decision-making, time management, critical thinking, and emotional intelligence
Support students facing academic stress, career anxiety, or self-doubt, and encourage resilience and goal-oriented planning
Collaborate with teachers, parents, and school leadership to integrate career guidance into the school ecosystem
Maintain confidential records of sessions, assessments, and applications, and share periodic reports on counselling and admissions outcomes
Build relationships with universities, industry experts, and external career guidance organisations
Qualifications
Master’s degree in Psychology, Career Counselling, Human Development, Counselling Psychology, Education, or a related field
2 to 5 years of career counselling experience, preferably in a CBSE, IB, IGCSE, or international school
Strong understanding of CBSE and IB curriculum structures and of national and international university admissions
Expertise in psychometric and career assessment tools
Excellent communication and presentation skills for engaging students, families, and staff
Empathy, a student-centric approach, and the ability to maintain high standards of confidentiality
Strong organisational, documentation, and time-management skills, with comfort using digital tools for guidance and tracking
A research-oriented mindset with awareness of emerging careers and global education trends
Preferred
Internationally recognised certifications such as Certified Career Counsellor, NCDA, UCLA, IC3-related, psychometric assessment, or university admissions counselling certifications
Experience in international admissions counselling and student profile building
Familiarity with IC3 (International Career & College Counselling) and global counselling networks
What we offer
A competitive salary as per market standards
Comfortable twin-sharing on-campus accommodation, available for those who would like to commute.
Convenient school bus transport, available from select pickup points
The opportunity to build and lead a career guidance programme with direct support from school leadership
Skills: Career Counselling, Student Counselling, Psychometric Assessment, University Admissions, CBSE, IB
You can check out our company:
Website: https://www.meluhaedu.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meluha_international_school?exln=MXR3M3prOWk5a3k5ZQ==
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/school/meluhainternationalschool/
How to apply
Apply on LinkedIn or send your CV and a short note on your counselling approach to hr@meluhaedu.com.

Work arrangement
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