Role Description: Educational Counselor

Location: Kothamangalam

Employment Type: Full-time, On-site

Overview:
The Educational Counselor will play a crucial role in guiding and supporting students through their educational journeys. This involves not only helping students choose appropriate courses but also assisting them in setting and achieving academic and career goals. The counselor must be knowledgeable about various educational opportunities and pathways and be able to provide tailored advice to students based on their individual needs and aspirations.

Responsibilities:

1. Conduct Counseling Sessions:
  - Hold one-on-one and group counseling sessions to understand students' needs, interests, and aspirations.
  - Use counseling techniques to help students identify their strengths, weaknesses, and interests.

2. Course Selection Assistance:
  - Guide students in selecting courses that align with their academic goals and career aspirations.
  - Provide detailed information about course content, prerequisites, and potential career paths.

3. Educational Opportunities Information:
  - Stay updated on various educational programs, scholarships, internships, and other opportunities.
  - Inform students about these opportunities and assist them in the application process.

4. Academic and Career Goal Development:
  - Help students set realistic and achievable academic and career goals.
  - Provide resources and support to help students plan and execute their academic and career paths.

5. Ongoing Student Support:
  - Offer continuous support to students throughout their educational journey.
  - Address any academic or personal issues that may arise and provide appropriate solutions or referrals.

6. Workshops and Seminars:
  - Organize and conduct workshops and seminars on topics related to academic success, career planning, and personal development.

7. Collaboration with Faculty and Staff:
  - Work closely with teachers, administrators, and other staff to ensure a holistic support system for students.
  - Participate in meetings and discussions regarding student progress and interventions.

Qualifications:

1. Educational Background:
  - Bachelor's degree in Education, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field.
  - Additional certifications or training in counseling or education are a plus.

2. Experience:
  - Proven experience in educational counseling or a similar role.
  - Demonstrated success in helping students achieve their academic and career goals.

3. Skills:
  - Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with students, parents, and staff.
  - Excellent knowledge of educational systems, career pathways, and the ability to convey this information clearly.
  - Empathy and understanding to address students' concerns and provide appropriate guidance.
  - Good organizational and time management skills to handle multiple students and tasks efficiently.
  - Proficiency in using counseling tools and resources.
  - Familiarity with educational software and platforms to enhance counseling services.
  - Ability to work well in a team and collaborate with other educators and staff.

Attributes:
- Passionate about helping students achieve their full potential.
- Patient, understanding, and approachable.
- Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Committed to ongoing professional development and staying updated on the latest educational trends and counseling techniques.

Additional Considerations:
- The role may require occasional evening or weekend work to accommodate students' schedules.
- Involvement in community outreach programs to promote educational opportunities may be part of the responsibilities.

This detailed description outlines the expectations and requirements for an Educational Counselor role, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the position for potential candidates.

Salary

Competitive

Monthly based

Location

Pudukkottai District,Tamil Nadu,India

Job Benefits
Collaborative work environment Company defined benefits
Job Overview
Job Posted:
7 months ago
Job Type
Full Time
Job Role
Employee
Education
Bachelor Degree
Experience
1 Year
Total Vacancies
Undefined

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Pudukkottai District,Tamil Nadu,India