Job Description

Overview:

Founded in 2010, Ekya Schools is a chain of progressive K-12 schools in Bangalore, India. The vision of the College and Career Guidance(CCG) cell at Ekya schools is to guide and nurture student aspirations and provide them with a platform to achieve their ambition by embarking on a rewarding future career path.

Role Purpose:

The CCG cell is the link between students, parents, teachers and global universities by providing a program focusing on the significant aspects of career counselling and the college planning/placement process. The primary role of the CCG Program Coordinator is to


address and ensure every student's individual career needs and goals


build career awareness for the school community through workshops, expert sessions and university sessions.


facilitate collaboration between counsellor, student, parent, educators and all other stakeholders

Roles and Responsibilities:

Counselling:

Guide students to identify interests, skills, and college and career goals


One on One Counseling for students at the campus


Guide students with portfolio and college applications that include college essays and interview skills


Research and provide students resources suited to their needs and as required.


Analysis of students' psychometric assessment.

Develop a career-aware senior school community:

Coordinate and facilitate year-round workshops, seminars, University (India and International) and Expert sessions, and Career Camps for all stakeholders across campuses


Equip teachers and parents with tools and frameworks to support student career development


Build an information repository of college, courses, exams and scholarships


Mentor staff on methods of writing effective letters of recommendation.


Maintain a dashboard of college-related information for students with regular updates.


Liaise with universities worldwide and facilitate information sessions on campus


Organize and guide field trips for students to universities and education fairs.


Raising the profile of the school in university circles.


Consolidate student data and documentation required for the college application process.


Consolidate alumni data

Professional Development:

Explore, design and conduct workshops and training modules in college and career guidance for all stakeholders at the campus


Attend, identify and coordinate upskilling workshops in the field of college guidance and counselling

Team Responsibilities:

Be a team player at all times.


Manage the tasks allotted and ensure that deadlines are met.


Support the College and Career Guidance, Program Coordinator in any other daily tasks as required


Report to the College and Career Guidance, Program Coordinator every week with the team and task progress

Required Core Competencies:

Experience with counselling principles, techniques, and practices as applied to students' problems and developmental needs.


Knowledge about developments in curriculum, pedagogy, and assessments


Keen understanding of the Indian and Global education scenario and critical issues and development in education and industry


Outstanding organisational and communication skills.


Strong work ethic and attention to detail.


Ability to problem solve, prioritise, multi-task, and lead by example.


Tech-savvy individual with a willingness to learn new tools and technology platforms.


Willingness to travel as required across all CMR K-12 and Ekya campuses.

Professional Background:

Bachelor, Master or Doctorate in counselling and guidance is preferred


Degree from top Indian institutes or global universities

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to ₹50,000.00 per month

Schedule:

Day shift
Work Location: In person