Job Description

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients
Min Experience: 5 years
Location: Bengaluru
JobType: full-time
We are looking for an experienced Senior University & Career Counsellor (IBDP) to lead and manage career guidance, university admissions, and post-school planning for IBDP students (Grades 11-12). This role involves working closely with students, parents, faculty, and international university representatives to ensure smooth and successful transitions to higher education worldwide.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counselling to IBDP students on career exploration, subject selection, and long-term academic pathways
• Guide students through international university admissions processes across the US, UK, Canada, Europe, Asia, and Australia
• Manage end-to-end college applications, including timelines, essays, documentation, and coordination of recommendations
• Conduct career assessments, aptitude tests, and student profile-building activities
• Plan and organize career fairs, university visits, information sessions, workshops, and parent orientations
• Advise students on appropriate IB subject combinations aligned with career and university goals
• Maintain accurate student records, counselling notes, and application tracking systems
• Stay current with IBDP policies, global admissions requirements, and higher education trends
• Mentor junior counsellors (where applicable) and contribute to strategic planning of guidance programs

Qualifications & Experience

• Master's degree in Counselling, Psychology, Education, or a related field
• 5-8+ years of experience in university guidance or career counselling, preferably in IBDP or international school settings
• Strong knowledge of the IBDP curriculum and global university admissions processes
• Proven experience working with students, parents, and international universities
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills

Key Skills

• Student-focused counselling and mentoring
• Career mapping and strategic planning
• Admissions counselling and application management
• Strong organizational and documentation abilities
• Cultural sensitivity with global exposure
• Workshop facilitation and presentation skills

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Senior counsellors seeking to lead IBDP-focused guidance programs
• Professionals with deep expertise in international university admissions
• Educators passionate about guiding students toward successful futures beyond school

Skills

• IBDP & University Guidance Expertise
• Career Counselling
• Career Path Planning
• Student Counselling
• Admissions Counselling

Skills Required