Senior University & Career Counsellor (ibdp)

Year    Bangalore, Karnataka, India

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

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD5140447
  • Industry
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  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Bangalore, Karnataka, India
  • Education
    Not mentioned
  • Experience
    Year