Job Description

About Galvanize:
Galvanize Global Education helps ambitious students secure admission to Ivy League and QS Top-500 universities worldwide for their Bachelor's, Master's, MBA, and PhD programs. With a student-first approach and proven track record, we support students from the early high school years through to final university admissions, offering profile building, test prep, and admissions counseling.
Role Overview:
Work Location: Chennai/Hybrid
We are seeking a Counselor who combines expertise in both profile building and undergraduate admissions. The role is designed to support students through two key stages of their journey:

• Grades 9-10 (Profile Building Focus): Helping students discover academic/career interests and guiding them to build a strong, holistic profile.

• Grades 11-12 (Admissions Focus): Guiding students through the college admissions process, from university shortlisting to crafting applications.

Key Responsibilities:
Profile Building (Grades 9-10) :

• Conduct career exploration and interest mapping sessions.

• Design multi-year roadmaps covering academics, extracurricular activities, research, internships, volunteering, and summer schools.

• Recommend tailored activities such as online courses, competitions, projects, and community service.

• Track student growth and adjust plans as interests evolve.

Admissions Counseling (Grades 11-12):

• Guide students in university shortlisting based on academic background, interests, and career goals.

• Assist with application essays, resumes, and recommendation letters.

• Provide feedback on personal statements and ensure applications highlight the student's strengths.

• Support students through the application timeline: testing, deadlines, interview prep, and scholarships.

Across Both Stages :

• Maintain consistent communication with students and parents to ensure progress and alignment.

• Stay updated on global admissions trends, scholarships, and testing requirements (SAT, ACT, IELTS/TOEFL).

• Ensure personalized attention (maximum ~50 students per counselor).

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred in Education, Psychology, or related fields.

• Prior experience as a school counselor, career coach, or admissions advisor strongly preferred.

• Understanding of international curricula (IB, A-Levels, AP, CBSE, etc.) and study-abroad pathways.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Study abroad experience (preferred).

• Passion for mentoring teenagers and shaping their academic journeys.

Benefits

• Opportunity to impact students' futures by guiding them from early interest exploration to global admissions success.

• Student-first, collaborative, growth-oriented work environment.

• Competitive compensation with professional development opportunities.

Skills Required