Academic Counsellor Jobs Opening in CADD SCHOOL PVT LTD at Vadapalani, Chennai
Job Description
1. Job Overview
An Academic Counsellor is responsible for providing professional guidance and support to students in making decisions about their education, courses, and future career opportunities. They analyze students’ interests, strengths, and weaknesses and help them select suitable academic programs or career paths. The role often involves one-on-one counselling, group workshops, educational seminars, and coordination with teachers and parents.
Academic counsellors are employed in schools, colleges, universities, training institutes, and career counselling centers. They play a key role in bridging the gap between students’ academic potential and their career aspirations.
2. Key Responsibilities
A. Student Guidance and Support
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Assess students’ academic performance, interests, and strengths to help them choose appropriate courses and career paths.
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Provide information about different educational programs, college admission procedures, and vocational opportunities.
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Help students understand their learning styles and suggest strategies for improving academic performance.
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Guide students facing academic or personal challenges and assist them in managing stress and time effectively.
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Conduct regular follow-up sessions to monitor students’ progress and ensure they remain on track.
B. Career Counselling
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Offer career advice based on students’ aptitude, interests, and future goals.
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Provide detailed information about job opportunities, industry trends, and skill requirements.
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Assist students in preparing for entrance exams, interviews, and internships.
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Organize workshops, seminars, and webinars on career planning, personality development, and soft skills.
C. Academic Planning
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Develop individualized academic plans based on students’ strengths and areas of improvement.
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Help students understand subject combinations, specializations, and advanced study options.
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Coordinate with faculty members to ensure academic guidance aligns with curriculum requirements.
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Advise students on scholarships, financial aid, and other educational resources.
D. Emotional and Social Support
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Provide counselling to students dealing with academic pressure, anxiety, or personal issues.
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Create a supportive environment to help students adapt to new academic challenges.
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Mediate between students, parents, and faculty when conflicts arise.
E. Administrative and Coordination Tasks
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Maintain updated records of students’ profiles, academic performance, and counselling sessions.
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Collaborate with teachers and administrative staff to develop student development programs.
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Prepare progress reports and share updates with parents and academic heads.
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Keep up-to-date with new educational trends, courses, and institutional developments.
3. Required Skills and Competencies
To succeed as an Academic Counsellor, certain skills and qualities are essential:
A. Communication Skills
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Excellent verbal and written communication to interact effectively with students, parents, and educators.
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Ability to explain complex information in a simple and understandable way.
B. Interpersonal Skills
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Strong empathy and patience to deal with students from diverse backgrounds.
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Ability to build trust and create a safe environment for open discussion.
C. Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills
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Capability to analyze students’ strengths, weaknesses, and interests to offer appropriate guidance.
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Aptitude for solving academic and personal challenges effectively.
D. Organizational Skills
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Ability to manage multiple counselling sessions, student records, and workshops simultaneously.
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Efficient time management to meet counselling goals.
E. Technical and Research Skills
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Familiarity with online counselling tools, educational software, and student management systems.
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Knowledge of current academic programs, industry trends, and career opportunities.
More information about this Academic counsellor Job
Please go through the below FAQs to get all answers related to the given Academic counsellor job
- What are the job requirements to apply for this Academic counsellor job position?
- Ans: A candidate must have a minimum of 1 to 2 year experience as an Academic counsellor
- What is the qualification for this job?
- Ans: The candidate can be a Graduate from any of the following: Diploma, B.Com, BA, BBA/BBM, BCA, BSc, 12th Pass (HSE), BSW
- What is the hiring Process of this job?
- Ans: The hiring process all depends on the company. Normally for an entry level, hiring the candidate has to go for Aptitude, GD (If they look for communication),Technical test and face to face interviews.
- This Academic counsellor is a work from home job?
- Ans: No ,its not a Work from Home Job.
- How many job vacancies are opening for the Academic counsellor position?
- Ans: There are immediate 1 job openings for Academic counsellor in our Organisation.
Job Particulars
About Company
Chennai 
1 to 2 Years 
Salary not disclosed 
B.Com, BA, BBA/BBM, Other Graduate, Other Post Graduate 
