Undergraduate Admissions & Profile Building Counselor

Galvanize Global Education

Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Permanent
Full-time

2 days ago
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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/HybridWe 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.

Galvanize Global Education