Career Counsellor Vacancy in Dhenkanal Sadar, Dhenkanal, Odisha
Delhi Public School | Dhenkanal
Full Time
Job Description
Career Counsellor – Delhi Public School | Dhenkanal
Delhi Public School, Dhenkanal is looking for a dedicated Career Counsellor to join its student support team in Dhenkanal Sadar, Odisha. The role involves guiding students through academic and professional pathways, coordinating with parents, and aligning counselling services with the school’s overall development agenda.
Key Responsibilities
Provide one‑on‑one and group counselling sessions to help students identify strengths, interests and career options.
Organise career fairs, workshops, and guest lectures in collaboration with industry partners and higher‑education institutions.
Maintain up‑to‑date information on courses, entrance examinations, scholarships and emerging career trends relevant to school‑leavers.
Prepare individual career plans, aptitude reports and progress notes, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with school policies.
Assist parents and guardians in understanding the counselling process and in making informed decisions about their child’s future.
Work closely with senior school leadership to integrate career guidance into the academic calendar and extracurricular programmes.
Track outcomes of counselling interventions and present periodic reports to the principal and board members.
Required Qualifications
Post‑graduate degree in Psychology, Guidance & Counselling, Social Work or a related field.
Professional certification in career counselling or a recognised equivalent is desirable.
Experience
Minimum three years of experience in career counselling, student guidance or a comparable advisory role within a school or educational setting. Experience handling senior secondary students (Classes XI‑XII) is preferred.
Skills and Attributes
Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively with students, parents, teachers and external partners.
Ability to assess student aptitude using standard tools and translate findings into actionable guidance.
Proficiency in using digital platforms for virtual counselling, data management and report generation.
Organisational aptitude to plan events, manage multiple counselling cases and meet
Empathetic approach with a focus on student welfare and ethical practice.
Salary
The position offers a monthly remuneration of Rs.25,000 – Rs.40,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Employment Type
Full‑time, based at the Delhi Public School campus in Dhenkanal Sadar, Odisha.
The successful candidate will become an integral part of the school’s support ecosystem, contributing to the holistic development of its students and helping them make confident, informed choices about their futures.
Delhi Public School, Dhenkanal is looking for a dedicated Career Counsellor to join its student support team in Dhenkanal Sadar, Odisha. The role involves guiding students through academic and professional pathways, coordinating with parents, and aligning counselling services with the school’s overall development agenda.
Key Responsibilities
Provide one‑on‑one and group counselling sessions to help students identify strengths, interests and career options.
Organise career fairs, workshops, and guest lectures in collaboration with industry partners and higher‑education institutions.
Maintain up‑to‑date information on courses, entrance examinations, scholarships and emerging career trends relevant to school‑leavers.
Prepare individual career plans, aptitude reports and progress notes, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with school policies.
Assist parents and guardians in understanding the counselling process and in making informed decisions about their child’s future.
Work closely with senior school leadership to integrate career guidance into the academic calendar and extracurricular programmes.
Track outcomes of counselling interventions and present periodic reports to the principal and board members.
Required Qualifications
Post‑graduate degree in Psychology, Guidance & Counselling, Social Work or a related field.
Professional certification in career counselling or a recognised equivalent is desirable.
Experience
Minimum three years of experience in career counselling, student guidance or a comparable advisory role within a school or educational setting. Experience handling senior secondary students (Classes XI‑XII) is preferred.
Skills and Attributes
Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively with students, parents, teachers and external partners.
Ability to assess student aptitude using standard tools and translate findings into actionable guidance.
Proficiency in using digital platforms for virtual counselling, data management and report generation.
Organisational aptitude to plan events, manage multiple counselling cases and meet
Empathetic approach with a focus on student welfare and ethical practice.
Salary
The position offers a monthly remuneration of Rs.25,000 – Rs.40,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Employment Type
Full‑time, based at the Delhi Public School campus in Dhenkanal Sadar, Odisha.
The successful candidate will become an integral part of the school’s support ecosystem, contributing to the holistic development of its students and helping them make confident, informed choices about their futures.
About School
When we opened the doors of Delhi Public School, Dhenkanal in 2014, the aim was simple: to give the children of Dhenkanal Sadar and the surrounding villages a place where curiosity could be nurtured and disciplined learning could thrive. Nestled on the banks of the NH‑55 Bypass at Banamaliprasad, the school rests on a sprawling 300,000‑square‑metre campus that rises gently among the green hills of Odisha. From the first day, we have wanted every child who walks through our gates...
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