Job Title:
Career Counselor
Company: Shiv Nadar School
Location: Noida, Uttar Pradesh
Created: 2026-01-26
Job Type: Full Time
Job Description:
Role Overview:This position plays a key role in driving the intellectual and strategic backbone of the Career Guidance Centre. The position involves conducting high-quality research, supporting the development of scalable guidance frameworks, and assisting in the creation of blueprints and documentation to ensure the CGC’s impact and innovation remain future-ready. The associate also provides strategic support to the Executive Head on special projects and institutional priorities.Key Responsibilities:Research & Development- Conduct in-depth research on global trends in higher education, emerging careers, and student development models. - Benchmark best practices from leading institutions and integrate insights into the CGC’s framework. - Develop reports, policy briefs, and presentations to inform strategic planning and design a CGC framework for school.Strategic Framework Design- Collaborate in designing, testing, and refining career exploration frameworks, workshops, and guidance models. - Assist in creating scalable and replicable models for cross-campus implementation. - Support the documentation of CGC best practices, processes, and success stories.Executive Support & Special Projects- Provide strategic input and coordination support to the Executive Head on pilot programs, evaluation systems, and institutional collaborations. - Assist in internal reviews, audits, and impact measurement processes. - Prepare talking points, reports, and documentation for meetings.Knowledge Management- Organize and maintain a knowledge repository of research material, reports, and frameworks. - Curate tools and resources for the CGC team and students based on current trends.Desired Skills & Qualifications- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Education, Public Policy, Management, Psychology, or a related discipline. - 2–4 years of experience in academic research, education innovation, strategy, or institutional planning. - Strong analytical, writing, and presentation skills. - Proficiency in research tools, document design (MS PowerPoint, Canva), and Google Workspace and Power Bi. - Ability to synthesize complex information and communicate effectively.Preferred Attributes- Familiarity with school-based or higher education ecosystems. - Passion for educational innovation, career readiness, and strategic thinking. - Self-driven, detail-oriented, and comfortable working across cross-functional teams.Note: This role is ideal for someone who enjoys deep thinking, structured documentation, and contributing to long-term educational impact through design and research.