Looking For Academic Counsellor

the academic counselor supports students in achieving their educational, personal, and career goals by providing guidance on academic planning, course selection, and skill development. this role works closely with faculty, administration, and student support services to promote student success, retention, and graduation.

key responsibilities:

advise students on degree requirements, course selection, academic policies, and educational pathways.

develop individualized academic plans that align with students’ strengths, interests, and long-term goals.

monitor student progress and proactively identify challenges that may affect academic performance.

provide guidance on time management, study skills, academic strategies, and resource utilization.

refer students to tutoring, counseling, financial aid, and other campus support services as needed.

maintain accurate student records and documentation of advising sessions.

conduct academic workshops and orientation sessions.

collaborate with faculty and staff to improve student support initiatives and retention programs.

stay current with institutional policies, curriculum updates, and educational trends.

qualifications:

bachelor’s degree in education, counseling, psychology, or a related field (master’s preferred).

strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.

ability to work with diverse student populations with empathy and professionalism.

experience in academic advising or student support preferred.

knowledge of educational systems, learning strategies, and academic planning tools.

job description: academic counselor (higher education)

overview:

the academic counselor provides comprehensive academic advising to university students, supporting the transition from admission through graduation. this role is essential in fostering student engagement, academic persistence, and successful degree completion.

responsibilities:

assist students in selecting majors/minors and planning semester-by-semester academic schedules.

interpret university policies, procedures, and degree requirements.

evaluate transfer credits, academic standing, and graduation eligibility.

conduct early-alert outreach for at-risk students and develop improvement plans.

guide students through academic appeals, petitions, and registration processes.

support career exploration and connect students with internship and experiential learning opportunities.

use advising software and data systems to track student progress and outcomes.

participate in advising events, including orientation, recruitment, and retention initiatives.

qualifications:

master’s degree in academic advising, higher education, or related field.

demonstrated experience in university advising or student affairs.

proficiency with advising and student information systems.

strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

commitment to student development and inclusive advising practices.

• Experience

  1 - 2 Years

• No. of Openings

  5

• Education

  Graduate (B.A, B.Com, B.Sc)

• Role

  Academic Counsellor

• Industry Type

  Education / Teaching / Training / Colleges /Institutes / Universities

• Gender

  [ Male / Female ]

• Job Country

  India

• Type of Job

  Full Time

• Work Location Type

  Work from Office

• Face interview location

  BTM 1st stage, above ESI sub regional office, KEB Colony, BTM 1st stage, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560029