Undergraduate Admissions & Profile Building Counselor

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/Hybrid

We 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.