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Job Overview

We are seeking an empathetic, tech-savvy, and dedicated Online Student Counselor to provide academic, emotional, and career guidance to our students in a virtual environment. In this role, you will be the primary point of contact for students navigating academic challenges, career choices, and personal growth. The ideal candidate possesses strong communication skills, a deep understanding of student psychology, and the ability to build trust and rapport entirely online.

• Job Type: Full-time / Part-time / Contract
• Work Location: Remote (Online)
• Reports To: Head of Student Success / Counseling Lead
• Key Responsibilities
• Student Support & Counseling: Conduct one-on-one virtual counseling sessions via video conferencing, chat, or email to address academic anxieties, personal challenges, and career goals.

Required Qualifications & SkillsEducation & Experience

• Degree: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, Education, or a related field.
• Experience: 1–3 years of experience in counseling, student advising, or academic coaching (experience in an online/e-learning environment is a strong plus).
• Academic & Career Guidance: Assist students in understanding course requirements, choosing the right academic pathways, and aligning their education with career aspirations.
• Crisis Intervention: Identify at-risk students (academic or emotional) and provide immediate support, interventions, or appropriate referrals to external specialists if needed.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with faculty, academic advisors, and support teams to address systemic student issues and improve overall retention.
• Crisis Triage & Intervention: Evaluate urgent student situations (e.g., self-harm risks, severe panic attacks, trauma) and implement immediate crisis safety plans or direct them to emergency local resources.

Pay: From ₹300.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Work from home

Experience:

• student counsiling: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: Remote