Career Counsellor

Roles & Responsibilities

Note:

This Job involves 90% field work within Mumbai.

Duties

The Coordinator will be responsible for acting as a mentor to the students enrolled under the Kotak Junior Scholarship program.

The Mentor will perform a wide range of duties including some or all of the following:

Co-ordinator Field Officer

– Roles and Responsibilities (Kotak Junior Scholarship Program)

Home Visits & Student Mentoring
Conduct regular home visits and/or mentoring sessions with students enrolled in the scholarship to monitor academic progress and overall well-being.
Foster a supportive relationship to help students stay motivated and excel academically.
Scheduling & Communication
Create and maintain a systematic schedule for contacting students via phone and scheduling online calls through the designated web portal.
Call students frequently to discuss their academic updates, challenges, and achievements.
Academic Planning & Development
Assist students in developing effective academic timetables and individualized development/action plans.
Guide students in goal setting, time management, and self-study techniques tailored to their needs.
Academic Guidance & Resource Support
Address students' academic doubts or direct them to appropriate study materials and educational resources.
Encourage students to utilize available learning tools and clarify subject-related queries.
Scholarship Project Implementation
Execute project activities in alignment with the stated program objectives, ensuring timely and effective delivery of all components.
Intake & Onboarding Support
Actively participate in the student intake and onboarding processes.
Conduct orientation sessions to familiarize students with the online application procedures.
Application Assistance
Call and support students in registering for the scholarship, completing and submitting their online applications, and collecting all mandatory supporting documents.
Selection Process Participation
Carry out key selection tasks, including document verification, conducting telephonic interviews, and visiting students' homes as part of the selection assessment.
Program Enrichment Activities
Provide support for supplementary activities like flip learning sessions, academic enrichment workshops, home visits, and career mapping tests.
Collaborate with the team to facilitate holistic development opportunities for students.
Project reporting & control:
Work on quantitative data for monitoring of the program
Prepare qualitative case studies and student profiles of the students as and when required

Note:

The Field Officer is expected to maintain regular communication with the team, provide timely updates, and ensure all duties are performed in accordance with the Kotak Junior Scholarship Program's values and goals.