Deputy Manager – Counselling

Description

• Core Skills
• Program design and execution ability.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and training skills.
• Research and documentation capability.
• Data & Strategy Skills
• Proficiency in data collection, cleaning, and analysis (Excel/Google Sheets; familiarity with BI tools a plus).
• Ability to translate data insights into practical strategies.
• Soft Skills
• Empathy and student-centered counseling approach.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving.
• Collaboration and stakeholder management.
• Project management and time management.
• Role-Specific Expertise
• Awareness of tertiary education pathways, testing systems, and scholarships in Pakistan.
• Knowledge of career counseling practices and psychometric tools (preferred but not mandatory).
• Familiarity with education-to-employment trends and workforce skills.

Required Skills

• Program Design & Development
• Asist in design pre- and post-admission counseling frameworks for TCF students.
• Develop content, tools, and resources for student guidance (career pathways, tertiary education, financial aid, personal development).
• Innovate and pilot new counseling models suited to diverse student needs.
• Training & Capacity Building
• Assist in training Admissions and Scholarships teams to deliver effective counseling interventions.
• Propose capacity-building workshops for internal staff to ensure consistent messaging and counseling practices.
• Help in developing standardized training materials and manuals for scalability.
• Awareness & Student Engagement
• Create awareness modules on higher education opportunities, entry requirements, scholarships, and career prospects.
• Partner with Admissions and Programmes team for execution of awareness sessions in schools and communities.
• Build alumni engagement channels for peer-to-peer mentoring and career guidance.
• Data & Insights
• Collect, clean, and analyze data on student counseling needs, outcomes, and program effectiveness.
• Develop dashboards/reports to track student pathways and measure impact.
• Use insights to refine counseling strategies and improve decision-making.

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., Psychology, Counseling, Education, HR and business).

Experience

Minimum of 3 years of experience in a relevant role, preferably in career counseling, community development, or alumni affairs.

Job Type: Full-time

Application Question(s):

• What is your current salary?
• What is your expected salary?

Work Location: In person