Advise students in individual or group counselling sessions to address their academic, personal and social needs
Help students to devise attainable goals and develop useful skills or habits
Administer assessments to gauge students' capabilities, personality traits and interests
Evaluate students on their competencies, interests and ambitions to identify suitable academic and professional pathways
Assist in preparatory activities, such as academic scheduling and course selection
Inform students about their academic and professional options, including but not limited to courses, majors and programmes that may facilitate their goals
Consult with parents, teachers and administrators to identify potential learning or behavioural issues that may impede students' goals
Collaborate with parents, teachers and administrators to develop plans for realising students' educational and professional goals
Inform students and their families about resources that may help with realising academic and career goals, such as tutoring, mentoring and career exploration
Maintain confidential records about the students they assist, including assessment results, transcripts and session notes.
Primary responsibilities
Conducting counselling sessions with students
Assessing students' skills, interests and personalities
Meeting with parents and teachers about students' needs