Admissions Counsellor
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Key facts
- Role
- Admissions Counsellor
- School
- St. Joseph's College
- City
- Nainital
- State
- Uttarakhand
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹3.0L – ₹3.6L per year
- Experience
- 3–8 years
- Posted
- 23 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 13 Aug 2026
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Admissions Counsellor salary in Nainital — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
ICSE schools sit close to the CBSE band, with 5-10% variance by chain.
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- ICSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Established school — running for 138+ years.
Job description
Overview
St. Joseph's College is hiring a Admissions Counsellor in Nainital, Uttarakhand. The role is well-scoped, supported by detailed academic planning, and offers a clear path for professional growth. About St. Joseph's College: a senior secondary institution in Nainital, Uttarakhand — a ICSE / CISCE-affiliated school, established 1888,. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. About the role: the Admissions Counsellor is responsible for smooth execution of the assigned operational vertical — discipline, attention to detail, and coordination across teachers, parents, and vendors. Day to day, you will:
- Process the assigned transactions, approvals, and documentation on time.
- Maintain digital and physical records per school policy.
- Respond to internal and external queries clearly and professionally.
- Coordinate with other departments to keep the operational rhythm intact.
- Escalate exceptions to the right authority early. Candidate requirements:
- Graduate with 1–5 years in administration or operations.
- Organised, methodical, and dependable day to day.
- Comfortable handling documentation, reports, and structured workflows.
- Good at coordinating across teams without losing details.
- Calm under pressure during admissions, exams, and major events. What we offer:
- Competitive, on-time salary (₹3.0 LPA – ₹3.6 LPA).
- Defined working hours aligned with the school timetable.
- Investment in your growth — training, mentorship, peer learning.
- A respectful work environment focused on outcomes.
- Access to school resources, libraries, labs, and digital tools. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the St. Joseph's College hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.
Common questions about this role
What non-teaching duties are expected?
Beyond teaching periods you'll typically own a homeroom, run one club/activity, support exam logistics, and contribute to one school-wide initiative each term.
What arrangements are there for women teachers' commute and safety?
Most reputable schools in Nainital run staff transport (bus or shared cab) covering the main residential clusters, with women-first drop after evening duties. On-campus, ICC (Internal Complaints Committee) compliance is standard. Confirm the route map and the last drop time during the interview.
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned.
What is the average Admissions Counsellor salary in Nainital?
Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to Admissions Counsellor roles in Nainital. As a rough anchor, city tier and board affiliation move the number by 20-40% — IB and Cambridge schools sit at the top, state-board privates at the base.
How do I make a resume for a ICSE Admissions Counsellor job?
Lead with a two-line headline (role + years of experience), then Education, Certifications (B.Ed, CTET, board-specific PD), Experience with 3-4 bullet outcomes per school (results, class sizes, projects), and one line each for co-curricular, tech tools and languages. Keep to one page and use the free School Jobs India resume builder for a school-style layout.
Do I have to work weekends?
Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions.
What does a typical day look like?
School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school.
Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?
For most K-12 teaching positions in India a B.Ed (or NIOS D.El.Ed for primary) is preferred and often required by board affiliations. Some pre-primary and special-skill roles accept relevant certification in lieu.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Most schools expect weekly lesson plans submitted to the coordinator/HOD, plus unit plans at the start of each term. Templates are usually provided.
Is accommodation provided?
Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview.
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Role details
- Vacancies
- 3
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Key facts about St. Joseph's College
- Founded
- 1888
- Board
- ICSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 30:1
St. Joseph's College, is a residential school in Nainital, Uttarakhand providing public school education at its best. It has been one of the premier schools in the country since its inception in 1888. The school is now more than 125 years old and has seven fields, a gymnasium, a basketball court, billiards room and a swimming pool. It focuses on all round development of students and co-curricular activities are considered equally important as classroom studies. Apart from Academics, building character and instilling good values is our main area of focus. As our school motto says, "Certa Bonum, Certa Men." This translates to "Fight a Good Fight".
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