Admissions Counsellor
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Key facts
- Role
- Admissions Counsellor
- School
- Swaminarayan Dham International School
- City
- Gandhinagar
- State
- Gandhinagar
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹2.8L – ₹5.5L per year
- Experience
- 2–5 years
- Posted
- 31 May 2026
- Closing date
- 31 Jul 2026
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- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- ICSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
Job description
Overview
An opening for a Admissions Counsellor in Gandhinagar, Gandhinagar at Swaminarayan Dham International School. The school is expanding its team for the new session and welcomes both experienced and high-potential candidates. Swaminarayan Dham International School in Gandhinagar, Gandhinagar is a senior secondary institution — a ICSE / CISCE-affiliated school, established 2006,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. Details: a steady, process-driven role. The Admissions Counsellor brings consistency, accuracy, and professional maturity to every interaction inside and outside the school. 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. Ideal candidate — you have:
- Prior experience in a school or service-oriented organisation.
- A neat, systematic style with paperwork and records.
- Good interpersonal skills with parents and staff.
- Discipline to maintain registers, logs, and trackers accurately.
- A learning mindset for new tools the school adopts. Benefits and culture:
- Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹2.8 LPA – ₹5.5 LPA).
- Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.
- Professional development through workshops and internal training.
- A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.
- Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the Swaminarayan Dham International School academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.
Common questions about this role
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.
When are increments and bonuses given?
Most schools run yearly increments tied to the academic calendar (April cycle). Bonus structure depends on the school — confirm in writing before accepting the offer.
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Schools quote CTC by default. In-hand depends on PF (12% employee share), professional tax, and your tax slab — ask HR for a sample salary structure before accepting.
Are meals provided at school?
Subsidised tea/snacks are common; full meals depend on the school. Boarding schools usually provide meals as part of the package for resident staff.
Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Many established schools offer 50–100% tuition concession for the children of full-time staff, subject to admission criteria. Confirm specifics in the offer letter.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Swaminarayan Dham International School follows the ICSE/ISC curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
How will I know if my application is being reviewed?
You'll get a status notification on School Jobs India (and by email) each time the school updates your application — Shortlisted, Interviewing, Offered or Not selected. Sign in and open "My applications" to see the timeline anytime.
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.
How long after the interview until I get an offer letter?
Most schools issue a written offer within 3–7 working days of the final round. If you don't hear back in 10 days, a quick polite follow-up via the "Message employer" button on this Admissions Counsellor listing is usually welcome.
What is the leave policy?
Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter.
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Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
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Key facts about Swaminarayan Dham International School
- Founded
- 2006
- Board
- ICSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 15:1
The purpose of education, as we understand is not merely to prepare the students for examination alone but for life itself. Education is not an end in itself, but rather a means to help a person to think and make decisions about moral values, one’s relationship with God, one’s personal goal and one’s commitment to others, irrespective of one’s cast, creed and code. Academic excellences, all round development, fostering of ethical and religious values and developing a sense of social responsibility are some of the characteristics of education imparted in our SDIS children In our School, we provide an environment of love and care, and our wonderful teachers give emotional support to our students. We believe that if the children are happy in the school, they will grow emotionally strong and excel in their life’s pursuits.
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