Job Description – Freelance Faculty & Student Career MentorPosition
Freelance Faculty / Career Mentor / Student Counsellor
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced and student-friendly Freelance Faculty/Career Mentor who can go beyond academics and become a trusted mentor for students.
The ideal candidate should have a strong rapport with students, excellent communication skills, and the ability to understand a student's strengths, interests, challenges, and career aspirations.
This role is not limited to classroom teaching. The mentor will help students make better decisions regarding skills, careers, higher education, internships, projects, placements, and professional development.
Key Responsibilities1. Teaching & Practical Learning
- Deliver engaging and practical technical/academic sessions.
- Explain concepts using real-world examples and industry scenarios.
- Encourage students to work on projects and practical assignments.
- Help students understand how academic knowledge is applied in the industry.
2. Career Counselling
- Understand individual student career goals and interests.
- Guide students on suitable career paths and technology domains.
- Help students identify skill gaps and create a learning roadmap.
- Advise students regarding jobs, internships, certifications, higher education, and career opportunities.
- Keep students aware of relevant industry trends and changing technology requirements.
3. Student Mentoring
- Build a strong and positive relationship with students.
- Act as a mentor and approachable career guide.
- Conduct regular one-to-one or small-group mentoring sessions.
- Motivate students who are struggling academically or professionally.
- Help students develop confidence, communication skills, professionalism, and a growth mindset.
4. Beyond Academics
The mentor should help students develop skills that are essential for long-term career success:
- Communication & presentation skills
- Interview preparation
- Resume & LinkedIn profile guidance
- Professional behaviour
- Problem-solving and critical thinking
- Time management
- Goal setting
- Workplace readiness
- Confidence building
- Career planning
5. Student Engagement & Community
- Maintain a healthy rapport with students even outside regular classroom sessions.
- Encourage students to participate in workshops, hackathons, projects, internships, and industry activities.
- Create an environment where students feel comfortable discussing their academic and career concerns.
- Become a trusted point of contact for student career-related guidance.
Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone who is:
- Student-friendly and approachable
- A good communicator and listener
- Passionate about mentoring young students
- Able to understand different student personalities and career goals
- Experienced in career counselling or student mentoring
- Strong in practical/industry-oriented teaching
- Comfortable conducting one-to-one career discussions
- Positive, motivating, and encouraging
- Interested in the overall development of students, not just completing a syllabus
Preferred Experience
- Teaching/training experience in a college, training institute, university, or corporate environment.
- Experience mentoring students or freshers.
- Industry experience will be an added advantage.
- Experience in career counselling, placement training, or student development is preferred.
- Strong student network/rapport is highly desirable.
What We Value Most
We are not simply looking for a teacher who can complete a syllabus.
We are looking for a mentor who can influence, guide, motivate, and help students build a better career.
The ideal person should be someone students can approach and say:
“I don't know what career path to choose. Can you guide me?”
And the mentor should be capable of helping them find the right direction.
Engagement
Type: Freelance / Part-Time
Mode: Offline / Online / Hybrid
Engagement: Based on course, batches, mentoring requirements, and mutual availability.
Pay: ₹10,291.42 - ₹25,000.00 per month
Work Location: In person
