Website:
vedaalayam.com
Job details:
Company Description Vedaalayam – The Institute of Innovation is a modern Gurukulam that blends ancient Indian wisdom with contemporary science, psychology, technology, and innovation. The institute focuses on holistic education, emphasizing career guidance, skill development, leadership training, and entrepreneurship. Learners are supported in building strong values, practical skills, and innovative thinking for a rapidly changing world. Vedaalayam aims to nurture balanced, future-ready individuals who can contribute meaningfully to society. The environment encourages curiosity, reflection, and purpose-driven learning.
Role Description The Student Mentor and Assessment Lead is a full-time, on-site role based in Chennai. This role involves mentoring students through regular one-on-one and group sessions, helping them with career planning, personal development, and academic growth. The Mentor and Assessment Lead designs and administers assessments to track progress in skills, values, and leadership capabilities, and uses the results to create individualized learning plans. Daily responsibilities include coordinating workshops, documenting student development, collaborating with faculty on curriculum alignment, and providing feedback to learners and families. The role also involves maintaining accurate records, contributing to continuous improvement of mentoring and assessment frameworks, and supporting institute events and initiatives.
Qualifications
- Ability to mentor students in career guidance, personal development, and holistic growth.
- Experience designing, conducting, and interpreting assessments for skills, values, and learning outcomes.
- Strong communication, counseling, and active listening abilities to engage with diverse learners.
- Skill in planning and facilitating workshops, group activities, and leadership training programs.
- Comfort with basic educational technology tools and data management for tracking student progress.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Education, Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or a related field.
- Experience working with students or young adults in an educational or coaching setting.
- Interest in integrating traditional wisdom with modern educational practices and innovation.
- Ability to work collaboratively with faculty and staff, with strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Fluency in English; proficiency in Tamil or other regional languages is an advantage.
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