Career and College Counselor

1. University Preparation & Guidance

• Develop and implement a structured university and career guidance program for high school students.
• Guide students in understanding university systems, degree programs, majors, and career pathways.
• Explain credit-hour systems, degree requirements, course loads, prerequisites, GPA requirements, and graduation requirements.
• Clarify the difference between credit hours, courses, semesters, and overall degree requirements.
• Support students in identifying suitable universities based on academic performance, interests, career goals, budget, and preferred location.
• Provide guidance on university pathways and opportunities across the UAE, UK, USA, Canada, Australia, and other relevant destinations.

2. University Applications & Admissions

• Guide students through the complete university application process, from initial research through final acceptance.
• Advise students on university admission requirements, including:
• Academic qualifications and transcripts
• GPA requirements
• Subject prerequisites
• English-language requirements
• Standardized tests
• Personal statements
• Recommendation letters
• Portfolios, where applicable
• Interviews and entrance examinations
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of university admission requirements, application procedures, and deadlines.
• Explain different admission pathways and acceptance criteria to students and parents.
• Monitor student applications and ensure all required documents are completed and submitted accurately and on time.

3. Student Academic & Career Planning

• Conduct individual counseling sessions to assess students’ academic strengths, interests, career aspirations, and university goals.
• Develop individualized university preparation and career planning strategies.
• Advise students on appropriate high school subject selection based on their intended university major and career pathway.
• Identify academic gaps that may affect university admission and recommend appropriate actions or support.
• Guide students in developing competitive university profiles through:
• Extracurricular activities
• Leadership opportunities
• Volunteering
• Competitions
• Internships
• Relevant academic and enrichment programs

4. University Research & Partnerships

• Establish and maintain professional relationships with universities, colleges, and higher education institutions.
• Organize university visits, university fairs, information sessions, and admissions workshops.
• Coordinate visits and presentations by university admissions representatives for students and parents.
• Maintain an up-to-date database of universities, degree programs, admission requirements, tuition fees, scholarships, deadlines, and application procedures.
• Monitor changes in university admission policies, entry requirements, and application processes.
• Develop and maintain a network of university contacts to support students with accurate and current information.

5. Scholarships & Financial Guidance

• Research and identify available scholarships, financial-aid opportunities, and funding options.
• Advise students and parents on scholarship eligibility requirements and application procedures.
• Support students in preparing scholarship applications and required supporting documents.
• Maintain an updated database of scholarship opportunities and deadlines.
• Communicate relevant scholarship opportunities to eligible students and families.

6. Parent & Student Communication

• Conduct individual and group university counseling sessions for students and parents.
• Deliver parent information sessions covering university pathways, admission requirements, application procedures, and deadlines.
• Provide clear, accurate, and timely guidance regarding university requirements and acceptance conditions.
• Maintain regular communication with parents regarding student progress, university planning, and application status.
• Ensure students and parents understand important application deadlines, requirements, and offer conditions.

7. Application Tracking & Documentation

• Maintain confidential, accurate, and up-to-date records of student university applications.
• Track application deadlines, submitted documents, offers, conditional offers, and final admission decisions.
• Monitor outstanding requirements and follow up with students to ensure timely completion.
• Ensure students understand the conditions attached to university offers.
• Assist students and parents in comparing university offers and evaluating available options.
• Maintain accurate records of final university destinations and enrollment outcomes.
• Prepare regular reports for school leadership covering university applications, offers, acceptances, scholarships, and student destinations.

8. Compliance, Confidentiality & Professional Development

• Maintain strict confidentiality of student academic, personal, and application information.
• Ensure all university guidance and application support is provided in accordance with school policies and applicable requirements.
• Keep current with changes in higher education systems, university admission policies, standardized testing, scholarships, and emerging career pathways.
• Participate in relevant professional development, university counselor networks, conferences, and training opportunities.
• Promote informed, ethical, and student-centered university and career decision-making.

Application Question(s):

• Pease state your notice period
• Please state your expected salar
• How many years of experience as a career or college counselor in UAE?
• Please state your nationality

Work Location: In person