Career and University Guidance Counselor

Overview

To support students according to the educational needs, abilities and attainment potential of individual students entrusted to his/her care. To encourage each student to reach their academic potential through a wide range of experiences that empower adolescents to plan and manage their own futures ensuring a smooth progression to High School and beyond to their careers.

Responsibilities

• Assist all students, individually or in groups, with developing academic, career and personal/social skills, goals, and plans
• Accurately and appropriately interpret and utilizes student data
• Collaborate with parents/guardians and educators to assist students with educational and career planning
• Provide expert advice on careers, options pathways and support organisations, to meet the needs of the students
• Prioritise support and guidance for students and parents at key transition points in the school year
• Support students with an early understanding of the University application process and entry requirements
• Coordinate and maintain records of student interest and career aspirations
• Establish meaningful contacts and build relationships with universities within the UAE and overseas
• Lead the organisation, coordination and management of all education and career pathway events, including university fairs and guest speakers
• Plan and deliver careers education activities
• Support the school's service experience by coordinating and managing placements
• Liaise and support appropriate careers policy, priorities, contribute to careers scope and sequence and resources for developing careers education and guidance
• Support all internal and external inspections as required
• Perform other duties as requested by direct and dotted line reporting managers/supervisors

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Career Guidance, Social Service, Psychology or Education
• NCDA Certification Required

Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a K-12 school setting.