career advisor

Ulster University Qatar

Job description:To serve as the primary liaison for students in areas related to employability, internships, career readiness, and alumni relations. The role is designed to enhance students&rsquo; transition from university to the workforce by providing tailored support, resources, and opportunities, while also cultivating a strong and active alumni network to support mentoring and career development initiatives.Duties and ResponsibilitiesCareer Readiness &amp; Employability<ul><li>Designs and delivers workshops, seminars, and one-on-one sessions on CV writing, interview skills, job search strategies, and workplace readiness</li><li>Collaborates with academic departments to integrate career development into the student experience</li><li>Maintains and update career resources and digital platforms for student use</li></ul>Internship Coordination<ul><li>Develops and manage partnerships with local and international employers to secure internship opportunities</li><li>Supports students through the internship application process, including preparation and follow-up</li><li>Monitors and evaluates internship experiences to ensure quality and relevance</li></ul>Alumni Engagement<ul><li>Builds and maintains a dynamic alumni database and communication strategy with internal departments</li><li>Organises alumni networking events, panels, and mentorship programmes</li><li>Facilitates alumni involvement in student development initiatives and career talks</li></ul>Partnership Development<ul><li>Actively engages with local organisations, NGOs, and industry partners to expand opportunities for students</li><li>Represents the university in external meetings and events related to student development and employability</li></ul>Data &amp; Reporting<ul><li>Tracks student engagement, internship placements, and alumni participation</li><li>Prepares regular reports and impact assessments for internal stakeholders</li></ul>Other roles:<ul><li>The candidate is expected to assist with all other tasks and responsibilities related to the Student Affairs department as needed, contributing to the overall support and success of student engagement and experience.</li></ul>Qualifications:<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree preferable in Business Administration or Human Resources</li><li>Minimum 3 years of experience in student affairs, career services, or alumni relations</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>Experience working in higher education or with youth development programmes is highly desirable</li><li>Experience in customer service, event coordination, administrative functions, career advisory roles and recruitment</li></ul>Should be available immediately.Job Type: Full-time

Career Advisor and Alumni Officer (University)

Palladium Group, Inc.

<div>Employment Advisor - Restart 
Location
This position is will cover our Eastleigh and Lymington offices. Occasionally the employee may be required to travel to surrounding areas in which the programme is being delivered. In such instances, travel costs will be reimbursed by Palladium.
Primary Duties and responsibilities:
 Take responsibility and accountability for customers as assigned and work with them through to employment. This will include:<ul><li>
Assessing each customer&rsquo;s starting position to decide how to best meet their needs.</li><li>
Building rapport and a positive working relationship with each customer.</li><li>
Creating and following through with individualised action plans, ensuring appropriate and effective activity is undertaken by each customer</li><li>
Address each customer&rsquo;s personal constraints to employment, providing challenge, advice and guidance where appropriate in order to develop their capability in the recruitment process, ensuring they have the necessary skills and confidence to secure employment.</li><li>
Identify, structure and recommend vacancy and training solutions, working in close consultation with the team to meet the specific needs of customers and employers.</li><li>
Maintain accurate customer records to the required standard to ensure the customer journey is documented in accordance with quality and contractual requirements.</li><li>
Develop an understanding of specialist signposting services in the local area / region, building knowledge in areas such as specific disabilities, housing, benefits etc.</li><li>
Meet personal performance targets, Key Performance Indicators and all Quality and Compliance measures by delivering a high-quality employability service to customers.</li><li>
Develop relationships and networks with key stakeholders, including employers, Job Centre teams and provisions and funding providers, to ensure smooth operation of all processes.</li></ul> 
Skills and experience:
Required<ul><li>
Target driven and customer-focused with a passion for helping and supporting people to make positive change.</li><li>
Pragmatic and solution-focused, with the confidence to challenge mindsets and behaviours.</li><li>
High levels of independence and professionalism to manage own caseload within a larger team.</li><li>
Attention to detail with strong organisational and problem-solving skills.</li><li>
Experience in a customer / client facing and targeted environment.</li></ul>
Desirable<ul><li>
Educated to degree level, or alternatively have a demonstrable track record of performance and success in target driven sales, customer service or case manager roles.</li><li>
Knowledge of employment market and area / interest in welfare to work.
</li></ul>Key Competencies:<ul><li> 
Creative intelligence;</li><li>
Ability to motivate, challenge and inspire;</li><li>
Proactive and solution focused;</li><li>
Excellent communication skills;</li><li>
Performance and target focused;</li><li>
Excellent organisation and prioritisation skills;
</li><li>The determination and drive to want to make a positive difference.</li></ul>
Guiding Principles<ul><li>
Across our offices, our Guiding Principles define who we are and what we stand for. We are looking for candidates that resonate with them:</li><li>
We are One Palladium: We are all accountable, we take responsibility for our actions, and celebrate the positive impact we create.</li><li>
Our business grows when our people grow. We seek out opportunities to develop ourselves, each other, and Palladium.</li><li>
Our strength lies in our differences: We harness our unique strengths by listening to and respecting each other.</li><li>
Making mistakes is part of learning: We admit our mistakes early, help to make things right, and learn from the experience together.</li><li>
We don&rsquo;t exist without results: We&rsquo;re driven by the outcomes we achieve and stay focused on what matters.</li></ul> 
About Palladium - Palladium is a global leader in the design, development and delivery of Positive Impact &ndash; the intentional creation of enduring social and economic value. We work with governments, businesses, and investors to solve the world's most pressing challenges. With a team of more than 3,000 employees operating in 90 plus countries and a global network of over 35,000 experts, we help improve economies, societies and, most importantly, people's lives. 
Equity, Diversity &amp; Inclusion - Palladium is committed to embedding equity, diversity, and inclusion into everything we do. We welcome applications from all sections of society and actively encourage diversity to drive innovation, creativity, success and good practice. We positively welcome and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce; and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment regardless of their background or personal characteristics. These include: (but are not limited to) socio-economic background, age, race, gender identity and expression, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, veteran, marital or Indigenous status. 
As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview. Should you require any reasonable adjustments or accommodations to be made due to a disability or any other circumstance, please let us know. 
Safeguarding - We define Safeguarding as &ldquo;the preventative action taken by Palladium to protect our people, clients and the communities we work with from harm&rdquo;. We are committed to ensuring that all children and adults who come into contact with Palladium are treated with respect and are free from abuse. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced selection process including safeguarding-focused interviews and a rigorous due diligence process. 
Palladium International is a Real Living Wage Employer.
Project Overview and Role:
Since June 2021, the Restart Scheme has helped thousands of individuals across the country back into the work. The Scheme is for individuals from all backgrounds who have been claiming Universal Credit for 6 months or more and offers 12 months of tailored one-to-one support. 
As an Employment Advisor you will be the foundation of this support. You will guide the customer through their time on the scheme, making sure to promote and celebrate positive change as well as have the confidence to challenge mindsets and behaviours. The role will require you to build genuine working relationships with customers, taking time to understand their situation, identify the barriers stopping them from achieving their potential, and create structured workplans to make sure the combined goal of gaining sustainable employment is achieved. 
As the role of Employment Advisor is target driven, the ability to help customers achieve their goals with pace and urgency is essential. The role requires strong organisational skills to make sure customers are seen as much as possible, ensuring Key Performance Indicators are met within all compliance standards, so that customers receive the highest quality service. 
You will be responsible for your own performance but will have the support of a wider team, building relationships with our in-house Employment Facilitator and Employment Solutions team, as well as with our external partners, all working together to help customers achieve their goals. 
As an Employment Advisor you will be a real catalyst for change. 
The salary range for this role is FTE &pound;26,208 to &pound;29,000</div>

Employment Adviser - Eastleigh and Lymington

IIHT

Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Guide students in exploring career paths, certifications, and training opportunities.</li><li>Recommend industry-relevant, job-oriented courses (such as CompTIA, Cisco, Microsoft).</li><li>Organize and conduct career development workshops and seminars.</li><li>Monitor student progress, provide continuous support, and assist with placement outcomes.</li></ul>Requirements<ul><li>Education: Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in any discipline.</li><li>Experience: Freshers or candidates with up to 1 year of relevant experience.</li><li>Skills: Strong communication, empathy, organizational ability, and proficiency in MS Office.</li><li>Attitude: Passionate about student success and familiar with current career trends.</li></ul>Apply Now: Email your resume to sindhu.iihtvadapalani@gmail.com or call 8124405540Job Type: Full-timePay: &#8377;20,000.00 - &#8377;25,000.00 per monthWork Location: In person

Consultant

GNA UNIVERSITY

Key responsibilities<ul><li>Student assessment and guidance:</li><li>Conduct comprehensive career assessments to evaluate students' skills, interests, and goals.</li><li>Provide personalized one-on-one counseling on educational and career opportunities.</li><li>Assist with academic planning, including course selection and registration.</li><li>Planning and development:</li><li>Develop personalized educational plans and long-term career plans for students.</li><li>Help students set educational goals and make informed decisions about their future.</li><li>Collaboration and outreach:</li><li>Collaborate with teachers, parents, and school administrators to support student progress.</li><li>Conduct workshops and informational sessions for students and parents on educational and career topics.</li><li>Stay informed about current educational programs, scholarships, industry trends, and labor market needs.</li><li>Record keeping and support:</li><li>Maintain accurate records of student interactions and progress.</li><li>Respond to student needs and act as a point of contact for academic and personal concerns.</li></ul>Required skills and qualifications<ul><li>Strong communication, interpersonal, and listening skills.</li><li>Empathy, problem-solving, and analytical abilities.</li><li>Ability to handle stressful situations.</li><li>A bachelor's degree in a relevant field.</li><li>Experience in career counseling or a related field is beneficial.</li><li>Only Female candidates are required.</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timePay: &#8377;18,000.00 - &#8377;25,000.00 per monthBenefits:<ul><li>Health insurance</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Career Counselor

Aldar Academies

<div>Seer Baniyas Charter School is dedicated to public school students based in Mohammed Bin Zayed City in the City of Abu Dhabi and offers American-based curriculum to Grades 6 and 7. We cater for 614 Emirati students, all boys. Middle School US Curriculum of English, Maths, Science, Humanities and MOE subjects will be enhanced with a wide range of extracurricular activities that address the needs of all of our students.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the highly successful Aldar family of schools and to help shape the future of Abu Dhabi&rsquo;s leading school group.
The successful candidates will be closely aligned with our core values and ethos and possess a genuine understanding and appreciation of the values of the region. 
 
This job description is not all inclusive. Aldar Education reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are also mindful of our national development strategy and encourage UAE Nationals in their application at our company.
Aldar Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Offers of appointment are subject to satisfactory references and police clearance.</div>
 <div>Minimum Qualifications :
<ul><li>At least a QFE 7 (Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree) in any subject and meeting Continuous Professional
</li></ul>Development (CPD) requirements as per this policy OR
 
<ul><li>Department of Community Development (DCD)
</li><li>At least a QFE 7 (Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree) in any subject and having been employed as a former
</li></ul>or current teacher/educator.
Minimum Experience :
<ul><li>Minimum of 2 year2 experience in school counselling or other counselling experience
</li></ul>required
Job Specific Knowledge &amp; Skills :
<ul><li>Strong interpersonal skills with both students and parents
</li><li>Demonstrable organisational skills
</li><li>Strong desire to help others and should be able to inspire respect, trust, and confidence
</li><li>Must possess high emotional and physical energy to handle the array of problems addressed
</li><li>Maintains the highest levels of confidentiality and professionalism</li></ul></div>
 <div>Main Duties:
Main Accountabilities
<ul><li>Support students in their personal, academic and career development by providing guidance
 
on University choices, career pathways and skills for future success.
</li><li>Track and assessthe progress of students, offering tailored support to help them achieve their
 
academic goals and career aspirations
</li><li>Facilitate a smooth post secondary transition by assisting students with University
 
applications, career planning and preparation for life beyond school
</li><li>Undertake roles within the school as expected such as duties and ECAs
</li><li>Participate in ongoing CPD as expected by the school
</li></ul>Specific Duties:
Career Counselling:
 
&bull; Implementation of Guidance Programs: The CU Guidance Counselor is responsible for
 
implementing the school's CU guidance policy and program, ensuring that students receive
 
appropriate guidance regarding their postsecondary education and career aspirations
 
&bull; Career Aspirations Guidance : They understand the career aspirations of students, starting
 
from Cycle 2, provide guidance on planning and aligning student portfolios to meet these
 
aspirations, including subject choices and extracurricular activities
 
&bull; Postsecondary Options and Applications: The counselor helps students identify suitable
 
local and international post secondary options and ensures that students submit at least one
 
application to a post secondary destination
 
&bull; Student and Parent Engagement: Engaging with parents throughout the guidance process
 
is crucial, emphasizing the importance of student agency in decision-making
 
&bull; Administrative Support : The CU Guidance Counselor provides full administrative support
 
for students' postsecondary applications, including writing recommendation letters and
 
reviewing personal statements
 
&bull; Community and Network Development : Establishing relationships with local postsecondary
 
institutions is essential to facilitate opportunities for students, such as admissions visits and
 
internships
 
&bull; Continuous Professional Development: Counselors are required to engage in professional
 
development activities to stay updated and effective in their roles
 
&bull; Support of Gifted and Talented Students and Students with Additional Learning Needs:
 
Give tailored guidance to these students exploring alternative pathways, specialised
 
programmes. Support with scholarships and mentorship opportunities that align with their
 
aspirations.
 
&bull; Event Organization : The counselor organizes CU guidance events and maintains a calendar
 
of key dates relevant to students' guidance need
<ul><li>Plan and coordinate career and university guidance events, ensuring students have access to
</li></ul>valuable opportunities for exploration and decision making.
 
<ul><li>Alumni Connection: Fosters excellent relationships with alumni and track their pathways</li></ul></div>

Career Guidance Specialist - UAE National - Seer Bani Yas Charter School

Seek Teachers

We are recruiting a passionate and experienced Careers Counsellor on behalf of a leading international school in the UAE. The successful candidate will support students in identifying their strengths, planning their futures, and preparing for university or career pathways. This role is ideal for someone who is student focused, organized, and knowledgeable about international higher education systems. Key Responsibilities <ul> <li>Provide individual and group counselling sessions to support students with career exploration and planning.</li> <li>Guide students through university applications (e.g., UCAS, Common App, OUAC), scholarship options, and admission requirements.</li> <li>Organize career days, university fairs, guest speakers, and internship opportunities.</li> <li>Advise on subject choices in relation to post secondary pathways (IB / IGCSE / US curriculum knowledge preferred).</li> <li>Maintain up to date records of student meetings, university applications, and placement outcomes.</li> <li>Build strong relationships with international universities and institutions.</li> <li>Provide support to parents regarding university admissions timelines and options.</li> <li>Collaborate with academic staff and leadership on curriculum planning and student support.</li> </ul> Requirements <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree (Education, Psychology, or related field); a postgraduate qualification in Counselling or Career Guidance is preferred.</li> <li>3+ years of experience in a similar counselling role within an international or secondary school setting.</li> <li>Strong understanding of global university admissions processes (UK, US, Canada, Europe, etc.).</li> <li>Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.</li> <li>Ability to inspire and support students from diverse backgrounds.</li> <li>Fluency in English (spoken and written); Arabic or other languages are a plus.</li> <li>Based in the UAE or willing to relocate.</li> </ul> What We Offer <ul> <li>Up to AED 15,000 / month (tax free).</li> <li>Housing allowance.</li> <li>Annual flight.</li> <li>Medical insurance.</li> <li>End of service gratuity.</li> <li>Professional development and a collaborative school environment.</li> </ul> To Apply Please send your updated CV and a brief cover letter to :

Career Counsellors

Islamic Center of Greater Cincinnati

<div><div>Education &amp; Career Coach</div><div>
Monday-Friday</div><div>
Part-Time (25hr/week)- Non-Exempt</div><ul><li>In-office position with the requirement to travel to partner sites.</li></ul><div> 
General:</div><div>
ICGC Social Services is seeking an Education &amp; Career Coach. This position will be responsible for providing career guidance &amp; navigation services to youth regarding college education, post-secondary vocational training, career certification, or apprenticeship programs that lead to gainful employment &amp; self-sufficiency in the future through our program Success@School that aims to empower and uplift young adults (preference given to 18 to 26 year old students), from low-income families in the Greater Cincinnati area, through higher education and career development.</div><div> 
Responsibilities</div><ul><li><div>
Conduct assessments to identify participant&rsquo;s interests, skills, strengths, and barriers</div></li><li><div>
Help participants create life &amp; career goals and make well-informed decisions through research</div></li><li><div>
Provide guidance in choosing higher education/training programs, facilitate enrollment, and track academic progress over the course of the program through monthly check-ins</div></li><li><div>
Facilitate financial assistance for training, and other supportive services through case management</div></li><li><div>
Remove barriers to academic success through supportive services such as fulfilling training-related needs of uniforms, certification fees, textbooks, transportation, child care, etc.</div></li><li><div>
Develop partnerships with local trade schools, apprenticeship programs, educational institutions, training hubs, industry experts/groups, local workforce development agencies, and employers</div></li><li><div>
Facilitate transition to the workforce after graduation from the program</div></li></ul><div> 
Other Responsibilities</div><ul><li><div>
Document client info in Salesforce and handle sensitive information in a confidential manner</div></li><li><div>
Advocate for needed services &amp; entitlements, and provide quality &amp; cost-effective interventions</div></li><li><div>
Participate in events to maximize marketing, networking &amp; outreach efforts as needed</div></li><li><div>
Work collaboratively with the team to achieve project goals and share updates</div></li><li><div>
Participate in staff meetings and maintain positive team relationships</div></li><li><div>
Adhere to professional standards as outlined by ICGC protocols, rules &amp; regulations</div></li><li><div>
Perform a range of associated administrative functions, as needed</div></li></ul><div> 
Qualifications</div><ul><li><div>
Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree (Social Work, Counseling, or Business Management)</div></li><li><div>
Bilingual Preferred (English &amp; Arabic/Fulani/French)</div></li><li><div>
Experience in working with young adults with a focus on education and career development is required</div></li><li><div>
Experience in working with Muslim immigrant families is a plus</div></li><li><div>
Understanding and experience in tackling youth mental, social &amp; cultural challenges is a plus</div></li><li><div>
Financial and/or Life Coaching Certification is a plus</div></li></ul><div> 
Skills:</div><div>
Critical thinking, problem-solving, organization, attention to detail, leadership, goal-focused, team player, clear spoken and written communication, active listening &amp; social grace.</div><div></div> 
IEC is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex or gender, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, including the perception that a person has any of those characteristics or that the person is associated with a person who has, or is perceived to have, any of those characteristics, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable law. IEC is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, call Human Resources and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.</div>

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