Academic Counselor

Freelancerprox; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational technology company is seeking a highly motivated Academic Counselor to support students in their academic journey. This full-time remote role requires a Bachelor's degree in Education and at least 3 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include academic advising, monitoring progress, and organizing workshops to enhance student skills. The ideal candidate possesses strong communication skills and technological proficiency.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in academic counseling or advising.
• Strong knowledge of academic programs and requirements.
• Fluency in English both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic counseling and guidance to students on course selection.
• Conduct assessments to identify academic strengths and weaknesses.
• Monitor students' progress and provide regular feedback.
• Collaborate with teachers to ensure academic needs are met.
• Stay updated with educational trends to support students.
• Communicate with parents about academic progress.
• Organize workshops on study skills and time management.
• Maintain accurate records of students' academic progress.

Skills

Academic counseling

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Technology proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education or related field

Job description

Location: Dubai United Arab Emirates

Contract Details: Full-time

Freelan is a leading educational technology company based in Dubai United Arab Emirates. We are dedicated to providing high-quality and accessible education to students all over the world. We are currently seeking a highly motivated and experienced Academic Counselor to join our team on a full-time basis.

As an Academic Counselor you will play a vital role in guiding and supporting students in their academic journey. You will be responsible for providing personalized guidance and support to students helping them to achieve their academic goals and ensuring their success. This is a remote position so you will have the flexibility to work from anywhere in the world.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide academic counseling and guidance to students on course selection, academic planning and career development.
• Conduct assessments to identify students academic strengths and weaknesses and develop personalized academic plans for each student.
• Monitor students progress and provide regular feedback to help them stay on track and reach their academic goals.
• Collaborate with teachers and other academic staff to ensure students academic needs are met.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest educational trends and resources to provide the best support to students.
• Communicate with parents and guardians to provide updates on students academic progress and address any concerns.
• Organize and conduct workshops and seminars to educate students on study skills, time management and other academic-related topics.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of students academic progress and counseling sessions.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Education Counseling or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in academic counseling or advising.
• Strong knowledge of academic programs and requirements.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Proficient in using technology for remote counseling.
• Fluency in English both written and verbal.