Career Counsellor

Global Indian International School; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Abu Dhabi seeks a passionate Career Counsellor to support students in exploring career options and university admissions. The role involves conducting assessments, facilitating fairs, and delivering personalized guidance to empower students through their educational journey. Ideal candidates should possess a background in psychology or education and strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Strong background in psychological testing methodologies.
• Experience in educational counseling for grades 8-12.
• Knowledge of university admissions processes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychometric and aptitude tests for students.
• Organize career fairs and connect students with university representatives.
• Provide one-on-one counseling for academic and career choices.

Skills

Psychometric testing

Counseling

Career guidance

Organizational skills

Education

Degree in Psychology or Education

Job description

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychometric and aptitude tests to help students identify their strengths, interests, and career aspirations.
• Schedule and conduct sessions or lectures by experts to enable career option exploration for grades 8-10.
• Organize career and university admissions fairs for grades 11-12 to connect students with university representatives from top global universities.
• Drive one-to-one counselling for grades 8-10 to help students and their parents:
• Interpret psychometric and aptitude test outcomes.
• Assist in choosing the right-fit career options and relevant subject streams.
• Recommend activities to build profiles and demonstrate interests aligned with career and stream choices.
• Drive one-to-one counselling for grades 11-12 to help students and their parents:
• Select suitable courses, colleges, countries, and exams for undergraduate education.
• Create and implement comprehensive application plans.
• Guide students in crafting compelling essays and personal statements for their applications.

Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure the timely submission of transcripts, LORs, and other relevant documents for university applications.