Career Counselor - University and Career Guidance

LEAMS Education; Dubai; In loco; AED 7000 - 11.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

LEAMS Education in Dubai, UAE, seeks a Career Counselor to provide structured guidance for students navigating university admissions and career planning. You will conduct individual and group sessions, explore academic pathways, and coordinate with teachers to align recommendations with student goals.

Responsibilities include advising on UAE and international university requirements (UK/USA/Canada/India), organizing workshops and fairs, and tracking applications while safeguarding student

Competenze

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Psychology, Counseling, or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Career Counselor in the UAE.
• Strong understanding of academic and career guidance practices.
• Knowledge of UAE university admissions processes.

Mansioni

• Conduct individual counseling sessions to discuss academic pathways, subject choices, and career interests.
• Deliver group guidance sessions for students at different stages of secondary education.
• Help students identify strengths, interests, abilities, and potential career directions.
• Support students with university research and higher education planning.
• Guide applications to universities in the UAE and international destinations.

Conoscenze

Career counseling

University admissions

Academic pathway guidance

Subject selection

Higher education counseling

UAE university admissions

UK university applications

USA university applications

Canada university admissions

India university admissions

Scholarship guidance

Career assessments

Psychometric testing

Student counseling

Parent counseling

Career workshops

University fairs

Internship coordination

Personal development

Communication skills training

Time management coaching

Study skills

Application planning

Student records

Admissions tracking

Higher education research

Student safeguarding

Formazione

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Psychology, Counseling, or a related field

Descrizione del lavoro

Career Counselor - University and Career Guidance Job Snapshot

Role: Career Counselor - University and Career Guidance Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates Industry: Primary-Secondary Education Function: Academic Admissions Advising Experience: Minimum 2 years UAE experience Job Type: Full-time

Job Details Country: United Arab Emirates City: Dubai Industry: Primary-Secondary Education Function: Academic Admissions Advising Salary: 7000-11000 Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer. Gender: Any Candidate Nationality: Any Job Type: Full-time

Role Context

The Career Counselor provides structured guidance at an important stage in students ' academic and personal development. The position combines individual counseling, university admissions support, career exploration, parent engagement, workshops, and coordination with teaching staff. Effective counseling helps students understand their strengths, evaluate realistic academic pathways, and prepare confidently for higher education and future employment.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct individual counseling sessions to discuss academic pathways, subject choices, and career interests.
• Deliver group guidance sessions for students at different stages of secondary education.
• Help students identify strengths, interests, abilities, and potential career directions.
• Support students with university research and higher education planning.
• Guide applications to universities in the UAE and international destinations.
• Provide information on admission requirements for institutions in the UK, USA, Canada, India, and other relevant markets.
• Assist students in understanding entry criteria, application timelines, and supporting documentation.
• Provide guidance on scholarships, financial aid opportunities, and academic eligibility.
• Help students organize university application plans and important deadlines.
• Support preparation of personal statements, application materials, and academic profiles where appropriate.
• Conduct career guidance workshops for students and parents.
• Organize seminars covering higher education options, employability, and future career trends.
• Coordinate university fairs and information sessions with higher education institutions.
• Arrange guest lectures and career-focused presentations.
• Support the development of internship, work exposure, and placement opportunities.
• Collaborate with teachers to understand students ' academic performance and subject strengths.
• Align counseling recommendations with realistic academic achievement and long-term objectives.
• Maintain confidential and accurate counseling records.
• Track student university applications, offers, admissions, and progression outcomes.
• Keep current with changing university admission requirements and international application processes.
• Maintain updated information on scholarships and higher education opportunities.
• Monitor global education developments relevant to student decision-making.
• Support students with communication, time management, study skills, and personal organization.
• Introduce appropriate career assessment and psychometric tools when available.
• Explain assessment findings in a clear and practical manner.
• Engage parents in important academic and career planning discussions.
• Contribute to school-wide university and career readiness initiatives.
• Work with academic leaders to strengthen guidance provision across relevant year groups.
• Maintain professional standards of confidentiality, safeguarding, and student wellbeing.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor 's or Master 's degree in Psychology, Counseling, or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Career Counselor in the UAE.
• Strong understanding of academic and career guidance practices.
• Knowledge of university admissions processes in the UAE.
• Strong familiarity with applications to UK universities.
• Understanding of USA university application requirements.
• Knowledge of Canadian and Indian higher education admissions.
• Ability to research and explain international university requirements.
• Experience guiding students on subject selection and academic pathways.
• Knowledge of scholarships and financial aid opportunities.
• Strong one-to-one counseling capability.
• Experience conducting workshops and parent information sessions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and record-management ability.
• Ability to manage multiple student application timelines.
• Good presentation and facilitation skills.
• Confidence working collaboratively with teaching and leadership teams.
• Career counseling certification is an advantage.
• Psychometric testing certification is an advantage.
• Commitment to confidentiality, safeguarding, and student development.

Skills Set

• Career counseling
• University admissions
• Academic pathway guidance
• Subject selection
• Higher education counseling
• UAE university admissions
• UK university applications
• USA university applications
• Canada university admissions
• India university admissions
• Scholarship guidance
• Career assessments
• Psychometric testing
• Student counseling
• Parent counseling
• Career workshops
• University fairs
• Internship coordination
• Personal development
• Communication skills training
• Time management coaching
• Study skills
• Application planning
• Student records
• Admissions tracking
• Higher education research
• Student safeguarding

Why Join Us

Career counseling provides the opportunity to influence some of the most important academic and professional decisions students make during their school years. This role offers broad exposure to international university admissions, student development, career assessment, parent engagement, and higher education planning while supporting learners as they move toward university and employment. It also provides a strong platform for professional growth within student guidance and academic advising.

About the Company

LEAMS Education operates a network of British curriculum and CBSE schools in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The group supports academic achievement, personal development, and future readiness by helping students build the knowledge, confidence, and decision-making skills required for higher education and long-term career success.