Career Counselor - University and Student Guidance

LEAMS Education; Dubai; On-site; AED 78,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

LEAMS Education is seeking a Career Counselor in Dubai to guide students through higher education pathways, admissions and career planning. You will run individual and group sessions, assess interests and strengths, and provide detailed guidance on UAE and international universities, scholarships and deadlines.

The role requires a structured counseling approach, strong communication, and experience with university admissions in multiple markets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Psychology, Counseling or related field is required.
• Minimum 2 years UAE experience as a Career Counselor is required.
• Strong knowledge of UAE and international university admissions processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual career counseling sessions for students.
• Conduct group guidance sessions on academic pathways and future career options.
• Help students identify interests, abilities, academic strengths and potential areas for development.
• Advise students on subject selection based on intended university programmes and career goals.
• Support students in developing realistic education and career plans.
• Guide students through higher education options in the UAE and overseas.
• Provide detailed information on UK, US, Canada, India and other destinations.
• Explain university entry requirements, programme structures and application timelines.
• Assist students with planning and managing university applications.
• Support learners in preparing application documentation within school procedures.
• Coordinate university fairs and information sessions for parents and students.
• Monitor changes in admission requirements and scholarships; maintain records.

Skills

Career counseling

Academic counseling

University admissions

Higher education guidance

Student advising

Subject selection

Career planning

University applications

UAE universities

UK university admissions

USA university admissions

Canada university admissions

India university admissions

Scholarship guidance

Admissions requirements

Application planning

Career assessments

Psychometric testing

Student profiling

Academic pathway planning

Personal development

Communication skills training

Time management

Study skills

Interview preparation

Student workshops

Parent seminars

University fairs

Guest lectures

Internship coordination

Placement support

University research

Education trends

Student progress tracking

Counseling records

Stakeholder communication

Confidentiality

Student safeguarding

Education

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

Job description

Career Counselor - University and Student Guidance Job Snapshot

Role: Career Counselor - University and Student Guidance

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Industry: Education

Function: Academic Admissions Advising

Experience: Minimum 2 years of UAE experience

Job Type: Full-time

Overview

Career Counselor - University and Student Guidance in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is an Education opportunity for an experienced student counselor with strong knowledge of higher education pathways, international university admissions and career planning. LEAMS Education is hiring a Career Counselor to guide students on subject choices, academic progression, university applications, scholarships and career opportunities while helping learners make informed decisions about their future.

Job Details

Country: United Arab Emirates

City: Dubai

Industry: Education

Function: Academic Admissions Advising

Salary: 7000-12000

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 will support students as they move from school-based learning toward higher education and future employment. The role requires a structured approach to academic advising, career exploration and university admissions, with guidance tailored to each student 's interests, strengths and long-term ambitions. By combining individual counseling, group workshops, admissions support and career assessments, the counselor will help students understand available pathways and make realistic, well-informed academic and professional choices.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide individual career counseling sessions for students.
• Conduct group guidance sessions on academic pathways and future career options.
• Help students identify interests, abilities, academic strengths and potential areas for development.
• Advise students on subject selection based on intended university programmes and career goals.
• Support students in developing realistic education and career plans.
• Guide students through higher education options in the UAE and overseas.
• Provide detailed information on universities in the United Kingdom, United States, Canada, India and other destinations.
• Explain university entry requirements, programme structures and application timelines.
• Assist students with planning and managing university applications.
• Support learners in preparing application documentation within applicable school procedures.
• Guide students on admissions deadlines and required supporting materials.
• Maintain current information on scholarship opportunities and financial assistance programmes.
• Help students evaluate universities based on academic requirements, programme suitability and career objectives.
• Provide guidance on international education pathways and progression routes.
• Monitor changes in global university admission requirements.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of emerging education and employment trends.
• Conduct career guidance workshops for students.
• Organize information sessions for parents on university admissions and career pathways.
• Administer or coordinate career aptitude and psychometric assessments where applicable.
• Interpret assessment outcomes and use them to support individual counseling.
• Help students understand the relationship between academic performance and future study options.
• Collaborate with teachers to identify student strengths and development areas.
• Work with academic teams to ensure counseling recommendations reflect students ' performance and capabilities.
• Maintain confidential and accurate counseling records.
• Track student university applications, offers and progression outcomes.
• Provide follow-up guidance throughout the admissions cycle.
• Support students in developing communication and interpersonal skills.
• Deliver sessions on time management, study skills and personal organization.
• Help students build confidence in decision-making and goal setting.
• Support students with interview preparation where required.
• Provide practical guidance on personal statements, academic profiles and application readiness.
• Coordinate university fairs and higher education events.
• Invite university representatives and external speakers for student information sessions.
• Organize guest lectures focused on education, careers and professional pathways.
• Support internship and work-exposure opportunities where available.
• Build relationships with universities and relevant external organizations.
• Maintain an updated database of institutions, courses, scholarships and admissions information.
• Communicate important admissions updates to students and parents.
• Support school leadership with university destination and progression data.
• Contribute to career education activities across appropriate year groups.
• Maintain awareness of safeguarding and confidentiality requirements when counseling students.
• Participate in professional development related to university admissions and career counseling.

Ideal Profile

• Candidates should hold a bachelor 's degree or master 's degree in Psychology, Counseling or a related field.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience working as a Career Counselor in the United Arab Emirates is required.
• Applicants should have strong knowledge of university admissions processes across the UAE and international markets.
• Experience supporting applications to universities in the United Kingdom is important.
• Knowledge of United States university admissions is required.
• Candidates should also understand application pathways for Canada, India and other international destinations.
• The successful candidate should be confident advising students on academic subject choices and career pathways.
• Experience conducting individual and group counseling sessions is essential.
• Applicants should be comfortable organizing workshops, university fairs and parent information sessions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.
• The role requires excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to establish trust with students and families.
• Candidates should demonstrate strong organization and attention to application deadlines.
• Experience with career assessments or psychometric testing will be advantageous.
• Professional certification in career counseling will be considered an additional strength.
• Applicants should be capable of handling confidential student information responsibly.
• A student-focused approach and strong commitment to helping learners make informed decisions are essential.

Skills Set

• Career counseling
• Academic counseling
• University admissions
• Higher education guidance
• Student advising
• Subject selection
• Career planning
• University applications
• UAE universities
• UK university admissions
• USA university admissions
• Canada university admissions
• India university admissions
• Scholarship guidance
• Admissions requirements
• Application planning
• Career assessments
• Psychometric testing
• Student profiling
• Academic pathway planning
• Personal development
• Communication skills training
• Time management
• Study skills
• Interview preparation
• Student workshops
• Parent seminars
• University fairs
• Guest lectures
• Internship coordination
• Placement support
• University research
• Education trends
• Student progress tracking
• Counseling records
• Stakeholder communication
• Confidentiality
• Student safeguarding

Why Join Us

This role provides an experienced counselor with the opportunity to influence some of the most important academic and career decisions students make during their school years. The position combines individual guidance, international university admissions, career education and personal development within a diverse Dubai learning environment. LEAMS Education offers the opportunity to work closely with students, families, teachers and university representatives while building deeper expertise across global admissions systems. The counselor can also contribute to university fairs, scholarship guidance, career assessments and student development programmes that broaden learners ' understanding of future opportunities.

About the Company

LEAMS Education operates a network of British Curriculum and CBSE schools in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The group supports students not only through classroom learning but also through academic guidance, personal development and preparation for higher education. Its schools work to help learners understand their strengths, explore appropriate pathways and progress confidently toward university and future careers.