Career Guidance Counselor

Client of Byron Recruitment; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

Annual flights

Healthcare

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Byron Recruitment seeks an University Guidance Counselor in Abu Dhabi, UAE. You will provide one-to-one and group guidance to students on university selection, admissions processes, and post-secondary planning, with a focus on Canadian entry requirements and timelines.

You will collaborate with students, families, and school staff, deliver workshops, monitor progress, maintain records, and stay informed about admissions trends to help learners achieve strong university placements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of full-time experience as a career/university guidance counselor.
• Degree in Education.
• Completion of a minimum of 25 hours of Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
• Strong knowledge of Canadian university admissions requirements.
• Experience supporting students with university applications and post-secondary planning.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and group guidance to students on university selection applications and admissions processes
• Support students in identifying academic and career pathways aligned with their interests strengths and long-term goals
• Advise students on Canadian university entry requirements application timelines and documentation
• Guide students through all stages of the university application process including personal statements essays references and interviews where applicable
• Monitor student progress and maintain counseling records and application data
• Work closely with school staff students and families to ensure clear communication and coordinated support
• Deliver workshops and presentations on university planning application strategies and higher education options
• Stay informed about developments in university admissions trends especially within Canada
• Build and maintain professional knowledge through ongoing learning and continuing professional development
• Contribute to a positive student-focused counseling environment that promotes aspiration and achievement

Skills

Student counseling

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Public speaking

Advising

Education

Degree in Education

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and group guidance to students on university selection applications and admissions processes
• Support students in identifying academic and career pathways aligned with their interests strengths and long-term goals
• Advise students on Canadian university entry requirements application timelines and documentation
• Guide students through all stages of the university application process including personal statements essays references and interviews where applicable
• Monitor student progress and maintain accurate counseling records and application data
• Work closely with school staff students and families to ensure clear communication and coordinated support
• Deliver workshops and presentations on university planning application strategies and higher education options
• Stay informed about developments in university admissions trends especially within Canada
• Build and maintain professional knowledge through ongoing learning and continuing professional development
• Contribute to a positive student-focused counseling environment that promotes aspiration and achievement

Nice to Have

• Experience working in a school or international education setting
• Familiarity with a broad range of international university systems in addition to Canada
• Experience delivering guidance workshops seminars or parent information sessions

What Success Looks Like

• Students receive accurate timely and personalized university guidance
• Applications are completed to a high standard and submitted within key deadlines
• Students and families feel informed and supported throughout the decision-making process
• Strong university placement outcomes are achieved through high-quality counseling and advising

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package
• Accommodation provided
• Annual flights
• Healthcare

Working Environment

This role offers the opportunity to work in a professional and collaborative setting where student success is the central focus The University Guidance Counselor will contribute to a culture of care high standards and continuous improvement while helping students take confident next steps toward higher education

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum 2 years of full-time experience as a career university guidance counselor
• Degree in Education
• Completion of a minimum of 25 hours of Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• Strong knowledge of Canadian university admissions requirements
• Experience supporting students with university applications and post-secondary planning
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Ability to build trust with students, families, and colleagues
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple student cases effectively