Career Guidance Counselor

Elite Private School; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Elite Private School in Abu Dhabi seeks a qualified Career Guidance Counsellor to support students in making informed decisions about education, university pathways and future careers.

The role involves guiding students and parents on UAE and international university admissions, organizing university visits, career fairs and workshops, and maintaining confidential counselling records. ADEK knowledge and UAE school experience are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Studies, Counselling, Psychology, Education or a relevant field.
• Postgraduate qualification or certification in career guidance would be an advantage.
• Previous experience in career or university counselling within a school.
• Knowledge of American curriculum graduation pathways and UAE/international university admissions.
• Strong communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with students, parents and school staff.
• UAE school experience and familiarity with ADEK requirements would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group guidance on career choices, subject selection and university pathways.
• Help students identify interests, strengths and goals through career exploration activities and assessments.
• Guide students and parents on university admission requirements in the UAE and internationally.
• Support university applications, personal statements, scholarship applications and preparation for admission interviews.
• Advise students on relevant entrance tests and help them track application deadlines.
• Organize university visits, career fairs, workshops and sessions with professionals.
• Build relationships with universities, employers and other organizations to create opportunities for students.
• Coordinate with teachers and school leaders to ensure subject choices support students’ future plans.
• Maintain accurate, confidential records of counselling sessions, applications, offers and graduate destinations.
• Follow school safeguarding policies and refer student wellbeing concerns to the appropriate support team.

Skills

Career guidance

Counselling

Communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Job description

Elite Private School, an American curriculum school in Abu Dhabi, is seeking a qualified and experienced Career Guidance Counsellor to support students in making informed decisions about their education, university pathways and future careers.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group guidance on career choices, subject selection and university pathways.
• Help students identify their interests, strengths and goals through career exploration activities and assessments.
• Guide students and parents on university admission requirements in the UAE and internationally.
• Support university applications, personal statements, scholarship applications and preparation for admission interviews.
• Advise students on relevant entrance tests and help them track application deadlines.
• Organize university visits, career fairs, workshops and sessions with professionals.
• Build relationships with universities, employers and other organizations to create opportunities for students.
• Coordinate with teachers and school leaders to ensure subject choices support students’ future plans.
• Maintain accurate, confidential records of counselling sessions, applications, offers and graduate destinations.
• Follow school safeguarding policies and refer student wellbeing concerns to the appropriate support team.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Studies, Counselling, Psychology, Education or a relevant field.
• A relevant postgraduate qualification or certification in career guidance would be an advantage.
• Previous experience in career or university counselling within a school.
• Knowledge of American curriculum graduation pathways and UAE and international university admissions.
• Strong communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with students, parents and school staff.
• UAE school experience and familiarity with ADEK requirements would be an advantage.