Careers Guidance Counsellor

GEMS Education; Dubai; On-site; AED 134,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

GEMS Education's School of Research & Innovation seeks an experienced Careers Guidance Counsellor to start in January 2027 in Dubai. You will support students individually or in groups, guiding career development and educational planning, while coordinating with universities and local employers to create opportunities.

The role requires delivering workshops, using assessment tools, and helping students prepare resumes and interview skills, with a strong emphasis on employability and informed

Qualifications

• a minimum Bachelor degree in related discipline such as Psychology or Social Work.
• ideally a certificate, diploma or degree in career development or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• work with students individually or in groups to identify educational requirements and career plans
• facilitate career management workshops and build employability skills
• help students relate their interests and abilities to careers and education
• use assessment tools to guide career choices and training needs
• lead resume writing, interview skills and job-search workshops
• collaborate with local and international universities and employers
• provide labour market information to support decision making
• maintain records and perform related administrative tasks

Skills

Empathy

Active listening

Communication skills

Group facilitation

Career guidance knowledge

Education

Bachelor degree in Psychology or related field

Career development certificate/diploma

Job description

Job Description:

GEMS School of Research & Innovation is seeking an experienced Careers Guidance Counsellor. The post commencing January 2027.

Key Responsibilities:

Working with students individually or in groups, career development professionals may:

• help students identify educational requirements and develop training plans
• facilitate and / or lead career management and career decision-making workshops
• help students develop a better appreciation of their unique characteristics and how those characteristics relate to career choices
• use various assessment tools to help students identify their interests, values, beliefs, lifestyle preferences, aptitudes and abilities, and relate them to the world of work and tertiary education
• facilitate and/or lead workshops on, and assist students with, implementing effective employment search strategies, writing résumés, and developing career portfolios and interview skills
• work co-operatively with local agencies, businesses and other organizations involved in providing career planning resources.
• work cooperatively with local and international universities and educational providers in utilising the various support programmes and opportunities they provide as part of an enrolment process.
• work with students who have disabilities, language and cultural differences, or other special needs that affect their employment prospects
• provide current labour market information to help students make realistic occupational or employment decisions
• market students to potential employers and help students find work experience placements
• plan and implement career and employment-related programs
• refer students to appropriate services to address their particular needs
• perform related administrative tasks such as keeping records.

Personal characteristics:

Career development professionals need the following characteristics:

• genuine interest in and respect for people from all walks of life
• patience, understanding and the ability to listen non-judgmentally
• excellent oral and written communication skills and presentation skills
• objectivity and tact
• the ability to motivate and inspire students
• the ability to facilitate communication in groups of eight to 20 people
• excellent organizational and planning skills
• the ability to work effectively with other professionals and community agencies.
• they should enjoy consulting with people, compiling information and working with clients to develop innovative solutions to problems.

Educational requirements:

• a minimum od Bachelor degree is required in a related discipline such as Psychology, Social Work or related subject.
• ideally the candidate will also have a certificate, diploma or degree in career development, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.