Dubai Career Counselor - Higher Education & Admissions

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

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.