University Admission Counselor

MindBase Education; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational consultancy in Abu Dhabi is looking for an experienced educational counselor to guide high school students through the university admissions process. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree, strong communication skills, and at least 3 years of experience in educational counseling. Responsibilities include personalized admissions strategy, application timelines, and support in writing personal statements. This role offers a chance to impact student success significantly.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience as a school counselor or educational consultant.
• Track record of success with elite university admissions counseling.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized counseling on university admissions strategy.
• Develop customized application timelines for students.
• Assist with personal statements and application essays.
• Support students on scholarship and financial aid applications.

Skills

Excellent ability to build rapport

Exceptional writing and communication skills

Superior time management

Proven knowledge of international admissions procedures

Expertise in web-based tools

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in education or related field

Tools

Google Suite (Google Drive, Excel, Google Classroom)

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Provide individualized counseling to high school students (IB A-Level British American or national curriculum) on university admissions strategy.
• Develop customized application timelines for students applying to the US UK (UCAS) Canada Europe Asia or UAE.
• Assist students with school and program selection based on academic strengths career goals and preferences.
• Support students in drafting editing and finalizing personal statements UCAS statements Common App essays and supplemental writing.
• Guide students on scholarship and financial aid applications (Merit-based FAFSA CSS Profile).
• Offer coaching on interview preparation and extracurricular portfolio development.
• Track student progress and provide regular feedback to students and parents.
• Stay informed on global university admission trends changes in requirements and visa processes.
• Collaborate with internal teams and attend school fairs or university events when needed.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor s degree - Required
• Masters degree in education career counseling or similar field- Preferred.
• Minimum 3 years experience as a school counselor guidance counselor in a high school setting or independent educational consultant/counselor Required
• Proven knowledge of international admissions procedures
• Track record of success with elite university admissions counseling
• Excellent ability to build rapport with students parents administrators and team
• Exceptional writing and communication skills
• Superior time management and organizational skills
• Excellent in data management reports & tracking project status
• Well-verse in Google Suite (Google Drive Excel Google Classroom)
• Self-motivated proactive and solution-oriented multi-tasker
• Expertise in using web-based tools to advise students
• School counselor/GUIDANCE COUNSELOR