University Admission Counselor - Abu Dhabi

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

Job summary

A leading educational consultancy in Abu Dhabi is seeking a dedicated University Admissions Counselor. The role involves providing personalized university admissions guidance to high school students both in the UAE and globally. Successful candidates will have a Master's degree and at least 3 years of relevant experience. This position requires excellent communication skills and a strong knowledge of international admissions processes, offering an opportunity to help students navigate their academic futures.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience as a school counselor or independent educational consultant.
• Proven knowledge of international admissions procedures.
• Exceptional writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized counseling to high school students on university admissions strategy.
• Develop customized application timelines for students.
• Assist students with drafting and finalizing personal statements.

Skills

Student counseling

Communication skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Knowledge of admissions procedures

Education

Master's degree in education or related field

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable University Admissions Counselor to support students in the UAE through personalized, one-on-one university admissions tutoring. The ideal candidate will guide students applying to top universities in the UAE and countries like US, UK, Canada, Europe, and other global destinations. You will assist students in building strong academic and extracurricular profiles, crafting compelling application materials, and navigating complex admissions processes

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 :

• Master's 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
• 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