University Admission Counselor - Abu Dhabi

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

Job summary

An educational consulting firm in Abu Dhabi is seeking a University Admissions Counselor to guide students through the university admissions process. The ideal candidate will provide personalized advice, assist with application materials, and track student progress. A proven track record in elite university admissions counseling is essential, along with excellent communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience as a school counselor or educational consultant.
• Proven knowledge of international admissions procedures.
• Self-motivated and solution-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized counseling to high school students.
• Assist with personal statements and application materials.
• Track student progress and provide regular feedback.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Writing proficiency

Time management

Data management

Rapport building

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master's degree in education or career counseling

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:

· Bachelor’s degree - Required

· 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

. 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