University & Careers Guidance Advisor

Aldar Academies; Dubai; In loco; AED 180.000 - 260.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Aldar Academies in Dubai invites applications for a Careers Guidance lead within the Senior School. You will guide students through university applications, craft personal statements and run information sessions for parents and students.

Essential qualifications include a Bachelor's in Education, Psychology, Counselling or related field, experience in a school and knowledge of UCAS plus international admissions.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Psychology, Counselling, Careers Guidance or related field.
• Experience in a school setting, careers or student support.
• Knowledge of UK university admissions (UCAS) and international applications.
• Excellent communication, organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines.

Mansioni

• Guide students through university applications including UCAS and international systems.
• Track applications, offers, leaver destinations and maintain records of university contacts and alumni.
• Deliver information sessions and parent webinars on university choices, timelines and admission requirements.
• Support interview preparation for Oxbridge or Medicine in partnership with Heads of Department.
• Coordinate work experience placements with external organisations including parental consents and risk assessments.
• Act as a point of contact for students and employers during placements and record feedback and outcomes.
• Build links with universities, businesses and alumni network to create opportunities for students.
• Organise university fairs, guest speakers, workshops and careers events.
• Share careers information through newsletters, displays, the school website and social media.

Conoscenze

Communication skills

Organisational skills

MS Office

Student data systems

UCAS knowledge

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Education, Psychology, Counselling, Careers Guidance or related field

Strumenti

Unifrog

Descrizione del lavoro

Aldar Academies in Dubai invites applications for a Careers Guidance lead within the Senior School. You will guide students through university applications, craft personal statements and run information sessions for parents and students.

Essential qualifications include a Bachelor's in Education, Psychology, Counselling or related field, experience in a school and knowledge of UCAS plus international admissions.