University Counsellor

CAIS; Aurora; On-site; CAD 72,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Andrew’s College and St. Anne’s School in Aurora, Ontario, seek a University Counsellor to collaborate with SAC and SAS teams. The role focuses on individualized university and post-secondary planning for students, aligning coursework with graduation and admission requirements.

The counsellor will manage a student portfolio, coordinate visits and fairs, and deliver programming to families, ensuring deadlines and institutional expectations are met throughout the application cycle.

Qualifications

• Relevant university degree required.
• Interest in pursuing additional qualifications including NCAA applications.
• Understanding of Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum and graduation requirements.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build trust with students and families.
• Willingness to contribute to broader school life including coaching or cocurricular activities.
• Awareness of the university counselling role within a student’s academic and personal journey.

Responsibilities

• Provide university and post-secondary counselling for SAC and SAS.
• Manage a portfolio of students, guiding course selection and academic planning.
• Coordinate university visits, admissions presentations, and post-secondary fairs.
• Contribute to university counselling programming, information sessions, and workshops.
• Monitor deadlines, transcripts, reference letters, essays, and supplementary materials.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Co-curricular involvement

NCAA applications knowledge

Student support

Education

University degree

Job description

St. Andrew’s College and St. Anne’s School are independent preparatory schools in Aurora, Ontario, offering warm and inspiring learning environments. As leaders in all-boys and all-girls education, both schools emphasize character development and leadership alongside a rigorous curriculum and a wide range of co-curricular activities, including robust athletic programs and a strong focus on the arts, drama, and music. At St. Andrew’s and St. Anne’s, students are encouraged to strive for distinction and develop a passion for knowledge, setting the foundation for a lifetime of self-discovery and preparing them to build a better world. To learn more about either institution, please visit our websites at www.sac.on.ca or www.stannes.ca.

We invite applications for a full-time opportunity in the role of University Counsellor, reporting to the Head of University Counselling at St. Andrew’s College.

The University Counsellor will work collaboratively with the University Counselling team at St. Andrew’s College (SAC) and support St. Anne’s School (SAS) to provide individualized university and post-secondary counselling. The role supports students and families in making informed decisions grounded in academic profile, personal goals, and best-fit institutions.

The successful candidate will manage an assigned portfolio of students and guide them through course selection and academic planning to ensure alignment with graduation requirements and post-secondary admission expectations. This work includes regular progress meetings with students and their parents or guardians.

The University Counsellor will support all aspects of the university application process for Canadian, U.S., and international institutions, including application timelines, transcripts, reference letters, essays, personal profiles, and supplementary materials. The role requires monitoring and clearly communicating key deadlines, requirements, and institutional expectations to ensure students remain organized and well supported throughout the application cycle.

As a primary liaison between SAC, SAS, and post-secondary institutions, the University Counsellor will assist in coordinating university visits, admissions presentations, and on-campus post-secondary fairs. They will also contribute to the design and delivery of university counselling programming for students and families, including information sessions and workshops.

Qualifications & Attributes

• A relevant university degree is required.
• Demonstrated interest in acquiring additional qualifications to support the University Counselling department’s programming, including NCAA-related applications.
• Comprehensive understanding of the Ontario Ministry of Education’s current curriculum and graduation requirements.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trust and confidence with students and families.
• Capacity to contribute positively to the broader life of the school, including coaching or co-curricular responsibilities.
• A clear appreciation of the university counselling role within the broader context of a student’s academic and personal journey.

This posting is for a current vacancy. The salary for this position is dependent on qualifications and experience. The Category 4 salary range is $72,310 to $129,060.

We believe that diversity in our schools fosters a rich, inclusive, and creative environment. We are actively engaged in building a more diverse school and encourage all qualified applicants to apply. By extension, we are committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you require an accommodation through the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at 905-727-2580.