University Guidance Counsellor Lead

Aristotle Teachers; Jakarta Utara; On-site; IDR 200.000.000 - 300.000.000; Full time

Job summary

An international school in Jakarta Utara is seeking an experienced University Guidance Counsellor Lead to provide strategic leadership for the university and careers guidance program starting from August 2026. This senior role will involve shaping a high-quality guidance provision aligned with academic pathways and ensuring students are supported in making informed post-school decisions. Candidates should possess a relevant degree and at least five years of experience in university guidance or careers counselling.

Benefits

Annual flights for the counsellor and dependents

Comprehensive international medical insurance

Housing and cost-of-living allowance

Relocation allowance

End-of-contract gratuity

Local tax obligations covered

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years relevant experience in university guidance or careers counselling.
• Experience with IB continuum and international university admissions systems.
• Proven track record of delivering high-quality guidance outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement guidance pathways for students' academic planning.
• Lead, coach, and support the University Guidance Counselling team.
• Oversee tracking and reporting of university applications and offers.

Skills

Strategic leadership

High-quality individual counselling

Strong interpersonal skills

Knowledge of UK and US admissions

Education

Relevant degree

Job description

Start Date: August 2026
Contract Type: Full Time, Fixed Term

University Guidance Counsellor Lead

Following an increase in student enrolment, the school is seeking an experienced University Guidance Counsellor Lead to provide strategic leadership for the university and careers guidance programme from August 2026. This is a senior role within the Secondary School, responsible for shaping and delivering a coherent, high-quality guidance provision across Years 7–13, aligned with the schools values and academic pathways.

The successful candidate will combine strategic oversight with high-quality individual counselling, ensuring students are well supported in making informed, aspirational post-school decisions. The role includes leadership of the University Guidance Counselling team, alongside responsibility for developing systems, processes, and partnerships that enhance student outcomes.

The Role

Building and sustaining strong relationships with global universities, professional bodies, and external partners is a key aspect of the role, with responsibility for representing the school at relevant events, fairs, and conferences. The Counsellor Lead will also work closely with senior leaders, teachers, students, and families to ensure a cohesive and informed approach to student guidance.

Key Responsibilities

The University Guidance Counsellor Lead will design, review, and implement guidance pathways that support students academic planning and post-secondary transitions, including advice on subject choices, IB routes, and global university application processes, with particular attention to UK and US admissions.

The role involves leading, coaching, and supporting the University Guidance Counselling team, ensuring consistent standards, effective communication, and well-managed operational systems. The successful candidate will oversee the accurate tracking, reporting, and communication of university applications, offers, destinations, and departmental data for internal and external audiences.

Candidate Profile

Applicants should have a relevant degree and substantial professional experience in university guidance, careers counselling, or a related leadership role. A minimum of five years relevant experience is required, with strong knowledge of international university admissions systems, particularly UK and US pathways and the IB continuum.

The school is seeking a strategic, highly organised leader with excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to work effectively with students across the Secondary age range, and a proven track record of delivering high-quality guidance outcomes. Enthusiasm, discretion, and a commitment to exemplary practice are essential.

Salary & Benefits

The school offers a competitive, experience-based salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Annual flights for the counsellor and eligible dependents
• Comprehensive international medical insurance (excluding the U.S.)
• Housing and cost-of-living allowance
• Relocation allowance
• End-of-contract gratuity equivalent to 25% of annual base salary
• All local tax obligations fully covered by the school