Career Counselor

Fairview International School; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairview International School seeks a Career Counsellor to guide students in their educational and career journeys. The role involves delivering comprehensive guidance programmes, personal counseling, and engaging with stakeholders to support student development in a dynamic international school environment.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Tuition fee sponsorship for PGDE program

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in career counselling or educational guidance.
• Strong communicator with a student-centric mindset.
• Familiarity with international university systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver career guidance programmes across campuses.
• Provide 1:1 counselling to help students explore options.
• Organize workshops on career exploration and application processes.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Counselling, Psychology, Education, Career Guidance

Job description

As a Career Counsellor at Fairview, your mission is to open doors for students. You’ll deliver impactful career and university guidance programmes, provide 1:1 counselling session, and collaborate closely with teachers, parents, and leadership teams across multiple campuses. You’ll help students navigate their options, build confidence in their futures, and equip them with real-world skills to thrive in an ever-changing global landscape.

Key Responsibilities:

Programme Delivery: Design, coordinate, and deliver career and university guidance programmes across campuses, ensuring students are fully prepared for their next steps.

1:1 Student Counselling: Provide personalized counselling sessions to help students explore career paths, university options, and personal development goals.

Cross-Campus Collaboration: Travel between campuses to ensure consistent support and guidance is available for all Fairview students.

Workshops & Seminars: Organize and run workshops on career exploration, resume writing, interview skills, university application processes, and global education trends.

Stakeholder Engagement: Work with parents, teachers, and external partners to provide holistic support for each student's career development journey.

Resource Development: Create and maintain career resources, guides, and toolkits that empower students to take charge of their futures.

University Networking: Build and maintain strong relationships with universities, industry professionals, and educational organizations to expand opportunities for Fairview students.

Data & Progress Tracking: Maintain records of counselling sessions, student goals, and outcomes to continuously refine and improve guidance services.

What We are Looking For:

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Counselling, Psychology, Education, Career Guidance, or a related field. (Postgraduate qualifications are a plus.)

Experience: 2-5 years of experience in career counselling, educational guidance, or youth mentorship.

Student-Centric Mindset: A passion for working with young people and empowering them to make informed decisions about their futures.

Strong Communicator: Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, able to connect meaningfully with students, parents, and educators.

Organized & Proactive: Able to manage multiple projects and campuses, while ensuring high-quality service delivery.

Global Perspective: Familiarity with international university systems (US, UK, Australia, Europe) is a strong advantage.

Adaptable and Positive: Ready to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment focused on performance, positivity, and impact.

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Your application will include the following questions:

Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Malaysia? What's your expected monthly basic salary? How many years' experience do you have as a Careers Counsellor?

Fairview International School is the first and only network of 4 International Baccalaureate (IB) World Schools in West Malaysia. Having been authorised for 10 IB programmes and evaluated after the 5 year cycle for 5, Fairview moves on to expand into 3 more campuses in Malaysia. Fairview offers the full spectrum of the academic programmes of the IB – The Primary Years Programme (PYP), The Middle Years Programme (MYP) and the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP).

The time tested UK National Curriculum forms the backbone while the International Baccalaureate Framework drives teaching and learning.Our academic performance has been consistent over the years with our students’ scores in DP averaging at 36/37.

Fairview takes a strong view on professional development, To that effect, the Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) Programme is a mandatory course that all teachers must undertake within the first 6 months of employment. The tuition fee for this course is fully sponsored by the school. There are ample opportunities for professional development including the International Baccalaureate Teaching and Learning Awards.

Fairview International School is the first and only network of 4 International Baccalaureate (IB) World Schools in West Malaysia. Having been authorised for 10 IB programmes and evaluated after the 5 year cycle for 5, Fairview moves on to expand into 3 more campuses in Malaysia. Fairview offers the full spectrum of the academic programmes of the IB – The Primary Years Programme (PYP), The Middle Years Programme (MYP) and the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP).

The time tested UK National Curriculum forms the backbone while the International Baccalaureate Framework drives teaching and learning.Our academic performance has been consistent over the years with our students’ scores in DP averaging at 36/37.

Fairview takes a strong view on professional development, To that effect, the Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) Programme is a mandatory course that all teachers must undertake within the first 6 months of employment. The tuition fee for this course is fully sponsored by the school. There are ample opportunities for professional development including the International Baccalaureate Teaching and Learning Awards.

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