School Counselor

UCSI Schools Group; Subang Jaya; On-site; MYR 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Malaysia is seeking a compassionate and proactive School Counselor. The role involves supporting the emotional, academic, and social development of students at primary and secondary levels. Candidates should possess a relevant degree in Counseling or a related field, and experience working with children. The position requires strong interpersonal and communication skills to foster a supportive environment and collaborate effectively with staff and parents to help students thrive.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Counseling, Psychology, Education, or a related field.
• Proven experience in working with children and adolescents in a school setting.
• Ability to build trust and maintain professional boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling to students on various issues.
• Identify students' needs through observation and develop intervention plans.
• Collaborate with teachers and school leaders to support students.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Counseling, Psychology, Education, or a related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Recognized counseling qualification or licensure

Job description

Job Description

UCSI Schools is seeking a compassionate, proactive, and student-centered School Counselor to join our academic team, supporting the well‑being of students across both primary and secondary levels. The ideal candidate will promote the emotional, social, academic, and behavioral development of students while fostering a safe and supportive school environment. This role requires collaboration with educators, parents, and school leadership to help students thrive both personally and academically.

Location: Subang Jaya

Job Summary

UCSI Schools is seeking a compassionate, proactive, and student-centered School Counselor to join our academic team, supporting the well‑being of students across both primary and secondary levels. The ideal candidate will promote the emotional, social, academic, and behavioral development of students while fostering a safe and supportive school environment. This role requires collaboration with educators, parents, and school leadership to help students thrive both personally and academically.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling to students to address emotional, behavioral, academic, and social challenges.
• Identify students' needs through observation, referrals, and assessments; develop intervention plans and track progress accordingly.
• Support students in developing coping strategies, resilience, conflict resolution skills, and emotional regulation.
• Promote a positive school climate by implementing programs related to character education, anti‑bullying, mental health awareness, and peer relationships.
• Guide students through academic planning, goal setting, time management, and study skills.
• Assist students with transitions between grade levels and provide support for personal growth and career awareness where applicable.
• Collaborate with teachers and school leaders to identify at‑risk students and provide appropriate interventions or referrals.
• Liaise with parents and guardians to support student development and provide regular updates on counseling progress when necessary.
• Refer students to external specialists, psychologists, or support services when more intensive intervention is required.
• Uphold ethical standards of confidentiality, professionalism, and care in all counseling activities.
• Organize and participate in school events, awareness campaigns, parent workshops, and staff development related to student wellness.
• Engage in ongoing professional development to stay current with best practices in school counseling and child psychology.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Counseling, Psychology, Education, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Recognized counseling qualification or licensure (e.g., Postgraduate Diploma in Guidance & Counseling or equivalent).
• Proven experience working with children and adolescents in a school or educational setting.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to build trust and maintain professional boundaries with students, staff, and families.
• Culturally sensitive and respectful of diverse backgrounds and needs.
• Passionate about student well‑being and committed to supporting their holistic development.

About UCSI International School Sdn Bhd

The UCSI Schools Group has 3 campuses in Malaysia: Kuala Lumpur Campus, Subang Jaya Campus and Springhill Campus. Two of its campuses focus on British school curriculum while the other one focuses on the IB. While maintaining a strong focus on core curriculum which includes British school curriculum with Cambridge IGCSE and International Primary Curriculum, we aim to complement the formal curriculum with a series of CCAs which students’ experiences form a cornerstone of their holistic education for the 21st century. The rapid advancement of technological innovations, global competition, and a push towards a knowledge‑based economy require that our students learn to have a repertoire of soft and hard skills to enable them to succeed in a future economy that is still in the making. Through our unique CCA experiences, our students can exhibit soft skills like creativity, leadership abilities, teamwork, flexibility, communication skills, resilience and an enterprising spirit that will enable them to stay relevant for the future. UCSI International School focuses on eight critical characteristics in our learning content and experiences. The rapid advancement of technological innovation, global competition, and a push towards a knowledge‑based economy require that our students have a repertoire of soft and hard skills. We therefore place a strong emphasis on Character Education, Global Citizen Skills, Problem‑based Collaborative Learning, and co‑curricular activities amongst others, forming a truly holistic education for the 21st century. Our emphasis in education isn’t only labelled in academic and creative excellence, but to equip students with 21st century skills such as character, communication, collaboration, creativity, critical thinking, while inculcating virtues such as integrity, honesty, and empathy in our students. We believe that students that have a developed moral compass and practical wisdom in a challenging and fractured world will make a positive impact for life.