University Guidance Counselor – Spontaneous Application

Enko Education; Batu Pahat; Remote; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Part time

Job summary

A growing educational organization is seeking University Guidance Counselors to help students apply to universities and scholarships worldwide. Candidates should have a higher education degree in relevant fields and experience in student advising. Excellent communication skills and knowledge of international admissions processes are beneficial. This role is part-time to full-time and focuses on empowering students in their academic journeys.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in student advising or university/career counseling.
• Knowledge of international admissions processes is a strong asset.
• Proficiency in English and the local language.

Responsibilities

• Support students in identifying and applying to universities and scholarships.
• Provide personalized academic and career guidance.
• Organize workshops, counseling, and information sessions.

Skills

Student advising

University admissions knowledge

Communication skills

Counseling

Education

Higher Education degree in Education, Counseling, Psychology, or related field

Job description

Spontaneous Application – University Guidance Counselor (UGC)

Location: Multiple locations across Africa

Contract Type: Part-time to Full-time, Temporary to Permanent

Overview

Join Enko Education on our mission to unlock potential in Africa. Enko Education aims to unlock learners’ potential across Africa by offering high-quality international education and building a network of African International Schools of Choice that prepare students to thrive in universities and beyond.

We are always seeking passionate, student-focused University Guidance Counselors to join our growing team. If you believe in students’ potential and want to guide them toward life-changing academic journeys, join our talent pool and be among the first to hear about new openings in our schools.

Your Impact

• Supporting students in identifying and applying to universities and scholarships around the world
• Providing personalized academic and career guidance
• Organizing workshops, counseling and information sessions, university fairs, etc.
• Working closely with school leadership and external university partners
• Tracking application progress and maintaining accurate documentation
• Empowering students and their families to make informed decisions about their futures

Your Profile

• Higher Education degree in Education, Counseling, Psychology, or related field
• Proven experience in student advising or university/career counseling
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of international admissions processes is a strong asset for this position
• Proficiency in English and the language of the location you would like to be based in

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Equal Opportunities & Safer Recruitment

Enko Education is an equal opportunities employer, committed to inclusivity, diversity, and valuing difference. Enko Education schools are committed to child safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and young people, and we expect all staff, volunteers, and third parties to share this commitment. Our safer recruitment practices aim to ensure that only individuals committed to child safeguarding join our schools. You can read our Safer Recruitment Statement here.

• Successful candidates must provide a police clearance (or equivalent) from every country where they have lived in the past 10 years before signing an employment contract
• Reference checks with previous employers will also be conducted for each successful candidate

About Enko Education

International education with Africa at heart and the world in mind. Enko Education is a fast-growing network of international schools in Africa, offering international education with Africa at heart and the world in mind. Our mission is to make high-quality international education accessible to more African learners and to guide them towards the world’s best universities through innovative programmes leading to globally recognised qualifications.

Since 2014, Enko Education has helped thousands of students secure admission to top universities. Supported by development finance institutions and funds, we are on track to reach 20,000 students by 2028.

Learn more on our website.