What you’ll do:
As the University Guidance Counselor, you will be instrumental in influencing students’ academic trajectories by offering expert support throughout the university application journey and equipping them with the tools needed for long-term success. Among your core duties will be assisting students with application preparations, providing tailored advice on university selection, and fostering the development of essential skills for their academic and career pursuits.
Provide comprehensive support to students throughout the university application process, assisting them at each critical stage—from identifying suitable institutions to successfully obtaining scholarships—while leveraging in-depth knowledge of international pathways and British Curriculum prerequisites.
Collaborate effectively with educators, families, school administrators, and academic departments to track student development and provide well-informed recommendations.
Enhancing Extracurricular Offerings: Design and implement initiatives to broaden students’ academic engagement and coordinate career-focused events, workshops, and mentorship sessions.
Develop and sustain strategic collaborations with universities, with a focus on institutions in Africa and global partners, while overseeing university application systems and digital platforms to ensure seamless operations.
Engage alumni actively to cultivate a robust network that empowers current and former students in their academic and professional pursuits.
The preferred applicant will possess a blend of professional expertise and interpersonal skills tailored to excel in this dynamic role, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and fostering collaborative success.
We seek an individual who offers more than mere experience—an educator equipped with the precise skills and forward-thinking mindset to inspire and enable students to thrive. The successful applicant will possess:
Proficiency in university guidance, teaching, or the broader education sector is crucial to grasp students’ academic needs and deliver impactful assistance throughout their university application journey.
Proficiency in the British Curriculum is essential to ensure students receive comprehensive support within the DISC framework and to facilitate their progression through appropriate university pathways.
Excellent communication and presentation abilities are essential for crafting compelling recommendation letters, advising students and parents, fostering meaningful connections with educators and university representatives, and earning the trust and respect of the broader school community.
A strong command of data management and digital tools is essential, enabling efficient management of student application data, progress tracking, report generation, and seamless utilization of digital platforms.
Proficiency in both African and international universities enables the identification of diverse academic options, ensuring students secure the most appropriate educational matches.
Proficient in creative and event management is essential to facilitate career fairs, workshops, and a variety of student enrichment initiatives designed to expand students’ horizons.
Problem-Solving Mindset: Crucial for building a new university guidance function, addressing challenges, managing a busy schedule, and supporting families who may be less familiar with the university application process.
Qualifications
BA/BSc/HND
