Career Counselor

Responsibilities:

• Guide students in building future educational or career paths, evaluating abilities, and developing necessary skills.
• Provide resources and conduct workshops on resume writing, interviewing, time management, and goal setting.
• Collaborate with teachers, vice principals, and social counselors to support student career exploration and academic goals.
• Maintain a comprehensive database and resources on various careers and universities.
• Oversee and support student learning support services, including managing referrals and coordinating support.
• Conduct individual and group counseling sessions to address study issues, personal challenges, and career development.
• Help students navigate academic choices, assisting with course and university selection.
• Manage confidential student records and documentation of academic and personal development.
• Foster a collaborative school environment, working closely with the Vice Principal, staff, and parents to achieve shared goals.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, or a related field from an accredited institution. A Master’s Degree in counseling is preferred.
• CPD as per the ADEK Career and University Guidance policy (IACAC, ICF, NCDA, Berkeley, BMI...)
• A minimum of two years counseling experience in an educational setting (preferred in UAE).
• Current teacher/Educator.
• Fluent in English & Arabic languages written and spoken.
• IELTS or TOEFL for non-native teachers (6.5 for subjects taught in English & 7.5 for English subjects).
• Excellent IT skills, organizational skills, problem-solving skills, and the ability to positively deal with students.