Full Time, Permanent

18 August 2025

13 December 2024

PURPOSE OF THE JOB: The College & Career Counsellor assumes the departments philosophy of a student-driven, best-fit, college counselling department while collaborating with key departments in supporting Grade 6-12 students through career development, college search and ultimately, the application process. The incumbent’s work ethic should be consistent with the school’s vison, mission and belief statements and focused on supporting and encouraging students’ success and overall wellbeing. This position also requires the facilitation of high College & Career Seminar college preparation courses, and course planning.
The College & Career Counsellor also works in close collaboration with SLT and other members of Collegiate International School's learning community to provide comprehensive support and counselling.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Individual Student Planning (25%)

• Preparing high school students and their families for course selection, college, career, and the university admissions process
• Providing individual Personal, Academic, and Career counselling
• Supporting the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) in developing effective, pro-active systems of communication and support with parents and students regarding the college admissions process
• Interpreting assessments to identify student needs and develop interventions
• Write counsel or evaluations and letters of recommendation in support of student applications

Responsive Services (25%)

• Being responsive to student needs, walk-in hours, referrals, and crisis situations
• Contributing to academic and/or behavioral student monitoring meetings in a supportive, non-disciplinary role
• Support students through the college application process, inclusive of monitoring applications, reviewing essays and written work, providing comprehensive academic advising, and connecting students with best-fit institutions

Guidance Curriculum (25%)

• Assist with the development and delivery of the Career Development domain of the CIS guidance curriculum and high school seminar courses
• Collaborate with the SLT to develop, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive school counselling program
• Help plan and deliver student transition programming

System Support (25%)

• Planning, keeping records, and preparing reports for the college counselling office
• Coordinating college visits and college fairs
• Preparing and delivering school forms to colleges
• Articulating academic policy determined by the SLT in regard to courses, credits, and graduation requirements
• Member of various committees within CIS and externally to maintain up-to-date knowledge of trends in higher education system in key countries for the student population
• Providing consultation and in-service training for parents, teachers, and staff
• Advising students on standardized testing: SAT, PSAT, and other external examinations

Non-Counseling Duties

• Participating in school committees and activities

SPECIAL NOTES:

• This position may be expected to work past the last faculty workday in the first semester and may be accrued as flextime or compensated by counsellor tours the following semester, with approval from the supervisor

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• Minimum of 2 years of focused high school counselling or college admissions experience
• Strong familiarity with North American and/or U.K. admissions counselling
• Bachelors’ degree
• Fluency and accuracy in written and spoken English
• Computer skills at a level that permits the creative and effective use of technology in the classroom
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team, preferably involving both national and international staff

PREFERRED QUALITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• MA/MS in psychology, counselling, school counselling
• Professional licensure/certification
• International school experience
• Managebac and online teaching experience is beneficial

Dubai International Academy, Emirates Hills, Raffles International Schools, Raffles World Academy, Dubai International Academy, Al Barsha, Raffles Nurseries and Collegiate International School are leading international schools in Dubai managed by Innoventures Education, a company committed to bringing world-class education to Dubai. They are reputed for their high quality curriculum, inspiring learning environment and commitment to academic excellence. Together, our schools and nurseries have a student enrolment of more than 7,500 and an academic and administrative team of over 1000 who come from virtually every corner of the globe.
In view of rapid expansion, new opportunities have arisen at our schools. Applicants are required to hold a Bachelor’s Degree and a recognized teaching certification, in addition to at least two years of experience in an international school. Applicants with a Master’s Degree or higher will be given preference.