[ref. e89380400] University Admission Counselor

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Job Description

You will assist students in building strong academic and extracurricular profiles, crafting compelling application materials, and navigating complex admissions processes.

• Provide individualized counseling to high school students (IB, A-Level, British, American, or national curriculum) on university admissions strategy.
• Develop customized application timelines for students applying to the US, UK (UCAS), Canada, Europe, Asia, or UAE.
• Assist students with school and program selection based on academic strengths, career goals, and preferences.
• Support students in drafting, editing, and finalizing personal statements, UCAS statements, Common App essays, and supplemental writing.
• Guide students on scholarship and financial aid applications (merit-based, FAFSA, CSS Profile).
• Offer coaching on interview preparation and extracurricular portfolio development.
• Track student progress and provide regular feedback to students and parents.
• Stay informed on global university admission trends, changes in requirements, and visa processes.
• Collaborate with internal teams and attend school fairs or university events when needed.

• Bachelor's degree - required.
• Master's degree in education, career counseling, or similar field - preferred.
• Minimum 3 years experience as a school counselor, guidance counselor in a high school setting, or independent educational consultant/counselor - required.
• Proven knowledge of international admissions procedures.
• Track record of success with elite university admissions counseling.
• Excellent ability to build rapport with students, parents, administrators, and team members.
• Exceptional writing and communication skills.
• Superior time management and organizational skills.
• Excellent in data management, reports, and tracking project status.
• Well-versed in Google Suite (Google Drive, Excel, Google Classroom).
• Self-motivated, proactive, and solution-oriented multi-tasker.
• Expertise in using web-based tools to advise students.

Company Industry: Education

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