University Guidance Counsellor

Founded in 2002, Global Schools Group is a Singapore-headquartered, community-oriented education institution whose mission is to cultivate and nurture young minds into global leaders of the future and is significantly contributing to achieving significant learning outcomes for every child. In the last two decades, the Foundation has grown to 62 campuses in 11 countries. Our seven international schools are spread across Southeast Asia, the Middle East, South Asia, and East Asia.

Global Schools Foundation (GSF) is an education pioneer with a network of premier international schools. The Foundation schools infuse the best educational approaches from around the globe into a unique pedagogy which imparts value-based learning that goes beyond academics. The 62 GSF schools are spread across 11 countries in ASEAN & South Asia, Middle East and India which provide world class education to over 45,000 students from 70+ nationalities. The schools offer various.

curriculum, including IB, Cambridge and CBSE.

As the GSG family of schools expands, we are looking for a University Guidance Counsellor, to join our team who would contribute to career counselling and university guidance efforts at the allocated school(s).

The primary responsibility is to provide university admissions guidance and support to students in their academic and career development. You will be responsible for the career counselling and university placements of the students at the allocated school(s). Your role also involves collaborating with faculty, parents, and community organizations to promote student success. This role is a critical part of the organizations strategy to develop our students into future ready graduates.

III. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct Psychometric and Aptitude tests to to help students identify their strengths, interests, and career aspirations.
• Schedule and conduct sessions / lectures by experts to enable career option exploration for grade 8-10.
• Organize career cum university admissions fair for grade 11 -12 to connect them with university representatives of top global universities.
• Drive one -to- one counselling from grade 8-10 to help students and their parents
• Interpret Psychometric and Aptitude tests outcome
• Help them choose the right fit career option and relevant subject stream(s)
• Give activity recommendations to build their profile and demonstrate interests aligned with their career and stream choice
• Drive one to one counselling from grade 11-12 to help students and their parents
• Select the right -fit course, college, country and exam for their undergraduate education
• Create and execute a comprehensive plan for a successful application
• Guide them to craft stellar essays / personal statements for their applications
• Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure timely submission of transcripts, LORs and other relevant documents for university applications.

IV. JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with a min of 60% in aggregate marks. Master's degree from an institution in UK, Canada, Aus. or the US is a big plus.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and engage with diverse students, parents, and community organizations.
• In depth knowledge of undergrad admissions to top universities across the globe.
• Excellent written communication skill pertaining to English language with thorough understanding of SOP / Essays / Personal Statement for university admissions.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize work in a fast-paced environment.

Experience

• At least 5 years of experience in career counselling / undergrad level for top universities / ivy league.

V. KEY INTERACTIONS

Key Internal Contacts

Head Career Counselling and University Placements

Zonal Lead Career Counselling and University Placements

School Principal / Coordinators /Class Teachers

Students

Key External Contacts

University Representatives

Parents

Career Guidance Experts