Job overview
WE are looking for an experienced College and Careers Counsellor to join as soon as possible.PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
The College & Careers Counsellor collaborates with key personnel 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 college preparation courses, and course planning.
The College & Careers Counsellor also works in close collaboration with SLT and other members of Dubai International Academy’s learning community to provide comprehensive support and counselling.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Individual Student Support
• 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 evaluations and letters of recommendation in support of student applications
• Being responsive to student needs, walk-ins, referrals, and crisis situations
• Contributing to academic and/or behavioural 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
General Guidance Support
• Collaborate with the SLT to develop, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive school Career & College counselling program
• Help plan and deliver student transition programming
• 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
• Providing consultation and in-service training for parents, teachers, and staff
• Advising students on standardised testing: SAT, ACT, LNAT, etc
Non-Counselling Duties
• Participating in school committees and activities
NOTE:
• This position will require work outside of normal school working days and hours.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
• Minimum of 2 years of counselling or college admissions experience
• Strong familiarity with UK & US admissions counselling
• Bachelors’ degree
• Fluency and accuracy in written and spoken English
• Computer skills at a level that permits record keeping and application support
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team
• Strong interpersonal, organisational and public speaking skills
Interested applicants, should forward a full CV by email to: careers@diabarsha.com
PLEASE PUT “COUN/2026” AS THE SUBJECT OF YOUR E-MAIL
While we thank all candidates, only those shortlisted will be contacted via email
Innoventures Education
Innoventures Education is a company committed to bringing world-class education to Dubai. Along with Dubai International Academy, Emirates Hills, the founding school of the group, we manage Dubai International Academy (Al Barsha); Raffles World Academy; Raffles International School, Collegiate International School, Raffles Early Childhood Centres.
All our schools and nurseries are renowned for their high-quality curricula, inspiring learning environments and commitment to academic excellence. Together we have a total enrolment of more than 9000 students from over 120 countries, with a dedicated and inspirational team of educators and administrators from virtually every corner of the globe.