Overview

GEMS FOUNDERS SCHOOL – DUBAI https://www.gemsfoundersschool-dubai.com/
Job Description
Due to the continued success of our GEMS Founders School Dubai, we are seeking a dedicated and experienced Career Counsellor to guide and support students in their career and university application journey.
This is a fantastic opportunity for more experienced to take the next step in their career with a global leading company and within a world-class International School located in the heart of Dubai.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide personalized career counselling to students, helping them explore career options aligned with their interests, values, aptitudes, and abilities.
- Utilize various career assessment tools to support students in self-discovery and career planning.
Support students in selecting appropriate subjects, courses, and career pathways.
- Assist students with university applications
- Guide students through admission processes, including essay writing, personal statements, recommendation letters, and interview preparation.
- Stay updated on global university admission requirements, scholarships, and application deadlines.
- Work with local agencies, businesses, and organizations to provide career planning resources, internships, and work experience opportunities.
- Organize and facilitate university fairs, career workshops, and industry engagement events for students.
- Use careers guidance platforms like Unifrog to help students explore opportunities and track applications.
- Provide workshops and sessions on career development, CV writing, interview skills, and university applications.
- Maintain accurate records of student interactions, career assessments, and university applications.
Skills
Experience in career counselling, preferably in an international school setting.
Strong knowledge of university application processes in the US, UK, Canada, Europe, UAE, and beyond.
Experience using career assessment tools to guide students.
Ability to build relationships with students, parents, and external partners.
Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
A commitment to high-quality careers guidance and student success.
Ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.
GEMS Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all of its students and staff. A UK-enhanced DBS or equivalent police check is a pre-requisite for all appointments.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in counselling or psychology
Preferred Candidate
Entry Level – Less than 2 years experience
Min: 3 Max: 7
Bachelors
About GEMS Education
Trusted for over 55 years and now a third generation education family, GEMS Education began in a single school room in Dubai. Today, we have the privilege of educating over 190,000 students from over 176 countries through GEMS owned and managed schools globally; over 270,000 students access resources through our services division; and we will impact 20 million by 2020 students through the initiatives of our Charity partner Varkey Foundation.