University Counselor

Job purpose

The University Counselor will provide individual support and guidance to high school students on options available upon graduation from SNA, whether related to higher education or career-related pathways. Additionally, the University Counselor will recommend courses in collaboration with other relevant team members and determine appropriate educational solutions for students.

Duties and responsibilities

• Provide individual support and guidance to high school students on options available upon graduation from SNA, whether related to higher education or career-related pathways.
• Advise students in making career-related decisions, using assessment instruments where appropriate; assist students in the use of existing resources for learning about careers of interest to them; critique resumes, personal statement.
• Develop, coordinate, facilitate, and/or present academic planning and career development modules.
• Provide information to students and parents on how their courses, grades, and involvement in high school will impact university admissions.
• Advice and support students in their course selections, career planning, and application processes.
• Be familiar with numerous universities, including: Admission requirements; Courses offered; Tuition and other fees the universities requires; Financial aid offered
• Keep track of testing dates (PSAT, SAT, ACT, SATII Subject tests) and share this information with students.
• Hold seminars/workshops for High School students to offer information on university admission process.
• Hold office hours for student questions and necessary information.
• Collaborate with other schools/companies to organize and facilitate workshops, fairs, and events at SNA.
• Keep accurate and updated records and relevant files.
• Provide a safe, confidential counseling environment conductive to students sharing their needs and concerns.

Education

• Degree from University. Ideal candidate will have government issued teaching/counseling certification in secondary education or University Counseling Certificate equivalent

Specialized knowledge

• Experience and understanding of the Vietnamese program and Advanced Placement.
• Experience and understanding of multiple university applications in various countries (US, UK, Canada, Vietnam, Korea, Australia, etc.)

Skills

• A good communicator who can make presentations to parents, students and Colleagues.
• Have a good command of written and spoken English.
• A collaborative and active team player dedicated to maximizing student achievement.
• Demonstrated experience of organizing student application deadlines for the various admissions processes.
• High level of proficiency with database technologies (Managebac, BrigdeU/maia learning,etc.).
• Computer literate (very good skills in Microsoft Office software, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.).
• Highly organized and effective time management skills

*Please note that only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted