Careers Counsellor - September 2025

at  Jumeirah CollegeUnited Arab Emirates

JOB OVERVIEW

We are looking for a Careers Guidance Counsellor. Jumeirah College, Dubai, from September 2025.
The Careers Guidance Counsellor reports directly into the Head of Sixth Form and will work alongside two other counsellors within the College.
Job Purpose:

Working with students individually or in groups, career development professionals are required to:

• support students with applications to worldwide destinations
• help students identify educational requirements and develop training plans
• facilitate and / or lead career management and career decision-making workshops
• help students develop a better appreciation of their unique characteristics and how those characteristics relate to career choices
• use various assessment tools to help students identify their interests, values, beliefs, lifestyle preferences, aptitudes and abilities, and relate them to the world of work and tertiary education
• facilitate and/or lead workshops on, and assist students with, implementing effective employment search strategies, writing résumés, and developing career portfolios and interview skills
• work co-operatively with local agencies, businesses and other organizations involved in providing career planning resources
• work cooperatively with local and international universities and educational providers in utilising the various support programmes and opportunities they provide as part of an enrolment process
• work with students who have disabilities, language and cultural differences, or other special needs that affect their employment prospects
• provide current labour market information to help students make realistic occupational or employment decisions
• market students to potential employers and help students find work experience placements
• plan and implement career and employment-related programs
• refer students to appropriate services to address their needs
• perform related administrative tasks such as keeping records.
• Collect and analyse data to guide program direction and delivery
• Professional Expectations
• Embrace and encourage the ethos and standards of excellence as defined in the GEMS Core Values
• Ensure the GEMS policies, procedures, and codes of conduct are always followed
• Adhere to policies, procedures, and ethical standards of the school
• Participate in regular professional development activities to improve knowledge and skills
• Initiate effort and energy beyond the typical workday, where the tasks require additional commitment
• Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as required
• Perform other duties as requested by direct reporting line managers / supervisors

Please refer the Job description for details