Key Responsibilities 

1. Strategic Leadership of University & Careers Programme

• Design and implement a comprehensive Grades 9–12 university guidance programme.
• Develop a four-year university readiness roadmap beginning in Grade 9.
• Align counselling practices with ISP Student Futures strategy and Life Competencies.
• Establish measurable annual targets for university placement, scholarship attainment, and application success.
• Lead HTS university events: fairs, parent workshops, financial aid sessions, pathway seminars.
• Build and maintain relationships with universities globally.

2. Individual Student Guidance & Application Management

• Provide personalized counselling for students and families regarding:
  • University selection
  • Career pathways
  • Major exploration
  • Scholarship opportunities
  • Visa processes
• Manage and support applications for:
  • US (Common App, Coalition, UC system)
  • UK (UCAS)
  • Canada (OUAC & direct applications)
  • Australia
  • Europe
  • Vietnam & regional universities
• Oversee personal statement and essay development.
• Write compelling, data-informed school recommendation letters.
• Ensure timely submission of transcripts, predicted grades, and documentation.
• Maintain detailed records of student applications and outcomes.

3. Academic Alignment & Data Use

• Collaborate with academic leadership to ensure:
  • Course rigor aligns with target universities.
  • Grade distributions reflect credible academic standards.
  • MAP and other standardized data are interpreted appropriately within applications.
• Advise students on course selection to maximize university competitiveness.
• Monitor academic profiles of Grade 10–12 students and intervene early where gaps exist.
• Support alignment between HTS grading systems and international university expectations.

4. Parent Engagement & Communication

• Conduct structured parent meetings beginning in Grade 9.
• Deliver regular university update newsletters.
• Provide transparent guidance on competitiveness, admissions realities, and timelines.
• Lead information sessions on:
  • Admissions trends
  • Standardized testing
  • Financial planning
  • Scholarships and merit awards
• Maintain professional, realistic, and ethical counselling standards.

5. Career Exploration & Student Futures Development

• Implement structured career exploration programming (Grades 9–12).
• Coordinate internships, mentorships, and experiential opportunities where possible.
• Collaborate with ISP Student Futures initiatives and ILOS opportunities.
• Embed Life Competencies (resilience, communication, critical thinking, adaptability) into guidance processes.
• Guide students in developing portfolios and extracurricular narratives aligned with intended majors

6. Systems & Documentation

• Maintain accurate records within iSAMS and/or approved school systems.
• Track university offers, scholarship totals, and destination data.
• Produce annual University Destination Reports for leadership and marketing.
• Develop ethical policies around document submission, predicted grades, and transcript reporting.
• Ensure safeguarding compliance in all student interactions.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• 100% of Grade 12 students receive structured counselling support.
• Clear four-year pathway plan implemented by Grade 9.
• Increase in:
  • Competitive university offers
  • Scholarship attainment
  • Parent satisfaction with counselling process
• Transparent and accurate destination reporting.
• Strong engagement in university events and pathway programming.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred (Counselling, Education, Psychology, or related field).
• Formal training in university counselling strongly preferred.
• Minimum 3 years experience in university admissions or international school counselling.
• Demonstrated success placing students in competitive global universities.
• Strong knowledge of:
  • US admissions systems
  • UCAS
  • Canadian admissions
  • International credential evaluation
• Experience in data-informed academic planning.
• Familiarity with ISP frameworks or similar international systems preferred.
• Strong written English (recommendation letter standard required).
• High level of discretion, professionalism, and cultural sensitivity.

Professional Skills

• Excellent interpersonal communication.
• Highly organized and deadline-driven.
• Skilled in presentation and public speaking.
• Analytical mindset (able to interpret academic data).
• Ethical decision-making.
• Ability to manage parent expectations professionally and transparently.
• Collaborative and aligned with whole-school improvement.

ISP Leadership Competencies

• Collaboration
• Learning & Getting Better
• Outcome Driven
• Community Focus
• Integrity & Ethical Practice
• Innovation Leadership
• Resilience