University & Career Guidance Counsellor

7 days ago


Singapore XCL WORLD ACADEMY PTE. LTD. Full time
Roles & Responsibilities

XCL World Academy is seeking to appoint a dynamic, experienced University and Career Guidance Counsellor. This is a full-time contract position commencing from 1st August 2025.

Main Responsibilities

  • Supporting and implementing a career education programme for SY Students.
  • To inform and guide SY Students and parents about tertiary education options.
  • To guide high school students in their university/college selection and application process.
  • Along with Coordinators, to guide students in high school programmes and subject choices.
  • Assist in daily operation of Secondary Years Division, with focus on academic and pastoral care.
  • Support both divisional and school-wide strategic planning.
  • Facilitate and contribute to discussions and decision making as part of the university counselling team.
  • Serves as a consultant for grade level members when addressing student academic needs.
  • Supporting and implementing a career education programme for Students.
  • Provide students with guidance on admission to higher educational institutions.
  • Organise and process recommendations for students to higher education institutions and provide assistance with application procedures.
  • Provide opportunities for students to take tests of admission to higher education institutions.
  • Along with DP Coordinator and Director of University Counselling, guides students in high school programme and subject choices as part of enrolment process and beyond.
  • In collaboration with DP Coordinator and Director of University Counselling, actively monitor student academic performance, update student trackers using the school.
  • information. System, and prepare reports as requested by the Senior Leadership Team.
  • In collaboration with the Senior Management team organise and coordinate careers sessions with representatives from a range of professions.
  • Develop and suggest improvements to existing school policies and procedures.

Person Specifications

  • Undergraduate degree from a recognised university or college.
  • Minimum 4 years Academic Advisor, University Admissions Counsellor or College Counsellor experience.
  • Has demonstrated a track record of being a successful college counsellor/university guidance counsellor in an established international school and has experience with IB programmes and AP programs, essentially in DP program and familiarity in MYP will be an advantage.
  • Competent user of platforms typically used in the admissions process.
  • Demonstrates current knowledge of admissions requirements and processes for several tertiary education institutions globally.
  • Demonstrates understanding of the needs of third culture/international students and goes beyond expectations in supporting student ambitions and goals.
  • Goes beyond expectation in supporting student ambitions and goals.
  • Is organised, proactive and solution focused. Has demonstrated the ability to work well in teams and demonstrated a positive relationship with all members of the school community.
  • Salary commensurate with experience (International School) and according to the school's teaching scale.

Application:

Qualified candidates are welcome to apply by 25 March 2025

About us

XCL World Academy is an international school in Singapore for students aged 2 to 18, fully committed to the academic, emotional and social development of its students. We are immensely proud to be the first and only international school in Singapore authorized to offer all four International Baccalaureate (IB) programmes.

We aspire to recruit employees that share and understand our commitment to empowering an international community of happy learners who aspire to positively impact others. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to Safer Recruitment processes such as interviews, employment reference checks, identity and criminal record checks.

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