Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.
An exciting opportunity for a
Secondary Careers Counsellor has opened in AIS. If you are someone who is driven in making a positive difference and with passion for growth and development, this role is meant for you!
Position Requirements
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organisational ability and the ability to meet deadlines
- Experience in university/college admissions around the world, or high school college counseling is preferred
- Understanding of the International Baccalaureate Diploma (IBDP) and Higher School Certificate (HSC) preferred
- Strong interpersonal communication
- Familiarity with the goals, objectives, and mission of an independent college preparatory school
- Ability to respond effectively to the needs of a diverse and demanding student and parent population
- Knowledge of universities/colleges, their academic programs, admission policies, financial policies and procedures
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent is required
- Master's degree in the relevant field preferred
- At least three years experience in an international environment required
- Minimum 3 years in an Academic and College Counselling role required
- Experience advising students on Australian pathways
- Experience advising students with UCAS and the CommonApp
- Experience advising students to various countries around the world
- Experience advising student with scholarships
- Experience with accommodation applications
Applicants are required to submit their application through our Applicant Tracking System.
Kindly copy-paste this link into a browser:
https://cognitapeople.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/785c=cognitapeople&sq=req785&source=MyCareerFuture to submit your application.
We believe having a diverse workforce makes us better, smarter and happier and so welcome applicants from all backgrounds, genders, and races. We have an unwavering commitment to being fair and equitable in our recruitment process.
Early applications are encouraged, we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date for the right applicant.
Applicants who have not heard from us by the closing date must assume that, on this occasion, their application has been unsuccessful.
