JOB TITLE: UNIVERSITY COUNSELLOR 

Links to: Head of Secondary School

WHO ARE WE?

Nexus is an empowering, learning-focused community. We are one big family, striving to create an honest and open community with our learners, parents and peers. We believe that we have something unique and special here, we are proud to be different in the way we work; and how we teach and learn.

At Nexus, we do things differently. Each member of staff is valued and recognised as a unique individual collaborating as part of a supportive community, to elevate one another with innovative ideas. Our strategies emerge from the collective positive mindsets of our colleagues. Team members experience high levels of ownership and empowerment in their roles.

JOB DESCRIPTION

To oversee the careers and university admission education programme and provide both direct and indirect individual careers and university information. You will be expected to provide guidance and advice to learners and their parents. 

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide careers and university advice to learners and families and support learners to apply for places at international universities.

• Provide and curate a central bank of local, national and international careers and university resources accessible to learners.

• Provide information on entrance requirements for different professions and university entrance. 

• Provide advice to learners and parents on visa requirements when applying to study in different countries.

• Liaise with Year Leaders to implement Careers and University Admissions Education programme within the PHSE programme.

• Liaise with Year Leaders and IBDP coordinator to support learners through the options process. 

• Apply for and establish links with “Collegeboard” for US University applications and ensure learners are prepared for admissions tests.

• Apply and establish links with “UCAS” for UK University applications.

• Assist learners in the preparation of individual statements and references required for applications to international universities.

• Ensure that Oxbridge and other Ivy League candidates (learners) are prepared for entrance tests and applications.

• Establish and maintain links with parents, universities and local businesses and engage them to support the learners 

• Coordinate visits and presentations from touring universities.

• Arrange career guidance and “practice” interviews as appropriate for learners.

• Liaise with tutors and year leaders to provide training for teachers in university application needs

• Maintain your own Professional Learning  in Careers and University advice.

• Produce an annual action plan for the development of careers education and advice at Years 12 and 13.

• Manage the budget allocated for careers and university admissions education and advice

• Involvement in whole school events and activities as required

• To perform any other duties as assigned by the management, stakeholders and reporting manager/link

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• A degree 

• Knowledge of international school context is essential and a teaching qualification may be an advantage

• A counselling qualification (preferred)

• Evidence of continued relevant professional development

• Experience in supporting learners with diverse interests 

• Experience of working with different cultures (preferred)

• Strong interpersonal skills 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Good presentation skills

• Effective administration skills

• Coaching skills (preferred)

• Ability to work with bespoke software and good digital literacy skills

• Willingness to continue to learn and adapt

Knowledge and Understanding

• Relevant curriculum knowledge, including MYP, IGCSE and IBDP 

• Understanding and knowledge of different admissions processes

Nexus International School (Singapore) is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our children and families. Nexus endorses the Convention on the Rights of the Child, which Singapore ratified on 11 December 2008, and establishes a clear policy and guidelines to protect our learners from maltreatment by any person or persons who come in contact with them in any environment.

Nexus International School (Singapore) is an equal opportunity employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and value the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our school.

Whilst every effort has been made to explain the main duties and responsibilities, the role may be revised from time to time.