School Counselor
SABIS
- Cairo
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Meet with and evaluate students' strengths, weaknesses, interests, and skills
- Identify areas for improvement i.e. behavioral issues, academic performance problems, and non-compliance with attendance requirements
- Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and parents for student success
- Arrange and schedule orientation programs and internships
- Strengthen relationship with universities to facilitate the admission process for SABIS® seniors
- Update regularly the SABIS® proprietary university contacts database
- Discuss with students the university requirements and options prior to the beginning of the application process
- Conduct extensive research including but not limited to university requirements, deadlines, acceptance criteria, etc. in order to provide students with relevant information and feedback
- Review students' college essays and personal statements to ensure higher rate of acceptance
- Meet with parents to discuss their child(ren)'s options in relation to visa requirements, university choices, etc.
- Provide support to students in completing the university application to make sure that it is done in an efficient, effective, and timely manner
- Prepare/organize all school forms required by colleges/universities to complete student applications thoroughly and on time
- Help students register for external exams to make sure they fulfill the admissions criteria prior to beginning the college/university application process
- Perform other related tasks or projects as they arise and as delegated by the school or SABIS® management.
- Bachelor degree in Education or equivalent
- A minimum of 3 years of experience in the field
- English Proficient
- Professional Behavior and Ethical Conduct
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Leadership and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and in a Team