University Guidance Counsellor responsibilities include but are not limited to: Students 1. Deliver the career/university guidance programme provided by the Organisation, which may begin from Year 6. 2. Advise students, as a group, on the importance and implications of subject selection prior to the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE). Advise students individually in the year prior to entering International Baccalaureate (IB) /A level courses. Answering individual student queries when required 3. Help students to devise a strategic approach to the research, application to and final selection of universities and offers. 4. Provide regular, individual counselling to assigned students in the three years prior to graduating on the whole university application process, from subject selection, destination, identifying and short-listing choice of university and major, to advise on the writing of personal statements/application essays, to departure 5. Where appropriate provide counselling to all secondary students and parents on topics including subject selection, extra-curricular activities, international competitions, summer programmes, internships skills, qualities and attributes, university fairs 6. Meet regularly with parents both on an individual and group basis for the two years prior to entrance to university 7. Attend Year 10 and above information sessions to discuss and offer advice on the overall university application process 8. Keep students and parents up-to-date with regard to various deadlines in the university application process 9. Write references for all university applications, including meeting with IB / A-Level coordinators and teachers for analysis of student potential Job duties: 1. Collect and administer predicted grades and comments 2. Guide students to complete and submit university applications, which may include references, essays and transcripts, etc. 3. Plan, organise and deliver pre-departure activities and information for graduating students to prepare them for their university experience. 4. Have up to date knowledge of visa requirements for USA, UK, HK and Canada and Australia. 5. Weekly Newsletter informing parents of local events, summer schools or programs etc. Universities and Other Institutions 1. Represent the school at various meetings and conferences 2. Develop and maintain relationships with university representatives through planning a calendar of university visits to the school and hosting and coordinating such visits 3. Prepare and give presentations of background material to make the school and students known to university representatives and admissions officers 4. Liaise with universities to ensure up-to-date information including academic programmes, admissions policies, scholarships offered, plus financial policies and procedures 5. Ensure that the school maintains affiliations with professional organisations such as CIS, IACAC and attend relevant conferences. 6. Organize Career day for Secondary students and work experience for Y11-12 students.

1. Meet with the Co-Principals regularly to give reports and updates 2. Work with the IB/ A Level Coordinator, Co-Heads of Division, faculty, department heads and subject teachers in the school 3. Develop good lines of communication with teachers to obtain academic information on students 4. Handle highly sensitive information with discretion 5. Work closely with the school’s English Department on providing extra guidance to students with their personal statements and admission essays 6. Help coordinate tutoring lessons of IETLS, TOEFL and SAT 7. Supervise the PSAT and SAT, if applicable 8. Organise and deliver workshops for teachers to keep them informed of the role and responsibilities of the UGO and provide them with guidance on writing subject references/ recommendations 9. Organise the school’s university information evenings/events, trips and visits. 10. Promoting links with parents to give them a clearer understanding of the UGO process. Facilitating workshops, coffee sessions and related events working with Year 6 - 9 parents to enable them to gain a better understanding of the UGO process 11. Ensure that the Marketing and Admissions team are briefed on UGO process in respect of enrolment of students and student retention.