Vacancy title:
University Guidance Counselor

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Education, and Training, Category: Management]

Jobs at:
Aga Khan Education Service

Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, September 30 2025

Duty Station:
Tanzania | Dar es Salaam | Tanzania

Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, September 16 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

The University Guidance Counsellor will oversee the work of the University Counselling Department and overall responsibility for supervising and providing guidance to the members of each graduating class and their families through the transition to university. The University Counsellor will implement a comprehensive university counselling program in the Upper Secondary School. The University Counsellor will work with students in preparing their university applications, including navigating financial aid and scholarship opportunities; write letters of recommendation; organize college forums and career events; teach university preparation seminars; communicate with parents/guardians throughout the university application process; network and outreach to universities globally.

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Key Role and Responsibilities 
The University Counsellor works with students and parents/guardians.
He/she will:

• Guide students and their parents/guardians through the university admissions process:

• Educate families about university admissions and financial aid/scholarship opportunities.
• Meet   with student(s) and parents/to explore and identify appropriate university options.
• Monitor individual student progress throughout the university application process.
• Write school recommendations for members of the graduating (DP2) class.
• Prepare transcripts and other supplementary materials to be sent to universities.
• Coordinate with students for SAT/ACT/IELTS (and others, as needed) testing and preparation.
• Pay particular attention to student that require significant financial aid,

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The University Counsellor works with college representatives.
She/he will:

• Network with university admissions representatives.
• Maintain mutually beneficial relationships with university admission staffs.
• Attend relevant conferences and professional development opportunities.
• Invite and receive a wide range of university visitors to campus.
• Invite university admissions officers to visit the school and meet with students

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The University Counsellor works with the faculty and administration.
 He/she will 

• Attends meetings with the Diploma Programme coordinator.
• Advises the Diploma Programme Coordinator in working with students to apply for enriching summer opportunities.
• Advises faculty in their writing of university recommendations.
• Works to gather data for the website and press releases. 
• Provides periodic reports summarizing university applications and decisions to date.

The University Counsellor is responsible for the effective use of multiple technological tools.
He/she:         

• Maintains and updates MaiaLearning database.
• Is familiar with ManageBac and generating transcripts.
• Is knowledgeable of the UCA’s system, the UK application portal and, the US-based system for university application.
• Uses technology to provide outreach to the broader Academy community, including parents and administration. 

The requirements

• Educational Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree in education, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field (master’s preferred)
  • Valid counseling certification or courses completed (IB trained, Mindler)

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• Experience Requirements:Prior experience in educational counseling, college advising, or related roles (2+ years preferred)
• Familiarity with college admission processes and scholarship opportunities
• Experience working with diverse student populations

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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