Assistant Career Counsellor - Aldar Education

Job Description

Aldar Education is seeking an Assistant Career Counsellor to join the school team.

As the leading education group in Abu Dhabi, we are committed to delivering inclusive, innovative, and high-quality learning experiences that inspire and empower our communities. Our diverse portfolio of educational brands serves learners of all ages — from nursery and K–12 schools to higher and adult education.

The Assistant Career Counsellor supports the Career Counsellor in guiding students through university pathways, career planning, and work experience programmes. This role involves administrative coordination, student support, event planning, and liaising with external organisations to ensure students are well-prepared for life beyond school.

Responsibilities

Main Duties:

• Support the Career Counsellor in guiding students through university application processes, career pathways, and future employment planning
• Assist with administrative tasks related to university admissions, work experience placements, and alumni tracking
• Coordinate communication with universities, external organisations, and parents on matters relating to higher education and career planning
• Help organise and support career-related events such as university fairs, guest speaker sessions, workshops, and presentations
• Maintain and update student records, university databases, and relevant documents relating to applications, offers, and internships
• Provide logistical support in arranging work experience placements and ensure required documentation is collected and filed appropriately
• Support students in building key employability skills including resume writing, personal statements, and interview preparation
  
  
  

Other Duties:

University & Career Pathway Support

• Assist in the delivery of information sessions related to university choices, application timelines, and international admission requirements.
• Help compile and distribute informational materials and guides to students and families.
• Track student progress on university applications and flag missing documents or approaching deadlines.
• Maintain a central database of university contacts, deadlines, student applications, and offers.
  
  
  

Work Experience Coordination

• Coordinate work experience placements with external providers, ensuring alignment with student interests and school policy.
• Collect and organise all necessary paperwork including agreements, parental consents, and risk assessments.
• Serve as a point of contact for students and employers during placement periods.
• Monitor and record student feedback and outcomes from work experience opportunities.
  
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Degree in Counselling or Psychology
  
  
  

Minimum Experience:

• Experince working in a school setting
  
  
  

Job-Specific Knowledge & Skills:

• Strong administrative and organisational skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage students, parents, and external partners effectively.
• Proficiency in MS Office and student data management systems.
• Ability to multitask and manage competing deadlines.
  
  
  

What We Offer

Aldar Education, a family of world-class, child-centred, and innovative schools based in the UAE. We educate over 38,000 students across our group of owned and managed schools and as we grow so does our need for highly skilled, inspirational, and dedicated school leaders. We offer an attractive remuneration package. Our future-focused learning model includes both students and staff and so we place a special emphasis on professional development, coaching and training.

This job description is not all-inclusive. Aldar Education reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are dedicated to our national development strategy and encourage UAE Nationals in their application at our company.

AldarEducation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Offers of appointment are subject to satisfactory references and police clearance.