Career Guidance Specialist 

Main Duties:

Main Accountabilities

• Support students in their personal, academic and career development by providing guidance
  on University choices, career pathways and skills for future success.
• Track and assessthe progress of students, offering tailored support to help them achieve their
  academic goals and career aspirations
• Facilitate a smooth post secondary transition by assisting students with University
  applications, career planning and preparation for life beyond school
• Undertake roles within the school as expected such as duties and ECAs
• Participate in ongoing CPD as expected by the school

Specific Duties:

Career Counselling:
• Implementation of Guidance Programs: The CU Guidance Counselor is responsible for
implementing the school’s CU guidance policy and program, ensuring that students receive
appropriate guidance regarding their postsecondary education and career aspirations
• Career Aspirations Guidance: They understand the career aspirations of students, starting
from Cycle 2, provide guidance on planning and aligning student portfolios to meet these
aspirations, including subject choices and extracurricular activities
• Postsecondary Options and Applications: The counselor helps students identify suitable
local and international post secondary options and ensures that students submit at least one
application to a post secondary destination
• Student and Parent Engagement: Engaging with parents throughout the guidance process
is crucial, emphasizing the importance of student agency in decision-making
• Administrative Support: The CU Guidance Counselor provides full administrative support
for students’ postsecondary applications, including writing recommendation letters and
reviewing personal statements
• Community and Network Development: Establishing relationships with local postsecondary
institutions is essential to facilitate opportunities for students, such as admissions visits and
internships
• Continuous Professional Development: Counselors are required to engage in professional
development activities to stay updated and effective in their roles
• Support of Gifted and Talented Students and Students with Additional Learning Needs:
Give tailored guidance to these students exploring alternative pathways, specialised
programmes. Support with scholarships and mentorship opportunities that align with their
aspirations.
• Event Organization: The counselor organizes CU guidance events and maintains a calendar
of key dates relevant to students’ guidance need

• Plan and coordinate career and university guidance events, ensuring students have access to
valuable opportunities for exploration and decision making.
• Alumni Connection: Fosters excellent relationships with alumni and track their pathways

Minimum Qualifications :

• At least a QFE 7 (Bachelor’s Degree) in any subject and meeting Continuous Professional
Development (CPD) requirements as per this policy OR
• Department of Community Development (DCD)
• At least a QFE 7 (Bachelor’s Degree) in any subject and having been employed as a former
or current teacher/educator.

Minimum Experience :

• Minimum of 2 year2 experience in school counselling or other counselling experience
required

Job Specific Knowledge & Skills :

• Strong interpersonal skills with both students and parents
• Demonstrable organisational skills
• Strong desire to help others and should be able to inspire respect, trust, and confidence
• Must possess high emotional and physical energy to handle the array of problems addressed
• Maintains the highest levels of confidentiality and professionalism.