Career Guidance Counsellor - Student Pathways
Posted date [2026-05-02]
(ID: 44755)
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GEMS Education is one of the largest and most respected private K-12 education providers in the world, with deep roots in the UAE since 1959. A trusted name in international education, GEMS operates over 47 schools across the Middle East and North Africa, offering a diverse range of British, American, IB, and Indian curricula to more than 115,000 students. Known for its commitment to academic excellence, innovation in teaching, and world-class learning environments, GEMS Education empowers students from all backgrounds to achieve their full potential. Its inclusive and purpose-driven culture supports passionate educators in delivering impactful, future-focused education. Whether you’re an experienced teacher, school leader, or education professional, GEMS Education offers dynamic career growth, continuous professional development, and the chance to be part of a legacy that’s transforming lives through learning.... |
Job Snapshot
Role: Career Guidance Counsellor
Location: Dubai, UAE
Industry: Education Management
Function: Academic Admissions Advising
Experience: Experience in career guidance, counselling, student advising, or related student support services
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
Career Guidance Counsellor in Dubai, UAE within the Education Management sector is a student-focused advisory role supporting learners with career planning, university pathways, employability skills, and future education decisions. This opportunity is ideal for a counselling, psychology, social work, or career development professional who can guide students through personal strengths, academic options, labour market awareness, university preparation, work experience, and long-term career choices.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Dubai
Industry: Education Management
Function: Academic Admissions Advising
Salary: 12000-20000 monthly
Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities
* Work with students individually and in groups to support career planning, academic pathways, and informed decision-making.
* Help students understand education requirements, training options, university routes, and career progression opportunities.
* Lead workshops on career management, career decision-making, employability, resume writing, interview preparation, and portfolio development.
* Use career assessment tools to help students identify interests, values, aptitudes, abilities, lifestyle preferences, and personal strengths.
* Connect student characteristics and goals with suitable higher education pathways, occupations, work experience, and future employment options.
* Provide current labour market information so students can make realistic and well-informed career choices.
* Collaborate with local and international universities, education providers, businesses, agencies, and community organisations.
* Support students with disabilities, language differences, cultural needs, or other barriers that may affect education or employment planning.
* Help students explore work experience placements, internships, employer engagement, and career-related opportunities.
* Plan and deliver career education programmes, university guidance activities, employment-readiness sessions, and pathway events.
* Refer students to appropriate internal or external services when additional academic, emotional, or specialist support is required.
* Maintain accurate student records, reports, guidance notes, and administrative documentation related to career counselling services.
* Build strong relationships with students, parents, teachers, universities, employers, and wider community partners.
Ideal Profile
* Post-secondary qualification in Psychology, Social Work, Counselling, Education, or a related discipline.
* Certificate, diploma, degree, or professional training in career development is preferred.
* Experience supporting students with career guidance, university admissions, education planning, or employability development.
* Strong understanding of student advising, career assessment tools, tertiary education pathways, and labour market information.
* Excellent oral and written communication skills with confident presentation and workshop facilitation ability.
* Patient, objective, respectful, and tactful approach when working with students from diverse backgrounds.
* Ability to motivate, inspire, and guide students while listening carefully and without judgment.
* Strong planning and organisational skills with the ability to manage records, events, workshops, and follow-up support.
* Comfortable facilitating group sessions and working with students, parents, teachers, universities, employers, and community agencies.
* Commitment to safeguarding, student wellbeing, inclusion, confidentiality, and professional counselling standards.
Skills Set
* Career counselling
* Academic Admissions Advising
* Student pathway planning
* University guidance
* Career assessment tools
* Labour market information
* Resume writing support
* Interview skills coaching
* Career portfolio development
* Workshop facilitation
* Student advising
* Work experience coordination
* Parent communication
* Community partnership building
* Record keeping
* Safeguarding practice
Why Join Us
* Support students in a respected Dubai school environment with strong focus on future pathways, personal growth, and student success.
* Help learners make confident decisions about higher education, career choices, employability, and real-world opportunities.
* Work with universities, employers, local agencies, and international education providers to expand student options.
* Join a collaborative school community that values guidance, inclusion, wellbeing, and practical preparation for life beyond school.
* Build a meaningful career within a leading education group known for student development and professional growth across the UAE.
About the Company
GEMS Education is a leading private education provider in Dubai, operating a wide network of schools that support academic achievement, student wellbeing, career readiness, and international learning pathways. Through schools such as GEMS Wellington Academy, Silicon Oasis, the group provides a strong environment for students to develop confidence, purpose, and the skills needed for future education and employment.
