UNIVERSITY GUIDANCE COUNSELLOR - ENGLISH INTERNATIONAL STREAM
German Swiss International School
- Hong Kong
- Permanent
- Full-time
and 240 faculty and staff. The school is organised into two Streams, German and English leading to
qualifications in the German International Abitur and I/GCSE & IBDP respectively. We are inviting
applications from experienced and qualified candidates for the following position starting in August
2024.UNIVERSITY GUIDANCE COUNSELLOR - ENGLISH INTERNATIONAL STREAM
The University Guidance Counsellor will be joining an existing team of 2 responsible for advising and
assisting our students in their university preparation and applications and will represent the school to
the higher education community. The appointee will advise students and parents on IGCSE and IB
diploma course selection, work with the Head of University Guidance to deliver appropriate and
tailored programmes for Y10 to Y13 students and advise on all aspects of the university application
process, including personal statements and college essays, writing and reviewing recommendation
letters, preparing student transcripts and interview preparation. The appointee will also coordinate
standardized tests such as the PSAT, SAT and ACT - acting as Test Centre Supervisor and assist in the
preparation and delivery of university and careers-related events, workshops and information briefings
for students and parents.What is required and what we're looking for
- Bachelor Degree, a Master's degree in a related field or other relevant professional qualifications
- Extensive experience in a similar role and significant experience of working within a school
- Native-level English speaker with excellent written and oral communication skills
- Knowledge and experience with US, UK and other higher education systems
- Familiarity with MaiaLearning or similar platforms preferred
- Experience co-ordinating and supervising SAT/ACT testing preferred or willingness to take on this
- Culturally sensitive, tolerant and patient
- Positive, proactive and independent work ethic
GSIS offers an excellent working environment in an international school within a dynamic community.
You will be working with excellent students with outstanding academic results. The English
International Stream consistently achieves outstanding I/GCSE and IB Diploma results, maintaining a
world-class standard year after year. You can see the impressive I/GCSE results for 2023 on our website
at
Our employees work in a “high trust” environment where they are afforded responsibility without
unnecessary micro-management. Professional development and continuous learning are actively
encouraged and financially supported. We welcome candidates who show a commitment to
continuous professional development and are willing to contribute to wider school activities.How to apply
If you are interested in joining our team, please apply via the GSIS online recruitment portal
to the Director of Human Resources.Further information on the school, its facilities and programmes are available on the school's website
Applicants not invited for an interview after four weeks may consider their
applications unsuccessful.Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only.GSIS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and
expects all staff to share this commitment. Full background checks will be conducted to safeguard all