Director of University Counselling (Internal Applicants Only)

Please submit your expression of interest by May 3 2026. This role of responsibility comes with an annual stipend of $6000.

Temporary one year

Position Summary:

Leadership of Team & Strategic Progress

• Lead and mentor the UCCD team maximising diverse individual skills to ensure the highest calibre of guidance for every student.
• Establish and uphold clear performance expectations and quality standards for all counsellors specifically regarding caseload management and application quality.
• Develop and implement robust systems to track student progress university application milestones and matriculation data to ensure no student the highest standard of counselling for all students
• Work closely with the Senior School Leadership Team to co-construct and achieve strategic goals while managing operational implementation.
  

Communication

• Lead a well-in-time communication strategy providing proactive clear and high-impact information to families students and teachers.
• Act as a primary bridge between the school and families building rapport and ensuring parents feel supported and informed throughout the Find your Fit journey.
• Lead workshops presentations and higher education information sessions serving as a confident and knowledgeable voice for the school.
  

Operational Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver a progressive multi-year careers and post-secondary guidance program for the Upper School (Grades 712).
• Directly oversee the university application process for a specific caseload of students ensuring all materials meet the highest institutional standards.
• Maintain and grow the schools global profile through university tours campus visits and attendance at international conferences.
• Ensure students are identifying and successfully navigating post-secondary scholarship and financial aid opportunities.
• Manage the Careers and Post-Secondary Education Centre resources and administrative systems (e.g. Naviance/Maia Learning).

The Ideal Candidate Profile

Leadership & Communication:

• Experience managing a professional team setting goals and holding staff accountable for high-stakes outcomes.
• Exceptional interpersonal and intercultural skills; ability to communicate complex information clearly to a multicultural audience.
• Strong organisational skills with a data-driven approach to tracking student success and matriculation.

Technical Knowledge:

• Thorough understanding of the IB Diploma and its specific implications for global higher education.
• In-depth knowledge of admissions landscapes in North America the UK and international markets including standardised testing (SAT ACT TOEFL).
• Familiarity with international application portals (OUAC Common App UCAS) and career guidance platforms.

Personal Attributes:

• Demonstrated ability to build trust and rapport with students colleagues and demanding stakeholders.
• A mindset that encourages innovation while keeping student well-being at the heart of the guidance process.

Required Experience:

Director