College Counselor

Carmel School is a leading international IB Continuum World School accredited by WASC and the IB to offer the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and the Diploma Programme (DP). 

We are seeking a passionate and experienced College Counselor to join our High School team.

Responsibilities

• Advise parents and students on college admissions process, trends, procedures, and testing.

• Meet with students and parents to induct and advise them on the college process including research, strategy, and best fit.

• Liaise with college admissions representatives throughout the year.

• Update the annual school profile.

• Compile official school recommendations.

• Meet with students to help review and revise college application materials.

• Complete all school reports and mid-year report forms requested by colleges, including evaluations of students.

• Keep parents and students informed of timeline for college application process.

• Keep track of admission decisions and statistics.

• Be aware of issues and trends in college admission, higher education, testing.

• Organise and deliver presentations for relevant events through the year.

• Other ad-hoc duties assigned by the Principal / Vice Principal.

Experience

• An undergraduate degree in relevant field

• Master’s degree in relevant field preferred

• Understanding of International Baccalaureate Diploma (“IBDP”) preferred

• Knowledge of colleges, their academic programs, admission policies, and financial policies and procedures

• Knowledge and experience of university systems and application procedures for UK, USA, European and Asian universities preferred

• Excellent organization, communication and interpersonal skills

• At least 2 years’ relevant experience working in an international community 

Please email your current resume together with a cover letter, expected salary, employment reference letters and academic documents to hr@carmel.edu.hk.

All personal data submitted will be used for recruitment purposes only and all related information will be kept for up to 24 months.