College & Career Counselor

Position Overview

Saint Too Bloom Academy, an innovative secondary school with both US and UK academic pathways, is seeking an experienced College & Career Counselor to lead and grow our university guidance programme as we prepare our first graduating cohorts.

We are a fast-growing, project-based learning school with a strong focus on future readiness, entrepreneurship, and personalised education. The successful candidate will be a mission-aligned, student-centered professional who enjoys building systems from the ground up and guiding diverse learners toward best-fit university pathways—whether in the US, UK, or other global destinations.

Key Responsibilities

Curriculum Design & Program Development

• Build and lead a comprehensive college counseling programme for US, UK, and global university pathways.

• Provide personalised guidance on course selection (A-Levels / US diploma), extracurriculars, internships, and portfolios.

• Support the full application process: essays, recommendations, interviews, scholarships, and financial aid.

• Deliver student and parent workshops and train teachers to write strong reference letters.

• Collaborate with academic and pastoral teams to ensure whole-child support.

• Visit universities internationally and advocate for Bloom’s innovative curriculum and school profile.

• Establish and nurture relationships with university admissions offices to advocate for students as needed.

Person Specification

We are looking for someone who is:

• Student-centered, empathetic, and intellectually curious.

• A builder, excited to design a new programme in collaboration with leadership.

• Flexible, adaptable, and energized by project-based learning and interdisciplinary thinking.

• A strong communicator who can clearly explain complex systems to students, parents, and staff.

• An advocate, confident in presenting Bloom’s mission, values, and transcript to admissions offices worldwide.

• A collaborator, committed to working closely with academic and pastoral teams to support whole-child development.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 5 years of professional college counseling experience, with strong expertise in US admissions and familiarity with UK/UCAS and Commonwealth systems.

• Relevant degree in counseling, education, psychology, or related field.

• Membership in admissions/counseling associations (e.g., NACAC, IACAC, IECA, UCAS).

• Experience working in international, innovative, or project-based learning environments preferred.

• Strong communication, cultural competence, and relationship-building skills.

• Ability to design processes, work independently, and thrive in a dynamic, start-up-style school.

Employment Details

• Position Type: Full-time

• Location: Saint Too Bloom Academy, Tai Hang Tung, Kowloon

• Start Date: August 2026

• Reports To:  

  • Founder and Principal

  • Head of Pastoral Care

Qualified candidates will be remunerated with a competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.  To apply, please email your cover letter, resume, and educational philosophy to recruitment@bloom.edu.hk. Personal information will be used for recruitment purposes only.  Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Successful candidates will be expected to begin by August 2026.