Positions available at Universal American School in Dubai

 Universal American School in Dubai

The Institution

The US curriculum is taught at Universal American School using the New York State Standards. promoting inquiry-based learning across a variety of avenues, such as the Primary Years Program, IB Diploma Program, and Advanced Placement programs. These individualized learning paths give students the knowledge and abilities they need to meet the challenges of a world that is changing all the time. This entails equipping students with a broad range of academic and technological skills as well as learning, critical thinking, and inquiry abilities that will enable them to question what they learn, foster creativity, solve problems, and take ownership of their education in order to succeed in their chosen fields and as engaged members of the global community.

UAS hosts a Centre for Excellence for Arabic celebrating the Arabic language which aims to promote and enhance the study and understanding of the language through research, education, and collaboration.

The school is also run on a not-for-profit basis and is part of the Al Futtaim Education Foundation. Founded in 2005, the school has delivered an inclusive, diverse, and rigorous program for our learners. Our alumni have gone on to study at leading institutions of higher education in the US, Canada, the UK, and other parts of the world.

Located in Dubai Festival City the UAS campus has extensive facilities on a spacious site including a 25m swimming pool, full gymnasium, 400m running track, grass pitch, art and design studios, teacher wellness room, a newly built state-of-the-art cafeteria, staff professional development space, elementary sports hall and a specialist creative arts block including recording facilities, black box theatre, ceramics room.

Universal American School is a special place to learn and work and we welcome you to become part of our learning community.

The role:

Universal American School is seeking to appoint a College Counselor to join our dedicated counseling team. The role involves guiding students through the college application process, providing advice on college choices, and supporting their academic and career aspirations.

The successful candidate will have:
• A bachelor's degree in a related field
• At least 2 years of college counselling experience
• The ability to share outstanding practice with colleagues
• The ability to work well in a team and with other colleagues
• The desire to develop and grow professionally
• A creative and enthusiastic approach both in and out of the classroom
• Excellent IT and interpersonal communication skills to work closely with students and parents
• Experience working in a diverse, international school environment (desirable although not essential)
• The desire to work within a team of highly supportive and creative colleagues

If you meet the above criteria and would like to become a part of our community, we would welcome your application.

What we offer

Our counselors enjoy a competitive remuneration package that includes a competitive Tax-Free salary, Furnished Accommodation (or housing allowance), High-Quality Medical Insurance for self and eligible dependants, VISA/Residency costs, Relocation Allowance, Annual Flight Allowance for self and eligible dependants, Free School Places for up to two dependants in either Deira International School or Universal American School, and significant corporate discounts through our Al Futtaim Group employee programme.

The Universal American School

Career Link: https://www.uasdubai.ae/work-with-us/

Positions available at Universal American School in Dubai

College Counsellor – Immediate or January 2025

Job Details

Role Start Date: 6 January 2025

Applications Close: 1 October 2024

Min. Qualification: Bachelor Degree