Green Hills Academy (GHA) serves 1,650 students in Kigali, Rwanda. Green Hills Academy wishes to fill the below vacant position with a qualified, experienced, talented, capable and dedicated individual to join the team to make a difference. The positions’ details are outlined below:
COLLEGE / CAREERS COUNSELOR POSITION
Number of Vacancies: 1
Student Level: Middle School, High School
Education Required: Bachelor’s degree in Counseling / Psychology
Starting From: 10 Sep 2021
Job Type: Full Time
The College Counselor serves the students and families, primarily in 10th to 12th grades, by providing a program which focuses on the major aspects of the college planning/placement process. With a goal of 100% college acceptance, the College Counselor works in coordination with other members of the faculty, as well as with the school administration, to assist students in discovering their strengths and interests, exploring career alternatives and finding institutions of higher learning which will meet these interests, strengths and values.
He/she develops and supports students in their exploration of career alternatives and helps them understand the college application process. The College Counselor designs and directs a program of activities to assist students with college planning in 10th to 12th grades including: academic preparation for college, meeting both graduation and college acceptance requirements, college searches, school and financial aid application, scholarship searches, testing, recommendations, and transition to college.
Requirements
- ● International Baccalaureate experience is preferred but not required
- ● Previous experience in an international school preferred but not required
- ● Must be able to obtain a cleared background check
- ● Excellent command of the English language
- ● Cross-cultural communication skills and team spirit, good professional awareness
- ● Be diligent, active, cooperative, and adaptable, and hope to work in the international education field as a career
- ● MYP and IB and experience is highly preferred
- ● Proficiency in French language will be an added advantage but not a requirement.
Job Description:
- ● Proactively creates and develops positive relationships with all members of the school community (students, teachers, families).
- ● Establishes positive working relationships with colleges and universities, ensuring they are familiar with Green Hills Academy, and creating opportunities for successful admission of GHA students.
- ● Works with students and their families to understand the career alternatives available to them as well as the educational alternatives that are accessible.
- ● The College Counselor employs several venues to reach students and families, including individual conferences with students and families, and larger group presentations.
Interested candidates are requested to submit their applications including a brief cover letter, detailed CV, copies of relevant degree as well as the names and contact information of three recent referees who have been direct supervisors to; email;- humanresources@greenhillsacademy.rw by 5.00 p.m. on Tuesday 31st August 2021.
To learn more about GHA, please visit our website at www.greenhillsacademy.rw
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interviews.
