天津招聘

Job Title: University Counsellor
Location: Tianjin, China
Division/Department: Senior School
Reporting Line: Deputy Head of Senior School
The Role:
We're seeking a seasoned University Counsellor with in-depth knowledge and a track record of success in guiding students through the UK university application process, including specific expertise with Oxbridge institutions. The candidate should have a minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role, with excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, and a strong commitment to fostering educational excellence and student well-being.
Key Responsibilities:
University Admissions Expertise:
* Serve as the primary source of knowledge for UK university admissions, including detailed understanding of Oxbridge admission policies.
* Advise and guide pupils on selecting appropriate universities, crafting personal statements, and the overall UCAS application process.
* Design and implement informative workshops for pupils and parents surrounding the UK university application landscape, including a specific focus on Oxbridge.
Personalised Counselling:
* Conduct one-on-one counselling sessions with students to determine their individual needs, ambitions, and suitability for UK universities.
* Coordinate and lead group sessions for university preparation, including standardized testing strategies, extracurricular advice, and academic planning.
Supporting Staff:
* Support the Deputy Head of Senior School in developing a first-class university admissions team
* Support the training needs of staff on matters surrounding university admission
* Support HMs and the team of Sixth Form tutors in writing university references and LORs; ensuring that these are completed in a timely manner
* Manage the application process for all pupils applying to US, Canada and HK universities
* Coordinate, in conjunction with the Deputy Head of Senior School, the annual IHEF and the university visits.
* Support the Deputy Head of Senior School in communications with parents.
Supporting pupils:
* Advise and support pupils in their university admissions process
* Regularly lead interactive university prep workshops for families
* Plan for standardised tests, extra-curricular activities, academic and career counselling
* Set up group and individual tutorials to support college and university knowledge and understanding
* Support and advise applicants to elite universities (Oxbridge and G5)
* Monitor and track the university application progress of pupils in years 12 and 13
* Develop a university admission track for pupils from years 9-11
* Support and help pupils on results day and with further advice on university admissions (Clearing etc)
Supporting parents:
* Support and inform parents and the wider Wellington community by providing periodic and regular briefings and updates on university applications
Personal Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field.
* Minimum of 5 years of experience in university counselling, with a focus on the UK education system.
* Native or near-native proficiency in English.
* Demonstrated problem-solving skills and creativity in a professional setting.
* Exceptional communication skills and ability to connect with diverse individuals.
* Energetic and passionate about student development and higher education.
* Demonstrated ability to work with data and analytics to inform actions and strategies.
* Commitment to personal integrity, accountability, and upholding Wellington College's core values.
Wellington College China is committed to making professional learning and personal development central to its ethos and approach. WCC also fully recognises its responsibilities for safeguarding children. Our safeguarding policy applies to all staff, governors and volunteers working in the Group.

Wellington College is committed to providing world-class educational opportunities in the city of Tianjin. We seek to recruit and develop staff members who are fully engaged with the stated vision of the school – [to] “aspire to create a caring, international community that develops well-rounded individuals with strong values and the skills to thrive within an ever-changing global society” and who are guided in their professional and personal conduct by the core Wellington values – courage, respect, integrity, kindness and responsibility. In this way, the post holder should regard the following outline of the job description not as a checklist of things to achieve, but as a starting point for their growth in the role.