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University Admission Counselor

MindBase Education

Job Location:

Dubai - UAE

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 9 August 2026 (4 hours ago)

Application Deadline: 7 November 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

As an University Admissions Counselor youll work with students to guide them through the university readiness and application process using our proven process and this fully remote position you will:

Work 1:1 and deliver group presentations

Evaluate academic transcripts and make recommendations for growth

Guide students through careers and majors exploration

Recommend extracurricular and enrichment activities to position students for success in university admissions

Explain college admissions and testing requirements and timelines

Develop target college lists based on student goals profiles and financial constraints

Advise on the components of a standout application: essays resumes activities lists and portfolios

Demonstrate an excellent ability to brainstorm personal statements and act as an application coach

Maintain comprehensive and efficient notes on student advising sessions for accurate and timely reporting.

KPI

Produce weekly report detailing student progress and maintain fastidious records

Engage consistently in weekly or bi-weekly meetings with line manager and client

Demonstrate responsiveness to line manager and client needs

Co-develop an engaging university readiness curriculum and revise as needed

Act as primary contact to IAC student cohorts maintaining consistent communication through WhatsApp groups phone online meetings in-person meetings and email

Recommend and Initiate creative strategies to improve student engagement

Organize and deliver bi-weekly group webinars and seminars

Coordinate group sessions and organize guest presenters and all session logistics

Engage with students in 1:1 sessions and maintain a 40 percent billable time ratio (varies with admissions seasonality

Demonstrate expertise in global university admissions procedures for elite and non-elite universities

Adhere to client protocols and standards of operating

demonstrates flexibility in working hours as required by special events or circumstances.

Demonstrate willingness to take on new roles and responsibilities as required by the ever changing client requirements

Demonstrate intellectual curiosity through continuous learning as required by the role

Demonstrate a spirit of collaboration and teamwork consistently and proactive.

Requirements

Education & Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Education Counseling Psychology Business or a related field (Masters preferred).
Professional certification in counseling education or admissions (preferred but not mandatory).

Experience

Minimum 24 years of experience in university admissions academic counseling or student advisory roles.
Proven experience working with international education systems (UK US Canada Australia or UAE).
Experience handling student applications admissions processes and visa requirements.

Knowledge & Skills

Strong understanding of university admission requirements application timelines and documentation.
Knowledge of international university systems standardized tests (IELTS TOEFL SAT etc.) and equivalency processes.
Familiarity with UAE education authorities (ADEK KHDA MOE) is an advantage.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple student cases and deadlines simultaneously.
Proficiency in MS Office and student management systems (SMS/CRM).