Guidance Counselor

Greek Community School is one of the leading schools in Addis Ababa that has served the community for more than a century. We are seeking experienced candidates to fill the following positions.

Job Summary

The guidance counselor should be accessible and authentic with excellent communication skills and a profound interest in helping students to attain their academic and career goals. The guidance counselor is expected to display empathy and sound decision-making with great motivational skills.

Key Responsibilities and KPIs

• Conducting individual and group counseling sessions to advise and assist students with academic and vocational development.
• Evaluating students’ attributes and assisting them in realizing their objectives.
• Developing and implementing counseling strategies with contemporary methods of mentoring.
• Identifying behavioral problems and acting appropriately to remedy the situation.
• Paying attention to societal and cultural differences in all student matters.
• Assessing the development of students and highlighting their sense of accomplishment.
• Completing evaluations, analyzing results, and providing purposeful feedback.
• Cooperating with parents, academic staff, and external partners.
• Arranging and scheduling orientation programs and internships.
• Advertising facilities and study programs to potential students.
• Implementing and facilitating educational and training workshops for academic staff.

Required number: 1 

Job Requirements

Qualifications

• BA in Psychology/MD in Psychiatric 

Experience

• A minimum of 10 years of proven work experience in related fields
• 5 years of work experience as a counselor in an academic environment.

Skills, knowledge, and abilities

• Strong analytical skill
• Analytical thinker with strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
• Motivational leader who displays sound judgment and attention to detail.
• Detail-oriented with excellent time management skills.
• Confident interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Perceptive intuition and decision-making skills.
• Remarkable professionalism and solid work ethic.
• Intermediate IT skills

How to Apply

Interested applicants who meet the above requirements should submit their “CV” to HR Department in person or via the email: [email protected] within 7 days from the date of announcement. 

Note: Use "Guidance Counselor" as the subject line of your email !

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