University Admissions Counselor

About the role

Univeera is looking for a full‑time University Admissions Counselor to guide high‑school students across the Middle East through the entire university application journey. The role covers students targeting universities in the UK, United States, Canada, Europe, Australia and the Middle East, from initial profile assessment to final university selection.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct initial consultations to assess academic profile, interests, career goals, budget and destination preferences.
• Help students identify suitable majors, countries and universities.
• Build balanced shortlists based on academic fit, admission likelihood, affordability and preferences.
• Develop personalized application strategies, timelines and action plans.
• Guide students through UCAS, Common App and direct university application portals.
• Support the preparation of personal statements, essays, CVs and activity lists.
• Review applications and supporting documents for accuracy, quality and completeness.
• Track deadlines, requirements and student progress, following up on outstanding actions.
• Advise on scholarships, financial aid and funding opportunities.
• Prepare students for admissions interviews and assist in offer evaluation.
• Provide progress updates to students, parents and the Univeera team.
• Maintain detailed meeting notes and application records on the Univeera platform.
• Participate in webinars, workshops and educational sessions for students and parents.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in education, counseling, psychology, student services or a related field.
• 2–3 years of experience in university admissions counseling, school counseling, international education or education consulting.
• Proven experience supporting high‑school students with international university applications.
• Strong working knowledge of UCAS and the Common App.
• Familiarity with direct university application portals and international admission processes.

Required skills

• UCAS platform
• Common App platform