Senior University Guidance Counsellor

2 weeks ago

Johannesburg, South Africa African Leadership Academy Full time

**About African Leadership Academy**:
African Leadership Academy (ALA) seeks to transform Africa by identifying, developing, and connecting a new generation of future leaders. The Academy was founded on the philosophy that a new generation of ethical, committed leaders is the key to Africa's development. Each year, ALA draws the most outstanding students from across Africa to its campus in South Africa.

Here they build a powerful intellectual foundation and develop their leadership capacity through ALA unique curriculum. ALA then works with these young leaders throughout their lives as they enable lasting positive change on the African continent. With its audacious mission and lifelong engagement model, ALA is unlike any school in the world.

**Position Overview**:
**Roles and responsibilities**
- Helping students develop a target school list that may include a range of universities globally.
- Prepare students for college admission and scholarship interviews.
- Write compelling recommendations for each student in caseload.
- Advising and supporting teachers in preparation of letters of recommendation.
- Advising administration on decisions about curriculum or other matters which may impact university guidance/placement.
- Co-facilitate classroom lessons and parent webinars.
- Networking and collaborating with university admissions officers.
- Other tasks as assigned.
- Young leader with a deep commitment to Africa and passion for ALA mission.
- 3 -5 experience as a university counsellor or admissions officer, ideally with African or international students with high financial aid need.
- An established network of colleagues and/or affiliation with NACAC/International ACAC or similar professional organizations.
- Experience in communications, project management, or program management advantageous.
- Effective interpersonal, partner development and project management skills. You quickly build rapport and collaborate with individuals from a wide range of backgrounds.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, with experience presenting to various audiences.
- You consistently meet deadlines in fast paced environments and thrive in flexible day to day work.
- You are excited to travel the world and work with diverse network of people.
- Experience within an international education environment is a plus.

**Reporting to**: Director University Guidance
**Location**: ALA Campus, Johannesburg, South Africa

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