University Guidance Counselor – Open Applications

### **Spontaneous Application – University Guidance Counselor (UGC)** **Location:** Multiple locations across Africa **Contract Type:** Part-time to Full-time, Temporary to Permanent **Join Enko Education on our mission to unlock potential in Africa** At Enko Education, our mission is to unlock learners’ potential across Africa by offering high-quality international education. We are building a network of African International Schools of Choice that prepare students to thrive in the best universities and beyond. We always seek passionate, student-focused **University Guidance Counselors** to join our growing team. You believe in students’ potential and want to guide them toward life-changing academic journeys? Join our talent pool and be the first to hear about new openings in our schools. ### Your Impact: As a University Guidance Counselor, you will play a key role in shaping our students’ futures by: - Supporting students in identifying and applying to universities and scholarships around the world - Providing personalized academic and career guidance - Organizing workshops, counseling and information sessions, university fairs, etc. - Working closely with school leadership and external university partners - Tracking application progress and maintain accurate documentation. - Empowering students and their families to make informed decisions about their futures. ### Your Profile: - Higher Education degree in Education, Counseling, Psychology, or related field - Proven experience in student advising or university/career counseling - Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills - Knowledge of international admissions processes is a strong asset for this position - Proficiency in English and the language of the location you would like to be based in. *(English version)* **Equal Opportunities & Safer Recruitment** Enko Education is an equal opportunities employer, committed to inclusivity, diversity, and valuing difference. Enko Education schools are committed to child safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and young people, and we expect all staff, volunteers, and third parties to share this commitment. Our safer recruitment practices aim to ensure that only individuals committed to child safeguarding join our schools. You can read our [**Safer Recruitment Statement here**](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vJW2rn2Eh0Hv4WN_2tm3repI782hn7SU/view?usp=sharing). - Successful candidates must provide a **police clearance** (or equivalent) from every country where they have lived in the past 10 years **before signing an employment contract**. - **Reference checks** with previous employers will also be conducted for each successful candidate. **About Enko Education** International education with Africa at heart and the world in mind**.** Enko Education is a fast-growing network of 15 international schools in 10 African countries, offering international education with Africa at heart and the world in mind. Our mission is to make high-quality international education accessible to more African learners and to guide them towards the world’s best universities through innovative programmes leading to globally recognised qualifications. Since 2014, Enko Education has helped thousands of students secure admission to top universities such as Yale College, Sciences Po, École Polytechnique, and the University of Toronto. Backed by leading development finance institutions and funds including Proparco, I&P, Adiwale, BIO Invest, Oiko Credit and Liquid Africa, we are on track to reach 20,000 students by 2028. Learn more on our [**website**](https://enkoeducation.com). *(French version)* **Égalité des chances & Recrutement sécurisé** Enko Education est un employeur qui respecte l’égalité des chances, attaché à l’inclusion, à la diversité et à la valorisation des différences. Les écoles Enko Education s’engagent à protéger les enfants et à promouvoir le bien-être des élèves et des jeunes, et attendent de l’ensemble du pe…