Career (Guidance) Counsellor at Knowledgeware Technologies

Location: Surulere, Lagos

Job Description

• We seek to engage the services of a professional Career (Guidance) Counsellor to assist, advise and educate intending higher institution candidates in the decision making process with respect to selecting the right institutions, discipline, course of study, career path etc. based on their strengths, interests, educational requirements among others.
• Interested applicants must possess the ability and patience to assist students across diverse educational backgrounds, gender, age etc. and demonstrate exceptional level of professionalism always in the discharge of their responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct group or individual counseling sessions to assist students with making appropriate education and career-related decisions for admissions
• Assess and appraise students’ abilities, strengths and interests and guide them in making the right educational choices regarding institutions, discipline, courses etc.
• Provide relevant information to students with respect to the admission process and requirements
• Recommend relevant study materials and online resources to improve students’ knowledge and performance during examination.

Education Requirements

• HND / B.Sc / B.Ed in Career or Guidance Counseling or any Education related discipline
• Minimum of Second Class Lower or its equivalent
• Experience: 1 - 2 years.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a career (Guidance) Counselor or Teacher
• Ability to interact with a wide range of student personalities and educational backgrounds
• Knowledgeable in various models of teaching, best counseling practices and regulations
• Excellent communication skills and high emotional intelligence
• Deep understanding of the admission process and requirements for most federal, state and private schools in Nigeria
• Age Requirements: Preferably between 30 and 35 years
• Ideal candidate should reside within Surulere or its environs.