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College Counsellor - IMMEDIATE START

College Counsellor - IMMEDIATE START

The International School of Florence

Florence, Italy

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Salary:
Salary is calculated on a 40 point scale dependent upon qualifications and relevant work experience. A relocation package and further benefits may apply.
Job type:
Full Time, Fixed Term
Apply by:
26 August 2022

Job overview

PLEASE NOTE:


  1. This is an immediate opening, starting in September 2022
  2. All applicants must have had a direct recent experience with college/university counselling, preferably from an international school
  3. EU citizenship strongly preferred


The International School of Florence (Italy) seeks an outstanding and experienced College Counsellor to work with our Upper School students. 


Job purpose: 

A College Counsellor at the International School of Florence provides guidance and advice to students on their university choices and applications; and oversees the entire university application process.


Qualifications: 

MUST: 

  • A relevant first degree and counselling qualification(s)   
  • Minimum 5 years of recent full time college counselling experience 
  • Experience with the IB DiplomaProgramme

PREFERRED: 

  • Experience working in an international school environment strongly preferred 
  • Experience with UK and European universities strongly preferred 
  • Familiarity with university destination platform (such as Unifrog which is used at ISF) 
  • Demonstrated current relationships and contacts with university admissions officers 


Personal and professional qualities:  

  • Ability to establish and maintain strong and effective relationships with colleagues, learners and parents   
  • Evidence of continued relevant professional development and active contact with universities around the world  
  • Experience in working with learners and adults with diverse needs and backgrounds   
  • Practical understanding of effective college counselling methodologies   
  • Having a strong knowledge of counsellors’ and teachers' professional duties and legal liabilities   
  • Established connections with a range of recognized universities   
  • Communicate effectively in Standard English both orally and in writing


Key tasks - Career guidance:  

  • Counselling and guidance of students with college/university preparation & planning (G9-12)  
  • Counselling and guidance of students regarding future aspirations & IB subject choices  
  • Manage the university applications processes (US, UK, EU)  
  • Manage & coordinate university visits  
  • Manage university application portals (Unifrog, UCAS, CommonApp etc.), and carry out academic transcript related tasks 
  • Deliver presentations to students & parents at key points in the academic calendar  
  •  Develop relationships and contacts with university admissions officers  
  • Represent the school at counselling associations, external events, conferences and professional forums (CIS, IACAC, UCAS etc.)  
  • Support school initiatives and events related to students exploring different careers  
  • Manage and produce official academic transcripts (Grade 9 – Grade 12)


Reports to:

Vice-principal for Student Support


To apply:

Suitably qualified candidates (see above) are invited to apply through the TES and upload an up to date CV with 3 relevant professional references and contact details, and include a maximum 2 page A4 statement of motivation, clearly indicating your suitability for the post. 


Closing date for applications: August 26, 2022, although the school will interview and appoint as soon as an outstanding application is received.


Interviews will be via Zoom for overseas based applicants.


Commencement of duties: 1 September 2022 or as soon as possible after this date


About The International School of Florence

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Founded in 1952 in Rome, ISF is one of the oldest international schools in Europe. Originally catering to an international, Anglophone community, it had its roots in an American-based curriculum. However, in the more than 50 intervening years, it has grown and changed, developing into a model international school. Among the programs offered are the challenging International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (since 1984). ISF is a PYP and IBDP School and it is fully accredited both by the Council of International Schools (since 1979) and the Middle States Association of Schools and Colleges (since 1990). These recognitions give students who attend ISF the possibility of transferring the credits they earn to schools all over the world.

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