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University Counselor - Tanzania

Network of International Christian Schools

Dar es Salaam, South Africa

US 1000 - 1500 a month

Ongoing

Job
School

Contract Length: 2 years

Number of Vacancies: 1

Eligible Candidates:

Licensed Teacher, University Graduate

School Requirements:

Education Required: Bachelor
Minimum Teaching Experience: 3 years of teaching experience
Major: Education, Counseling

Additional School Requirements:

Qualifications

Minimum of an undergraduate degree
Experience Teaching in an international or cross-cultural environment
Committed evangelical Christian
Minimum of three years of work experience
Experience in connecting students to International Universities
Specific Skills
Self Motivated
Team Player
Adaptable
Willing to learn
Well organised

Job Benefits:

World class health benefits

Job Description:

School Background

HOPAC celebrated 25 years in 2020. God has been faithful to grow our school from 47 students in 1994 to a diverse group of 342 students in 2020/21. The community at HOPAC is supportive and welcoming. We value service, leadership and stewardship. Each year students from over 25 countries enroll at HOPAC. Our teachers work with these students to grow into the people God has created them to be. Teachers at HOPAC are focused on developing a Biblical Worldview for each student they interact with. Our hope is those students learn to use that Worldview to be a positive influence to their peers, family and around the world. We would love for you to join us in the Mission and Ministry God is doing here.

Job Summary

The University Counselor (or Academic Counselor) reports to the Senior School Principal. The University Counselor plays a key role in the transition processes for students, from the time they start entering senior school until the time they leave HOPAC for further education.

Responsibilities include

University Admissions
Assist students in the university application process, including: identifying further education programs to apply to applying to those programs navigating the testing requirements considering financial aid processes and options supporting the final decision process
Network with universities and admissions representatives to establish relationships between HOPAC and those schools
Facilitate opportunities for students to meet university representatives, including: welcoming representatives for on-site visits and hosting university fairs
Coordinate the administration of the ACT exam at HOPAC Support and train teachers in writing letters of recommendation
Student Transitions and Admissions
Assist in planning orientation days for new students, including Grade 9 and Grade 11 “bonding” experiences
Prepare students for after-HOPAC education experiences, including discussion on cultural expectations, educational differences, leaving HOPAC/Tanzania well, and living apart from family and friends
Provide career guidance, especially in Grades 10 and 11, by: participating in beginning-of-year discussions with senior school students about course selection options and providing career interest inventories and opportunities to explore possible career options
Assist in planning new student assessment days, specifically including the admissions process for Grades 9 and 11
Participate in the merit scholarship decision process for new Grade 11 students
Life Skills Development
Coordinate and oversee the life skills program for Grades 11 and 12
Train students in practical skills needed for entering and being successful in university or other after-HOPAC programs
Administer the campus service program to provide job-like experiences on campus while also promoting opportunities for students to grow in service and leadership
Perform other duties as assigned by the Senior School Principal and/or Director

Grade Levels

Working with High School students for university preparations

Extra Curricular Responsibilities

Mentor Group
Service Learning

This is a Direct to School Job

About the School:

The Network of International Christian Schools is an organization that consists of 15 schools in 13 countries in Asia, Africa, South America, Europe, and North America.

The mission of NICS is to establish a worldwide network of international Christian schools staffed by qualified Christian educators, instilling in each student a Biblical worldview in an environment of academic excellence and respect for people of all cultures and religions.

Purpose

Reaching the world for Christ through international Christian education.

Vision

NICS (Network of International Christian Schools) is founded on the belief that a major thrust for world evangelism and discipleship for Christ can happen through the classroom with the impact made by committed Christian educators overseas. Children have many teachers in their lives, whether they be at home, in the classroom, on the street, or elsewhere; none, however, have a more powerful impact than educators in the classroom.

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