Upper School University
vor 1 Tag
**LEARN**
At Zurich International School our 1,250 students are not the only ones who learn. We recruit teachers with an outstanding record of achievement, an innovative mindset, an understanding of the power of technology, and an exemplary commitment to international education. Then our strong professional growth program challenges them to get even better.
**CARE**
Do you do what’s right even when no one is watching? Consider the impact of a decision or action on others? Actively attempt to understand why people hold certain perspectives? Then Zurich International School may be the right fit for you Integrity, fairness and compassion are important character standards for everyone at ZIS.
**CHALLENGE**
Learning is a shared responsibility and at Zurich International School, we challenge our students to exceed their own expectations - and ourselves to ensure their success. To achieve this, we need to be open to risk, change and innovation. Do you feel the same way about learning? Then ZIS may be the right fit for you.
**LEAD**
Do you lead by example, seeking best practice and educational innovation? Consider how your action will have a positive impact on others? At Zurich International School, we enable faculty and staff, as well as our students, to become confident and responsible leaders, with a clear sense of direction and purpose. Are you the kind of educator we're looking for?
**Overview**:
**Responsibilities**:
- Develops and implements curriculum in the areas of career exploration, academic planning and post secondary planning, including university, career exploration, and gap year guidance
- Develops Advisory sessions relating to College and University Guidance and Counseling
- Works collaboratively with colleagues on the Upper School Counseling team
- Maintains student/counseling records and correspondence relevant to college guidance/admission
- Writes school recommendations, coordinates teacher recommendations and training for recommendation writing/process
- Liaises with students and teachers about Predicted IB/AP Grades for Grade 12 students
- In addition to planning and hosting the Annual College Fair, uni counselors plan and organize university visits and information sessions throughout the year
- Provides information for students regarding standardized university admission tests, timeline and preparation.
- Participates in academic advising and 4 year planning during course selection process in Grades 9-12
- Updates appropriate information for the ZIS website
- Acts as a Unifrog site coordinator to streamline the dissemination of information relevant to the college selection and admissions process
- Establishes relationships and networks with other professionals in the field
- Assists in creation of annual School Profile for Colleges and Universities
- Leads regular Counselor corner sessions for parents
- Uses student data management systems like PowerSchool, Unifrog, Google Classroom, etc, to document student information appropriately.
- Uses data to provide most relevant and precise counsel to students.
- Creates and administers annual feedback survey to students at the end of senior year
- Liaises with IT Dept. to transfer student data files from College Board, IBO, etc.to Student Application Management system - Unifrog
**Requirements**:
- Minimum 5 years experience in college counseling in an inclusive (open academic admissions) International School
- Strong knowledge of the IB Diploma and AP academic pathways
- Strong knowledge of European, (particularly Swiss and Dutch), UK, US, Canadian, and worldwide university admission requirements
- Strong knowledge and experience with student data management systems and Google Suite
- Highly effective communicator with parents, students, teachers, administrators, admissions officers
- Qualification, Certification or MA, MEd, in School/University Counseling
**Some or all of the following would be an asset**:
- Proficient German Speaker
- Knowledge of European non-university post secondary options
- Experience in personal/social counseling
- Primary Location
- Upper School Adliswil
- Salary Range
- Per Month
- Shift Type
- Full-Time
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