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Role overview
Nova Pioneer is hiring a full-time Post School Success Senior Associate based in Nairobi to support their Athi River campus. This role suits someone experienced in college counselling who can guide secondary school students through career exploration, university readiness, and post-school transitions.
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What you will do
- Plan and implement the Post-School Success (PSS) programme across assigned campuses to meet student outcomes.
- Deliver PSS lessons and activities for grades 7 to 12, focusing on self-discovery, career exploration, subject selection, university readiness, and application support.
- Provide individual advising and hold office hours to assist students with career planning, university applications, and post-school decisions.
- Organize workshops, university fairs, career days, and other experiential learning opportunities.
- Build and maintain partnerships with universities, employers, alumni, and community organizations to expand student opportunities.
- Maintain accurate student records including profiles, pathway selections, advising notes, applications, scholarships, admission offers, transcripts, and post-school destinations.
- Communicate proactively with students, families, and school leadership regarding PSS programming, progress, and application requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Education Management, College Counselling, Psychology, or related fields.
- At least 2 years of experience in college counselling in secondary schools or post-high school programs.
- Familiarity with international tertiary education and experience guiding students applying abroad.
- Strong understanding of the Competency-Based Education (CBE) curriculum, pathways, and senior school selection.
- Knowledge of local tertiary education pathways.
- Experience planning and conducting parent workshops, meetings, or webinars.
- Experience preparing students for standardized and English proficiency tests.
- Ability to build strong professional relationships with adolescents and youth for mentorship and guidance.
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams and organizations.
- Strategic thinking and ability to implement ideas effectively.
- Strong project management skills with ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
- Proactive problem-solving skills.
How to apply
Apply through the employer's official application form on their website. Attach your resume in PDF format. The closing date has not been published.