College & Career Counselor

About Saint Too Bloom Academy Saint Too Bloom Academy is a new secondary school in Hong Kong dedicated to innovation, entrepreneurship, and bilingual education. Designed by a team of passionate educators, engineers, and entrepreneurs, our mission is to prepare young people to thrive in a rapidly changing world. Since the establishment of our sister school, Bloom KKCA Academy, in 2021, we have pioneered bilingual, interdisciplinary, and project-based learning, forming partnerships across education, business, and social innovation sectors. In 2024, we expanded to our secondary campus, offering Cambridge IGCSE and A‑Level programs alongside a school‑based Key Stage 3 curriculum. We have since launched two additional pathways—the HKDSE and a US‑accredited project‑based pathway—to serve diverse learners. We now invite counselors who are passionate about student study and career development to join us as we build a transformative study and career support program for emerging students. Position Overview Saint Too Bloom Academy, an innovative secondary school with both US and UK academic pathways, is seeking an experienced College & Career Counselor to lead and grow our university guidance programme as we prepare our first graduating cohorts. We are a fast‑growing, project‑based learning school with a strong focus on future readiness, entrepreneurship, and personalised education. The successful candidate will be a mission‑aligned, student‑centered professional who enjoys building systems from the ground up and guiding diverse learners toward best‑fit university pathways—whether in the US, UK, or other global destinations. Key Responsibilities Build and lead a comprehensive college counseling programme for US, UK, and global university pathways. Provide personalised guidance on course selection (A‑Levels / US diploma), extracurriculars, internships, and portfolios. Support the full application process: essays, recommendations, interviews, scholarships, and financial aid. Deliver student and parent workshops and train teachers to write strong reference letters. Collaborate with academic and pastoral teams to ensure whole‑child support. Visit universities internationally and advocate for Bloom’s innovative curriculum and school profile. Establish and nurture relationships with university admissions offices to advocate for students as needed. Person Specification Student‑centered, empathetic, and intellectually curious. A builder, excited to design a new programme in collaboration with leadership. Flexible, adaptable, and energized by project‑based learning and interdisciplinary thinking. A strong communicator who can clearly explain complex systems to students, parents, and staff. An advocate, confident in presenting Bloom’s mission, values, and transcript to admissions offices worldwide. A collaborator, committed to working closely with academic and pastoral teams to support whole‑child development. Essential Qualifications & Experience Minimum 5 years of professional college counseling experience, with strong expertise in US admissions and familiarity with UK/UCAS and Commonwealth systems. Relevant degree in counseling, education, psychology, or related field. Membership in admissions/counseling associations (e.g., NACAC, IACAC, IECA, UCAS). Experience working in international, innovative, or project‑based learning environments preferred. Strong communication, cultural competence, and relationship‑building skills. Ability to design processes, work independently, and thrive in a dynamic, start‑up‑style school. Employment Details Position Type: Full‑time Location: Saint Too Bloom Academy, Tai Hang Tung, Kowloon Start Date: August 2026 Reports To: Founder and Principal Head of Pastoral Care Qualified candidates will be remunerated with a competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. To apply, please email your cover letter, resume, and educational philosophy to Personal information will be used for recruitment purposes only. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Successful candidates will be expected to begin by August 2026. #J-18808-Ljbffr