College/ University Counselor

Contract Length: 5 years

Number of Vacancies: 1

Student Level:

• Middle School, High School

Eligible Candidates:

• University Graduate, Licensed Teacher

School Requirements:

• Education Required: Bachelor
• Minimum Teaching Experience: 3 years
• Required Certificates: Teaching Credential/LicenseTESL/TEFL Certificate over 100 hours

Additional School Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in counseling, education, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• Previous experience in university counseling, particularly with sports recruitment and NCAA compliance.
• Strong knowledge of the American educational system, including university admissions processes and standardized testing requirements.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with students, parents, and university representatives.
• Organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines efficiently.
• Flexibility and adaptability to accommodate the diverse needs of students and families.
• Proficiency in educational platforms and tools such as the Common Application, Studielink, and others.
• Willingness to travel for university fairs, conferences, and tours, as required.
• Commitment to providing inclusive and equitable support to all students, regardless of background or ability.

Job Benefits:

• Support and advice on finding accommodation. We will provide relocation assistance by paying travel costs and in addition, we will also offer paid accommodation for the 1st month.
• Administrative support with legal documentation such as paperwork related to the VISA process and becoming a resident in Spain, registering with a doctor, opening a bank account, etc.
• In terms of health insurance, in Spain everyone is covered by social security which is considered one of the best in the world.
• Holidays are in line with other international schools in Spain and then adapted to the local bank holidays.
• The salaries at school all follow the Spanish pay scales. The pay increases when there is an increase announced across Spain.

Job Description: Rafa Nadal School is seeking a dedicated and experienced University School Counselor to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a vital role in guiding our high school students through the college application process, with a particular focus on sports recruitment, especially for tennis elite athletes. The counselor will provide individualized guidance to students and families, assist with NCAA compliance for athletes, and facilitate university admissions processes.

Responsibilities:

• Provide personalized counseling to high school students from 9th to 12th grade regarding academic planning, university selection, and career exploration.
• Assist student-athletes, particularly tennis players, in navigating the NCAA eligibility process, including maintaining an NCAA account and ensuring compliance with recruitment rules.
• Conduct conferences with parents and students to discuss academic progress, university options, and future goals.
• Collaborate with students to develop academic plans tailored to their country of choice and university aspirations.
• Organize and host university fairs on campus, inviting representatives from various institutions to provide information and guidance to students.
• Establish and maintain relationships with university representatives, attending university fly-in conferences, and coordinating visits from university admissions officers.
• Plan and lead university tours to the USA, providing students with firsthand exposure to different campuses and environments.
• Coordinate SAT preparation courses, liaising with online and testing coordinators to ensure effective instruction and support.
• Evaluate incoming students' transcripts to verify credit transferability and alignment with NCAA requirements or graduation standards.
• Stay updated on educational platforms such as the Common Application, Studielink, UCAS, and others, to assist students in navigating the application process effectively.
• Maintain a flexible schedule to accommodate student and family needs, including availability for evening and weekend meetings or events.

Welcome to the Rafa Nadal International School (RNS) found within the grounds of the Rafa Nadal Academy. RNS is a vibrant Anglo-American co-educational school focused on bringing out the best of each other, with the school's philosophy based on the term "education" in the widest possible sense. We create a happy working atmosphere, where each child can feel a sense of belonging and where every individual is a very important part of the whole.

The teachers all look for the positive attributes of each child and encourage these while discovering any weaknesses and helping in every way. We follow a student-centered approach as it is very important for us that each child is happy in school, thus developing a love of learning, and gaining confidence and security within himself/herself, which will continue for the rest of his/her life.

We provide a high-quality Anglo-American international education for boys and girls from across the world aged 3 to 18 years. The British Primary school, Nursery through to Year 6, and American middle and high school, Grade 6 through to Grade 12. All classes are delivered in English by experienced native teachers. The breadth and diversity of our school community make for a happy, warm, and supportive learning environment. We offer a differentiated program that prepares our students to lead rewarding lives both on a personal and professional level with the intellectual, emotional, and social qualities needed to impact positively their respective communities.

As part of the Rafa Nadal Academy, RNS strives to effect the same values in our students which have guided Rafa Nadal to such personal and professional success. Values such as Teamwork, Humility, Effort, Responsibility, Integrity, Patience, Tolerance, Commitment, Ability to Overcome Obstacles, Respect, Discipline, and Order.

Experience the excitement of Madrid, the beauty of Barcelona, or the Islamic influences in Andalusia. Known for its relaxed lifestyle and friendly residents, Spain is a highly sought-after destination for many teachers who want to teach abroad in Europe.

Capital: Madrid Language: Spanish Population: 46.7 million Currency: Euro (EUR)