College/ University Counselor
3 days ago
Barcelona
Are you passionate about guiding young people in one of the most meaningful transitions of their lives? Learnlife, a fully registered and accredited international school, is seeking a career counselor to accompany our 14–18 year old learners in their pathway to higher education and life beyond school, based out of our Urban Hub in Barcelona, with monthly visits to our Village Hub and some remote work. At Learnlife, we are committed to pioneering a paradigm shift in education. As a Career & Pathways Counsellor, you will co-create and deliver our Pathways Program at our Secondary Years campuses in Barcelona, equipping students with the skills and guidance needed for a successful transition from school to university and/or adult life. Start date: full time from mid- August 2026 The role is primarily on-site at Enrique Granados 7, Barcelona, with some remote work and occasional visits to our other hubs. Pathways & University Guidance Design and lead a holistic career & university guidance program for secondary aged learners, aligned with Learnlife’s purpose-driven and learner-centered philosophy. Support learners in identifying strengths, interests, values, and aspirations, and translating these into realistic, inspiring post-secondary pathways (universities, gap years, entrepreneurship, alternative routes). Guide students through application processes (personal statements, portfolios, recommendation letters, interviews, entrance exams) for international universities and systems (US, UK, EU, global). Find, implement and use platforms that support passion and talent identification, university research and career exploration. Preparation for gap year planning and for job and internship application processes. Support learners in managing stress, deadlines, and transitions, in collaboration with wellbeing and learning support teams. Build and maintain relationships with universities, counselors’ networks, and international admissions bodies. Serve as a key point of contact for families in the university process, offering clarity, guidance and reassurance. Documentation, Tracking & Graduation Support Design and deliver learning experiences to support learners in meeting their graduation requirements (Capstone Project, Next Step Experiences, Rite of Passage, etc.). Track graduation requirements and provide additional support to ensure learners graduate in a timely manner. 3-5 years of experience in college counseling, university guidance, secondary education leadership or international student support (IB, AP, A-Levels, US High School Diploma, or similar). ~ Strong knowledge of international university systems and admissions processes (especially Europe, UK, US). ~ You act as a coach, mentor, listener, and strategic guide—supporting both academic planning and personal growth. ~ Full professional proficiency in English is required. ~ Spanish and/or Catalan are a strong plus. ~ If you're ready for your next professional adventure, please submit your application in English to the following link A short 1-minute video introducing yourself, your story about how your career counselling has added value in the past.