College Counselling - Research Associate

The Research Associate works closely with Counsellors to gather, organise, and present relevant information that supports student counselling and profile-building activities. This role focuses on behind-the-scenes research — identifying opportunities, resources, and insights that enable Counsellors to provide high-quality guidance.

Key Responsibilities

• Research global universities, programs, scholarships, summer schools, and competitions aligned with student interests.
• Maintain and update an internal database of extracurricular, academic, and research opportunities.
• Compile comparative analyses of universities, courses, and admissions requirements for counsellor use.
• Assist in preparing resource packs, guides, and presentation materials for student sessions.
• Support counsellors by fact-checking, sourcing data, and staying updated on trends in higher education.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in any field (education, humanities, business, or sciences preferred).
• Strong internet research, data organisation, and documentation skills.
• Familiarity with university admissions processes is an advantage.
• Attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.