STUDENT SUCCESS ADVISOR

Description

About Kings Education

Kings Education is a premium international education organization specializing primarily in academic pathways for students aged 16-22. Each year, our students join us from over 60 countries and go on to study at leading universities throughout the UK, US, and globally. We also deliver exceptional English language pathways for adults and young learners.

Student Success and Academic Advisement is an integral part of the Kings Premium Universities (KPU) program. It ensures that each student receives the proper guidance to reach their maximum potential for a successful future and enriching career. The Student Success Advisor is responsible for planning, organizing, and delivering a comprehensive post-secondary transfer advising program based on international students' development and individual needs.

https://www.kingseducation.com/us-uni/

Responsibilities

• Support the Student Experience/Services Team with activities, college visits, student housing, conflict resolution, etc.
• Accurately communicate and support both KPU and the host university's academic, administrative, and program policies.
• Help students adjust to academic college culture in the US – plagiarism, study and note-taking skills, classroom etiquette and other skills needed to succeed in college.
• Possess a strong comfort level with undergraduate and graduate level materials and course structure and know how to teach academic skills required in college - research papers, analytical reading, presentations, etc.
• Provide holistic guidance on academics, time management, healthy habits (ex. sleep, scroll time, etc.), emotional well-being, and work.
• Lead regular workshops and advising sessions to help students build competitive profiles as it pertains to extracurricular activities, personal and/or academic projects, employment, community service, etc.
• Instruct students bound for undergraduate and graduate programs in the US. Instruction will include linguistic, academic, and university preparation elements.
• Counsel students on admission criteria and other factors in the higher education decision process.
• Remain current on national university and college transfer requirements and regulations
• Develop and maintain a cooperative relationship with the host university staff
• Develop and maintain a cooperative relationship with admissions staff at the colleges and universities the KPU students apply to.
• Maintain a library of college preparation and admissions resources for students.
• Maintain the database for students’ academic progress and prepare regular external reports.
• Proactively identify and implement methods for publicizing and promoting activities of KPU through various social media outlets.
• Represent KPU at regional guidance counselor fairs and other similar conventions
• Support the Academic Team when opportunities to substitute an EFL class and/or assist with administrative issues may arise.
  
  

Requirements

• Admissions, college, or academic advising or related experience
• Bachelor’s degree in a closely related field or equivalent experience, Master’s Degree preferred
• Cultural sensitivity
• Experience teaching ESL to/working with students from a variety of cultural backgrounds preferred
• Superb English writing skills with the ability to revise and edit various types of documents
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Tact, patience, and diplomacy, particularly with non-native English speakers
• Good problem-solving, creative thinking, and organizational skills
• Must be authorized to work in the United States
• Must work in person