Basic Functions of the position
The incumbent reports to the Regional Officer. S/He provides accurate, comprehensive and impartial advice on educational opportunities in the U.S. S/He guides students as they research appropriate programs,
The Senior Adviser must ensure that services offered at the advising center are appropriately in-depth and comprehensive, and is responsible for one-on-one counseling of students and group advising sessions. S/He should develop and implement educational advising programs and special events that reach out to cities across Eastern India. S/he is required to make presentations on U.S. higher education-related topics, supervise the compilation of monthly reports, and oversee the maintenance of the library. The Senior Adviser also serves as a liaison with representatives of the U.S. and Indian higher education institutions and high schools. The position is full time (40 hours per week). Extensive travel is required.
Major duties and
responsibilities include:
Advising: Advise students, scholars and professionals seeking to study
in the U.S. about all aspects of the U.S. college/university admission process,
including information on U.S. admissions tests, financial aid, student visas
and arrival in the U.S. This will be through in-depth one-on-one advising,
group advising sessions and webinars.
Outreach: Develop and deliver an agreed number of educational advising
programs aimed at raising awareness about U.S. higher education across Eastern
India, from planning through to report and evaluation. Programs will be
determined by the needs of the target audience and will include participation
in education/career fairs, seminars, book fairs, workshops and talks at high
schools, colleges/universities and other relevant public forums. This would
also include support to visiting U.S. institutions for their programs at the
EducationUSA Center and at high schools/colleges in the region.
Networking: Develop and maintain contacts at U.S. universities and
colleges, and also at high schools and colleges for the purpose of coordinating
outreach activities.
Research: Maintain and update his or her knowledge of the higher
education scenario in the United States and in India. Analyze educational and
student trends in India for briefings; prepare reports and presentations as
required. Produce and develop new advising materials on U.S. education as
needed. Also serve as a resource on the Indian educational system to U.S.
universities and colleges.
Training: Participate in relevant training opportunities provided.
Oversee the day-to-day activities of other advisers/ coordinators, and help
build their knowledge about higher education in the U.S. to ensure that
standardized and correct information is disseminated.
Special Events: Plan and coordinate special events such as educational fairs
and international education week programs.
Library: Oversee the maintenance of the EducationUSA library, and
identify suitable books and software resources to augment the EducationUSA
Library.
Administrative tasks: Supervise logistical work of team members, such as securing
location for events, display materials for educational fairs, and generating
participants for advising sessions and outreach activities. Coordinate
administration of SAT, AP and other U.S. admission related tests.
Information Desk: Manage the information desk/front desk and handle routine
tasks in the absence of the EducationUSA Adviser/ coordinator and on Saturdays
on a rotational basis.
Report: Oversee the database management and monthly reports.
Annual Work plan: Contribute to drafting the annual work plan and the outreach
plan for the region.
Any other work assigned
by the Management.
Required Qualifications and Skills:
Education: Master’s Degree in any discipline; degree from a U.S. University
will be an added advantage.
Experience: Minimum five years of relevant work experience. Work experience in the education sector, teaching and/or advising students on college admissions will be an added advantage.
Knowledge: Higher education systems of U.S. and India and opportunities for international students in the U.S.
Skills: High level oral and written English communication; Knowledge of U.S. higher education system; Excellent public speaking skills; Advising skills; Customer Focus; Self-driven with strong networking and liaising skills; Ability to engage with students; Commitment to cross-cultural exchange; Experience in organizing conferences or similar events; Proven ability to work in a team; Strategic planning skills; Understanding of academic and business ethics. Fluency in MS Office – Outlook, word, excel, power-point and other presentation tools; database management; adept in Internet based tools and use of social media.
Compensation: Commensurate with qualification and experience.
Experience: Minimum five years of relevant work experience. Work experience in the education sector, teaching and/or advising students on college admissions will be an added advantage.
Knowledge: Higher education systems of U.S. and India and opportunities for international students in the U.S.
Skills: High level oral and written English communication; Knowledge of U.S. higher education system; Excellent public speaking skills; Advising skills; Customer Focus; Self-driven with strong networking and liaising skills; Ability to engage with students; Commitment to cross-cultural exchange; Experience in organizing conferences or similar events; Proven ability to work in a team; Strategic planning skills; Understanding of academic and business ethics. Fluency in MS Office – Outlook, word, excel, power-point and other presentation tools; database management; adept in Internet based tools and use of social media.
Compensation: Commensurate with qualification and experience.
Interested candidates
should complete the USIEF EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION FORM and e-mail as word attachment to careers@usief.org.in along
with detailed CV and a Cover letter explaining how you meet the competency
criteria or send a printed copy of these documents to:
Manager HR
United States-India Educational Foundation
12 Hailey Road
New Delhi – 110001
Manager HR
United States-India Educational Foundation
12 Hailey Road
New Delhi – 110001
The last date for
receiving the completed application forms for the position is May 20,
2014. Only short-listed candidates will be notified.
Only applications
completed on the USIEF Employment Application Form along with detailed CV and
Cover letter will be considered.
How to Appply
Interested candidates
should complete the USIEF EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION FORM and e-mail as word attachment to careers@usief.org.in along
with detailed CV and a Cover letter explaining how you meet the competency
criteria or send a printed copy of these documents to:
Manager HR
United States-India Educational Foundation
12 Hailey Road
New Delhi – 110001
Manager HR
United States-India Educational Foundation
12 Hailey Road
New Delhi – 110001
The last date for
receiving the compleated application forms for the position is May 20,
2014. Only short-listed candidates will be notified.
Only applications
completed on the USIEF Employment Application Form along with detailed CV and
Cover letter will be considered.
No comments:
Post a Comment
Note: Only a member of this blog may post a comment.