University Admission Counselor

<div><p>As an University Admissions Counselor you’ll work with students to guide them through the university readiness and application process using our proven process and tools. In this fully remote position, you will:</p><ul><li>Work 1:1 and deliver group presentations</li><li>Evaluate academic transcripts and make recommendations for growth</li><li>Guide students through careers and majors exploration</li><li>Recommend extracurricular and enrichment activities to position students for success in university admissions</li><li>Explain college admissions and testing requirements and timelines</li><li>Develop target college lists based on student goals, profiles, and financial constraints</li><li>Advise on the components of a standout application: essays, resumes, activities lists, and portfolios</li><li>Demonstrate an excellent ability to brainstorm personal statements and act as an application coach</li><li>Maintain comprehensive and efficient notes on student advising sessions for accurate and timely reporting.</li></ul><h3>KPI</h3><ul><li>Produce weekly report detailing student progress and maintain fastidious records</li><li>Engage consistently in weekly or bi-weekly meetings with line manager and client</li><li>Demonstrate responsiveness to line manager and client needs</li><li>Co-develop an engaging university readiness curriculum and revise as needed</li><li>Act as primary contact to IAC student cohorts, maintaining consistent communication through WhatsApp groups, phone, online meetings, in-person meetings, and email</li><li>Recommend and initiate creative strategies to improve student engagement</li><li>Organize and deliver bi-weekly group webinars and seminars</li><li>Coordinate group sessions and organize guest presenters and all session logistics</li><li>Engage with students in 1:1 sessions and maintain a 40 percent billable time ratio (varies with admissions seasonality)</li><li>Demonstrate expertise in global university admissions procedures for elite and non-elite universities</li><li>Adhere to client protocols and standards of operating</li><li>Demonstrates flexibility in working hours as required by special events or circumstances</li><li>Demonstrate willingness to take on new roles and responsibilities as required by the ever changing client requirements</li><li>Demonstrate intellectual curiosity through continuous learning as required by the role</li><li>Demonstrate a spirit of collaboration and teamwork consistently and proactive.</li></ul><h3>Requirements</h3><p><b>Education&Qualifications</b></p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Education, Counseling, Psychology, Business, or a related field (Master’s preferred).</li><li>Professional certification in counseling, education, or admissions (preferred but not mandatory).</li></ul><p><b>Experience</b></p><ul><li>Minimum 2–4 years of experience in university admissions, academic counseling, or student advisory roles.</li><li>Proven experience working with international education systems (UK, US, Canada, Australia, or UAE).</li><li>Experience handling student applications, admissions processes, and visa requirements.</li></ul><p><b>Knowledge&Skills</b></p><ul><li>Strong understanding of university admission requirements, application timelines, and documentation.</li><li>Knowledge of international university systems, standardized tests (IELTS, TOEFL, SAT, etc.), and equivalency processes.</li><li>Familiarity with UAE education authorities (ADEK, KHDA, MOE) is an advantage.</li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.</li><li>Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.</li><li>Ability to manage multiple student cases and deadlines simultaneously.</li><li>Proficiency in MS Office and student management systems (SMS/CRM).</li></ul></div>#J-18808-Ljbffr