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Job description / Role
Reports to: Managing Director
Our client is the leading independent educational consulting firm focusing on US university admissions in the UAE. We provide college admissions counseling to Emirati and international students seeking admission to the full spectrum of US universities and colleges. Our innovative model has evolved from our deep background and broad experience in admissions counseling in the United States. We center our services on providing intensive one-on-one counseling and guidance to students in every aspect of US college admissions, based on the philosophy of finding the right “fit."
The mission is to guide and empower students seeking to realize their maximum personal, academic, and professional potential through the pursuit of American higher education.
Our client employs an entire team of American university professionals with relevant firsthand admissions experience, education, and knowledge. Our admissions counseling model is highly personalized, as all of our sessions are conducted one-on-one with students. We are defined by our collaboration with parents and students, as well as our innovative use of technology. Our team is composed of highly qualified admissions experts with advanced degrees from top American universities.
SUMMARY
Do you want to join a fast growing start-up that has helped positively impact young people’s lives? Do you want to live in one of the world’s most dynamic and cosmopolitan international cities, live tax-free and enjoy generous salary and benefits? Do you enjoy mentoring an extraordinarily diverse group of students?
Our client is rapidly expanding our services, and we are searching for an experienced SAT/ACT instructor to design, lead and manage our standardized test preparation department. You will join a company with an excellent reputation in the Gulf region in US admissions counseling and test preparation. The education sector, along with the economy, is booming, making Dubai a rich environment in which to learn, grow and make new connections.
Your duties will encompass developing proprietary curriculum for the exclusive use of students, provide high-quality SAT/ACT test preparation, and coordinate with counseling team to maximize the outcome and achievements of students. As needed, you may be asked to take part in outreach events.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
SAT/ACT Test Preparation Program Manager responsibilities include:
Coordinating all test preparation program initiatives, including:
• Providing high-quality test preparation instruction, both group courses, and one-on-one, to students
• Developing and managing the tracking system of individual and collective student progress
• Administering and scoring practice tests and providing feedback to students
• Developing proprietary test preparation material and curriculum
• Conducting outreach to current and potential students
• Conducting research on standardized tests and remaining up-to-date with current trends and changes
• Assisting counselors in workshops/classes on specific components of the application process
• Coordinating and assisting in events in support of business development efforts (e.g., school visits and presentations)
You will be expected to:
• Be available to students during normal working hours (Saturday through Wednesday)
• Answer e-mails and phone calls promptly
• Act professionally at all times / be punctual to all meetings
Requirements
• Experience and interest in working with adolescents to help them reach their full potential
• 1-2 years demonstrated experience in the field of standardized test preparation
• Experience living abroad to reflect ability to adjust to another culture
• Passion for education/counseling/student services
• Professional communication skills, both oral and written
• Computer skills
• Willingness to commit beyond scheduled hours when necessary
Desired Qualifications
• Experience working abroad at a professional level in an institution of higher education
• Advanced degree
• Ability to speak conversational Arabic
LOGISTICS
Salary
• Negotiable depending upon experience.
Employment and Working Hours
• Office hours are 10am-7pm, with 1 hour for lunch. Thirty (30) paid vacation days per year. We observe UAE holidays.
Health Insurance
• Provides health insurance under the laws of the UAE.
Transportation
• New hires will be responsible for their own transportation. Dubai has a modern and efficient transportation system, and taxis are easily found at all hours.
Additional Information
Dubai’s international airport puts travelers in reach of dozens of countries within a 3-4 hour flight. Taxi hire is relatively inexpensive, and tours abound in the local area.
Our employees are expected to have the maturity to handle themselves in a foreign country, in particular, an Islamic nation. Any breach of conduct will result in the counselor’s immediate termination.
About the Company
italent has been around since 2012, when we saw that businesses needed better talent solutions for their employment requirements. By focusing our efforts on quality products and services that are simple-to-use and innovative, our team brings you the best results without any unexpected additional costs and unnecessary complications. Simply put, we love helping businesses find and keep the right people.