Senior Educational Consultant

Job description / Role

Title: Senior Educational Consultant

Our client is the leading independent educational consulting firm in the GCC focusing on US university admissions. 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 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 individuals with advanced degrees from top US universities.

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 benefits? Do you enjoy mentoring an extraordinarily diverse group of students?

You will have a chance to live and work in the vibrant city of Dubai. The education sector, along with the economy, is booming, making the Emirate a rich environment in which to learn, grow and make new connections.

You will join a company with an excellent reputation in the Gulf region in US admissions counseling. Your duties will encompass counseling high school students through all phases of the college application process. The exact form these duties take may vary a good deal in practice. In counseling our students, you will work with a team of counselors with whom you share responsibility for guiding students through the complicated maze of US college admissions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Educational Consultant’s responsibilities include:

Guiding students in preparing their college applications
- Revising student applications/resumes/college supplements/personal statements
- Creating balanced college lists
- Creating a roadmap of the requirements for each university and an action plan
- Assist students in filling out the Common Application

Providing student mentorship
- Encourage students to take on leadership roles at their schools and in their communities
- Nurture their community/service spirit
- Promote a love of learning
- Develop communication and writing skills
- Encourage students to read

Providing students with academic guidance
- Guidance on course selection at school
- Assisting students in choosing a college major
- Creating a standardized testing timeline for each student

Guiding students on pre-college enrichment opportunities
- Researching and advising students on suitable summer programs, courses, or camps
- Assisting students with their summer activity applications
- Researching and advising students on extracurricular activities, internship opportunities, and out-of-school educational enrichment opportunities

Assisting other counselors in workshops/classes on specific components of the application process

You will be expected to:
- Be available to students during normal working hours
- Answer e-mails and phone calls promptly
- Act professionally at all times / be punctual to all meetings
- Perform other duties as needed

Requirements

- 2-5 years demonstrated experience in the field of US university admissions
- Undergraduate degree from a top-tier US university
- Knowledge of the US higher education landscape and the admissions process
- Experience and interest in working with adolescents to help them reach their full potential
- 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
- Master’s Degree in related field
- Experience working abroad at a professional level in an institution of higher education
- Experience living abroad to reflect ability to adjust to another culture

Salary:
Negotiable depending upon experience.

Employment and Working Hours:
Office hours are 10am-7pm, with 1 hour for lunch.

Health Insurance:
Provides health insurance to its employees.

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.

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.