Education USA Advisor Jobs In Egypt And Career In AMIDEAST Dokki Office Vacancies In Cairo 2014
EducationUSA Advisor (Deadline to Apply, May 7, 2014)
Job Title
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EducationUSA Advisor
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Position Classification
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Full time
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Unit / Department
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Educational Advising
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Reports to:
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EducationUSA Advising Coordinator
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Location
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AMIDEAST Dokki Office, Cairo,
Egypt
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Overview:
The Advisor works in the EducationUSA Library at AMIDEAST, providing information
to the public about U.S. higher education at accredited undergraduate,
graduate, professional or other institutions in the U.S. The advisor
offers public sessions on the admissions process, financial aid, intercultural
issues, logistics and other topics as required and appropriate, and provides
one-on-one advising sessions. The Advisor manages the day-to-day
activities of the Competitive
College Club.
EducationUSA is administered at AMIDEAST under a grant from the Department of
State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs to promote higher education
and study opportunities in the United
States.
Tasks and Responsibilities:
Tasks and responsibilities for this position include, but are not
limited to, the following:
· Advise individuals seeking
guidance and information on studying in the U.S.
· Manage monthly advising
calendar and maintain social media presence (with oversight of Advising
Coordinator)
· Conduct group orientation
sessions at AMIDEAST and at other locations for the public, and conduct
individual consultations.
· Coordinate speakers, produce
materials, update presentation information, and promote the annual
pre-departure orientations that are held for students preparing to travel to
the U.S.
· Maintain the library of the
EducationUSA resource center at AMIDEAST with up-to-date materials, books, and
promotional brochures as well as computer/internet access for students to do
online research.
· Plan outreach visits to
public and private high schools to promote U.S.
higher education, Opportunity Grants and the Competitive College
Club.
· Support and contribute to
events for the annual International Education Week
· Coordinate with U.S. university representatives and local
schools to help representatives recruit students from Egypt and
assist them in the set-up of appointments at local high schools.
· Represent the EducationUSA
network and AMIDEAST as needed at conferences and workshops.
· Support the Advising
Coordinator in the recruitment, identification, and selection of eligible
Opportunity Grant students, and assist in advising them as they apply to U.S.
institutions
· Under the supervision of the
Advising Coordinator, manage the day-to-day implementation of the Competitive
College Club (CCC), an initiative to assist students in developing key critical
thinking skills, prepare for SAT and TOEFL, engage with the community,
research university options, complete applications and apply for scholarships
and other financial support.
· Coordinate volunteer guest
speakers to help with the CCC and other advising events at AMIDEAST
· Run weekly and bi-weekly
meetings with CCC members, and present in-depth advising on all admissions
topics, including: personal statements, recommendation letters, choosing
schools, applications orientation, financial aid and scholarships, etc., as
well as providing one-on-one support.
· Maintain student files for
each CCC student.
· Compile monthly reports and
statistics for review and submission by the Advising Coordinator.
Qualifications Required:
Required:
1- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
2- At least 3 years of work experience
3- Knowledge of the U.S. higher education system
4- Excellent interpersonal and presentation
skills
5- Excellent organizational skills and attention
to detail
6- Native or near-native written and oral
English skills
7- Ability to multi-task and prioritize
responsibilities
8- Availability to travel domestically and
internationally
Preferred:
1- A working knowledge of Arabic
2- Degree from a U.S.
or Canadian University
3- Experience in both Egyptian and U.S. education
and exchange activities
4- Ability to work independently and as a member
of a team
5- Computer literacy in MS Office
Understanding:
This Postion Posting is not intended to be all-inclusive, and the
employee will also perform other reasonable related business duties. AMIDEAST
reserves the right to change job duties and responsibilities as needed. This
Postion Posting does not constitute a written or implied contract of
employment.
TO APPLY:
This position is being posted both internally and externally from April
23rd, 2014 to May 7th, 2014. All interested applicants should submit an updated
resume and a cover letter via e-mail to HR-egypt@amideast.org.
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