POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Assistant Adviser works on Academic Advising to support the EDUSA Advising and Other educational program(s) at Amideast in providing information to the public about U.S. higher education at accredited undergraduate, graduate, professional or other institutions in the U.S. The adviser provides support in the day-to-day activities of the Competitive College Club in Education USA and support in the recruitment, identification and selection of eligible opportunity grant students to apply to U.S institutions. Education USA 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 RESPONSIBILITIES: Tasks and responsibilities EDUSA Assistant Adviser include, but are not limited to, the following: • Respond to Facebook inquiries within the service level and on the assigned dates by the Adviser • Maintain the library of the Education USA 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 • Support the advisers 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 advisers, work closely with the students from 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 • Communicate with volunteer guest speakers to help with the CCC and other advising events at Amideast • Respond to email inquiries on daily basis within the service level • Under the supervision of the Adviser, works closely with the students from the Competitive College Club (CCC), an initiative to assist students in developing key critical thinking skills, prepare for SAT, ACT, and TOEFL, engage with the community, research university options, complete applications and apply for scholarships and other financial support • Support the Adviser to maintain student files for each CCC student and contribute in preparation of the monthly detailed progress report Tasks and responsibilities Linkages Assistant Adviser include, but are not limited to, the following: • Assist Linkages grant students in developing key critical thinking skills, prepare for ACT, SAT, and TOEFL, engage with the community, research university options, complete applications and apply for scholarships and other financial support to join accredited US Universities. • Delivers advising sessions on different topics as follows: • US Admissions process • Financing US Study • Personal Essays • Recommendation Letters • Email Etiquette and Tips for Admissions Interviews • CV Writing • Proofreads undergraduate US essays and provides feedback within the service level time frame • Provides detailed report on each student performance and recommendations • Conducts one to one appointment with students when requested • Keeps the attendance records of participants updated through using the requested forms QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS: Required • Bachelor s degree in a relevant field (Education/English Language Arts) • At least 1 year of work experience • Knowledge of the U.S. higher education system • Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills • Very good organizational skills and attention to detail • Ability to multi-task and prioritize responsibilities • Availability to travel domestically and internationally • A working knowledge of Arabic • Academic Advising experience • Flexibility & Cooperative mindset Preferred • A Master s degree or other higher education study at a U.S. college or university. • US Experience (Study/Work in the Education field) • Experience in both Egyptian and U.S. education and exchange activities • Ability to work independently and as a member of a team • Computer literacy in MS Office Study abroad experiences preferred • Demonstrated interest in scholarship or exchange experience (US scholarship recipient) • Very Good Writing Skills in English Preferred • Proven TOEIC score of minimum 750 or equivalent
