STUDENT SUCCESS & EXPERIENCE ADVISOR

Description

About Kings Education

Kings Education is a premium international education organization specializing primarily in academic pathways for students aged 16-22. Each year, our students join us from over 60 countries and go on to study at leading universities throughout the UK, US, and globally. We also deliver exceptional English language pathways for adults and young learners.

Student Success and Academic Advisement is an integral part of both the Kings Premium Universities (KPU) and Graduate Success (GSP) programs, ensuring that each student receives the proper guidance to reach their maximum potential for a successful future and enriching career. The Student Success Advisor is responsible for planning, organizing, and delivering a comprehensive post-secondary transfer advising and graduate advising program based on the development and individual needs of international students.

https://www.kingseducation.com/us-uni/

Student Success Responsibilities

• Accurately communicate and support both Kings and the host university's academic, administrative, and program policies.
• Help students adjust to academic college culture in the US – plagiarism, study and note-taking skills, classroom etiquette and other skills needed to succeed in college.
• Possess a strong comfort level with undergraduate and graduate level materials and course structure and know how to teach academic skills required in college - research papers, analytical reading, presentations, etc.
• Provide holistic guidance on academics, time management, healthy habits (ex. sleep, scroll time, etc.), emotional well-being, and job related expectations.
• Lead regular workshops and advising sessions to help students build competitive profiles as it pertains to extracurricular activities, personal and/or academic projects, employment, community service, etc.
• Instruct students bound for undergraduate and graduate programs in the US. Instruction will include linguistic, academic, and university preparation elements.
• Counsel students on admission criteria and other factors in the higher education decision process.
• Work in tandem with the host university's career services department to provide extensive guidance on CPT and OPT employment, programs that allow international students to gain work experience in the United States as permitted by DHS.
• Remain current on national university and college transfer requirements and regulations
• Develop and maintain a cooperative relationship with the host university staff
• Develop and maintain a cooperative relationship with admissions staff at the colleges and universities the KPU students apply to.
• Maintain the database for students’ academic progress and prepare regular external reports.
  
  

Student Experience Responsibilities

• Manage the database by working directly with overseas partners and Kings to coordinate payment and additional services for students.
• Assist with daily administrative tasks to support the office and flow of communication
• Proactively identify and implement methods for publicizing and promoting activities of KPU through various social media outlets.
• Help plan, implement, and conduct new student orientations
• Preparation and maintenance of new, current, and old student files to ensure compliance
• Partner with Marketing to develop, manage, and implement of social media campaign
• Lead in maintaining a visible, measurable Social Media presence that focuses on likes, shares, and SEO
• Check students in and out of rooms, primarily during the start and end of each term.
• Create the monthly calendar based on campus, neighborhood, and local activities
• Organize student activities/encourage students to take advantage of campus activities
• Lead on-and off-campus activities and excursions
  
  

Requirements

• Admissions, college, or academic advising or related experience
• Bachelor’s degree in a closely related field or equivalent experience, Master’s Degree preferred
• Cultural sensitivity
• Superb English writing skills with the ability to revise and edit various types of documents
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Tact, patience, and diplomacy, particularly with non-native English speakers
• Good problem-solving, creative thinking, and organizational skills
• Must be authorized to work in the United States
• Must work in person