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Kings Colleges Wisconsin LLC

STUDENT SUCCESS & CAREER DEVELOPMENT ADVISOR

Menomonie

FULL TIME

August 8, 2024

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/
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.
Assist students with career education and professional development, including tailored support in resume writing and job search strategies, to ensure their needs and goals are met.
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 a library of college preparation, admissions, and career readiness resources for students.
Maintain the database for students’ academic progress and prepare regular external reports.
Proactively identify and implement methods for publicizing and promoting activities of KPU through various social media outlets.
Represent Kings programs at regional guidance counselor fairs and other similar conventions
Support the Academic Team when opportunities to substitute an EFL class and/or assist with administrative issues may arise during peak hours.
Support the Student Experience/Services Team (activities, college visits, student housing, etc.) during peak hours.

Requirements:

Admissions, college, or academic advising or related experience
Familiarity with higher education career services, including international student (F visa) employment regulations
Bachelor’s degree in a closely related field or equivalent experience, Master’s Degree preferred
Cultural sensitivity
Experience teaching ESL to/working with students from a variety of cultural backgrounds preferred
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

Job Type: Full-time

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