Education Advising Assistant

Job Summary:

Under the direct supervision of the Education Adviser, the Education Advising Assistant will provide one-on-one and group advising on studying in the U.S. and is responsible for teaching and advising students on how to apply for scholarships and educational programs in the U.S. 

Skills Required:

Provinces to travel:

Duties & Responsibilities:

·      Provide accurate comprehensive, current and timely information about educational opportunities in the U.S. at undergraduate, graduate and post graduate, high school level as well as for specialized study;

·      Adhere to Principles of Ethical Practice for EducationUSA Advising;

·      Assist students with preparing for study, training, or research in the United States by providing materials on testing, application procedures, and educational opportunities at U.S. institutions;

·      Assist Education Adviser in designing, preparing and delivering group and individual advising sessions on a variety of topics (e.g, admission process, standardized tests) to Afghan students interested in applying to U.S. educational institutions;

·      Run group sessions, individual advising and presentations on all topics of advising;

·      Advise students on how to prepare strong applications for different U.S. Government sponsored educational and exchange programs;

·      Guide and support students in the selection of scholarships, best fit colleges, and major; 

·      Provide assistance to the Education Adviser in leading cohort advising activities at the center and education institution;

·      Coordinate/conduct outreach to Afghan schools, colleges and other organizations;

·      Maintain Social Media pages and KEAC online presence on the Internet;

·      Handle general educational inquiries received via phone and email;

·      Establish and maintain contacts with highest level, nationally and internationally prominent contacts in the field of education;

·      Serve as Proctor for TOEFL iBT/GRE test when required;

·      Travel to provinces for outreach and advising;

·      Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor;

Job Location:

Qualifications:

·      At least 3 years experience in field of education, administration or relevant field is required;

·      University degree in a related field (fine arts, business administration) required;

·      The candidates shall have worked in a similar capacity for universities, governmental body, NGOs or international organization;

·      Excellent communication, problem solving and presentation skills;

·      Committed to hard work and continual learning;

·      Some ability to develop and present public information materials to promote center use;

·      Solid commitment to customer service;

·      A sound knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and Outlook);

·      The candidate must be fluent in both spoken and written English and Dari/Pashto;

·      Be able to work with people of different backgrounds ang age-groups;