[Hiring] University Admissions Advisor @Hudson Global Scholars

Role Description

The University Advisor provides university advising services to Hudson Global Scholars students. The ideal candidate has experience in university counseling and/or higher education recruitment. The advisor will be responsible for meeting with students and their parents, guiding the university application process, and supporting students’ post-secondary plans with a focus on entry to US and other English-speaking institutions of higher education. This position will primarily work with an international student population.

• This is a contract position
• This is a 100% remote role. Must be available to meet with international students in their time zones.

Essential Job Functions

• Manage student advising cases as assigned by the University Advising Manager
• Develop and share expertise on the universities included in the HGS university portfolio
• Participate in trainings and team meetings to stay updated on admissions trends and university requirements.
• Advise and support high school students and their families in the university counseling journey, including (not limited to):
  • identifying potential university and academic programs
  • completing applications
  • considering financial parameters
  • identifying scholarship opportunities
  • complying with admissions policies
  • explaining student visa procedures
• Conduct outreach to students and families including phone calls, virtual meetings, emails, and presentations.
• Facilitate virtual group presentations and student activities to promote and engage students in the university advising program.
• Create, maintain, and monitor records, including college admissions data, as well as enter and validate data in multiple systems.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education, psychology, school counseling, or related field required. Master’s degree preferred.
• 2+ years experience in college admissions counseling, international student recruitment, or related experience
• Solid understanding of university admissions processes in the United States, Canada, UK, and/or Australia
• Interpersonal skills necessary to work cooperatively and effectively with individuals and groups.
• Data-driven with strong documentation skills
• Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and digital communication skills.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively in a virtual position
• Proficiency with technology such as Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience using common CRM and SIS platforms, or ability to quickly learn
• Availability to support international clients in a variety of time zones
• Bi- or Multilingual proficiency is a plus (Spanish, Japanese, or Turkish)
• Comfort using Zoom and Whatsapp messaging for student/family communications

Company Description

Hudson Global Scholars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Hudson Global Scholars is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Hudson Global Scholars will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations.

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