International University Admissions Consultant (Part-Time )

Mind Base Education; Abu Dhabi; Hybrid; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational consultancy firm in Abu Dhabi is seeking a part-time University Admissions Consultant. This role involves guiding students through the university application process, ensuring they are well-prepared for global admissions requirements. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree, a minimum of 2 years of counseling experience, and a proven track record of success in guiding students to elite universities. Flexible working hours and responsibilities are expected as part of the offer.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience as a school counselor or educational consultant.
• Proven knowledge of global international admissions procedures.
• Track record of success guiding students to elite universities.

Responsibilities

• Guide students through university readiness and application process.
• Deliver group presentations on international university readiness.
• Evaluate academic transcripts and recommend growth strategies.

Skills

Counseling students

Knowledge of international admission requirements

Excellent communication skills

Time management and organizational skills

Mentoring students

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master's degree in education or related field

Job description

We are seeking an experienced university admissions consultant with proven experience in counseling students to prepare for and apply to global universities. This is a part-time position with scheduling flexibility, but with occasional requirements to work in our Abu Dhabi or Dubai offices.

University Admissions Counselor Role

You’ll work with students to guide them through the university readiness and application process using our proven process and tools. In this fully remote position, you will:

• Work 1:1 and deliver group presentations on international university readiness and admissions
• Have deep knowledge of international admission requirements, application process and strategies in the UAE, USA, Canada, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and Asia.
• Have a demonstrated track record with Elite global top 100 university offers
• Evaluate academic transcripts and make recommendations for growth
• Guide students through careers and majors exploration
• Recommend extracurricular and enrichment activities to position students for success in university admissions
• Explain college admissions and testing requirements and timelines
• Develop target college lists based on student goals, profiles, and financial constraints
• Advise on the components of a standout application: essays, resumes, activities lists, and portfolios
• Demonstrate an excellent ability to brainstorm personal statements and act as an application coach
• Maintain comprehensive and efficient notes on student advising sessions for accurate and timely reporting.

Additionally, you will:

• Produce weekly reports detailing student progress and maintain fastidious records
• Engage consistently in weekly or bi-weekly meetings with students
• Demonstrate responsiveness to line manager and client needs
• Co-develop an engaging university readiness curriculum and revise as needed
• Act as primary contact to student cohorts, maintaining consistent communication through WhatsApp groups, phone, online meetings, in-person meetings, and email
• Recommend and initiate creative strategies to improve student engagement
• Organize and deliver bi-weekly group webinars and seminars
• Coordinate group sessions and organize guest presenters and all session logistics
• Demonstrate expertise in global university admissions procedures for elite and non-elite universities
• Adhere to client protocols and standards of operating
• Have flexible working hours
• Demonstrate willingness to take on new roles and responsibilities as required by the ever-changing client requirements
• Demonstrate intellectual curiosity through continuous learning as required by the role
• Demonstrate a spirit of collaboration and teamwork consistently and proactively

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree - Required
• Master's degree in education, career counseling, or similar field - Preferred.
• Minimum 2 years experience as a school counselor in a high school setting or independent educational consultant - Required
• Proven knowledge of global international admissions procedures
• Track record of success guiding students to elite universities
• Excellent ability to build rapport with students, parents, administrators, and team
• Exceptional writing and communication skills
• Proven ability to mentor students through applications and essays
• Superior time management and organizational skills
• Self-motivated, proactive, and solution-oriented multi-tasker
• Expertise in using web-based tools to advise students.

To apply, please submit:

• Resume/CV - Required
• Cover letter - optional
• Assessment questions - Required