Director, Global Pathways & University Counseling

BlackRomance; New Mexico; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

UWC-USA seeks a Director of Future Pathways & University Counseling to lead counseling, scholarship planning, and university partnerships for a diverse student body on campus in New Mexico.

Responsibilities include individualized counseling, oversights of financial aid and enrollment processes, and collaboration with faculty and leadership to maximize student access to higher education worldwide.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• Certification in University Advising or a Master’s in counseling or Educational Leadership.
• Significant experience in university counseling, admissions, college access, international education, student success, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of university admissions systems in the United States and internationally.
• Exceptional interpersonal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized university counseling and pathway planning for 200+ students.
• Guide students through university exploration, strategic application planning, scholarship planning, financial aid, enrollment decisions, and post-secondary planning.
• Review essays, personal statements, resumes, portfolios, and other materials for admissions.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with universities, scholarship organizations, and educational programs.
• Oversee data systems and reporting for student outcomes and program effectiveness.
• Represent UWC-USA to external post-secondary partners and attend relevant conferences.

Skills

Counseling

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Partnership development

Admissions knowledge

Data analysis

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Certification in University Advising

Master's in Counseling or Educational Leadership

Tools

Reach

Veracross

Naviance

Google Workspace

Google Sheets

Google Forms

Google Calendar

AI-assisted recordkeeping tools

Job description

UWC-USA seeks a Director of Future Pathways & University Counseling to lead counseling, scholarship planning, and university partnerships for a diverse student body on campus in New Mexico.

Responsibilities include individualized counseling, oversights of financial aid and enrollment processes, and collaboration with faculty and leadership to maximize student access to higher education worldwide.