University & Academic Advisor

EF Academy is an international day and boarding high school serving 250 international students from more than 40 countries.
EF Academy offers an unrivalled level of personal support and guidance to students at our boarding schools and offices around the world.
We prepare students for success by working with them to discover and develop their strengths and by providing them with an academic environment that will see them thrive.
The University & Academic Advisor (UAA) is a critical player in this support.
Each UAA is responsible for a cohort of students and acts as a liaison between the student, family, home office, and school in support of their academic success in our school.
Professional Qualifications and Qualities: Demonstrated ability to work and plan collaboratively.
Detail-oriented with strong organizational, time management, and multi-tasking skills.
Ability to understand, adapt, and empathize with social and cultural diversity.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and to work with tact and discretion.
Maturity and commitment to exercise sound judgment.
Able to demonstrate flexibility, reliability, and initiative in support of all school related activities.
Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) and prior experience in college counseling and/or college admission (required).
Desire to work as a college counselor in a fast-paced and innovative school setting.
Experience with and an understanding of US and international colleges and universities: their academic programs, admissions policies, and procedures.
Outstanding interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills; strong decision-making aptitude.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with all constituents in a school.
Computer skills (including proficiency with Google suite) and experience with college counseling software, preferably PowerSchool and Maia Learning (or similar platforms).
Duties and Responsibilities: Manages a caseload of approximately 50-60 international students in grades 9 - 12 and oversees all aspects of the students’ academic progress and university planning.
This includes, but is not limited to: Providing academic program planning for each individual student to ensure proper course placement and graduation eligibility; includes course scheduling and credit checks.
Working closely with faculty and staff to support student development and advocating for students as appropriate and when requested.
Monitoring the academic progress of students and attending Student Support Team meetings.
Collecting, interpreting, and maintaining student records (i.
e.
transcripts) to ensure each student successfully meets all school and local graduation requirements.
Advising students on extra-curricular opportunities during the school year and in the summer.
Supporting students throughout the college/university research and application process.
Hosting small-group and individual meetings with students.
Educating students and parents about college/university admission trends, both domestic and international.
Advocating for students through the counselor recommendation/referee letter; engaging in direct communications with colleges and universities when necessary; reviewing student applications.
Submitting application support documents as needed.
Assisting in planning and chaperoning annual college-visit trips.
Meeting with college representative visits to EF Academy.
Conducting college seminar classes for students in grades 9-12.
Assisting with college/university counseling programs (day and evening) throughout the school year.
Developing and maintaining relationships with colleges/universities through attendance at PD conferences, counselor information meetings, and college visits.
Assisting with PSAT and SAT test administration.
Representing the college/university advising department at school events.
Playing a key role in creating a school-wide culture which places the safety and wellbeing of its students at the forefront.
Maintaining a proactive approach in the retention of students by ensuring they feel supported and best advised through collaboration with parents and EF Academy staff.
Interviewing newly admitted students to welcome, evaluate, and support their transition to our school.
Other duties as required.
Salary range: $65K and $75K based and experience; room and board provided free of charge to the candidates who opt to live on campus.
Why you’ll love working here: Work at our beautiful campus in Thornwood, NY where you’ll enjoy comprehensive professional development, frequent social programming, and an opportunity to work hands-on with students in various clubs, activities, affinity groups, and more.
Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with life and disability insurance Robust professional growth opportunities including monthly trainings, workshops, and inspiring talks with global leaders and experts 25% company match on your 401(k) Wellness benefits and a yearly fitness reimbursement EF program discounts including travel, language schools, childcare, and more Dependent care, healthcare, and commuter flexible spending accounts (FSAs) About EF Education First: At EF we believe that the world is better when people try to understand one another.
Since 1965, we have helped millions of people see new places, experience new cultures, and learn new things about the world and about themselves.
Our culturally immersive education programs—focused on language, travel, cultural exchange, and academics—turn dreams into international opportunities.
When you join EF, you join a multicultural and diverse community working across more than 600 schools and offices in 50 countries, all with one shared mission of opening the world through education.
Whoever you are, whatever you are passionate about—we welcome you and want you to bring that to work every day.
EF is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to inclusion and belonging across race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, identity, parental status, experience and everything else that makes you unique.
Founded in Sweden in 1965, EF has school and offices around the world, including hubs in Boston, London, Mexico City, São Paulo, Shanghai, Stockholm, Zürich, and more.
Learn more at https://ef.
com