BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION
The Assistant Education Advisor (AEA) of the Embassy's EducationUSA Advising Center supports and implements the educational advising program at the U.S. Embassy-Riyadh. Responsible for working one-on-one with students and advising about the options for study in the U.S. This includes assistance and advice on the intricacies of application procedures for international students to U.S. institutions. The AEA assists in designing and conducting the Embassy's student advising outreach to a wide range of Saudi prospective students and their parents in person and online. Responsibilities also include assisting the Senior Advisor with reports to the CAO and PAO on changes and trends in the Saudi Arabian and the U.S. education systems and incorporating findings into education briefings. The AEA helps implementing the budget, orders resource materials and publications for the center. The Assistant Education Advisor is responsible for assisting the Senior Advisor with group and individual advising sessions, specialized education sessions, pre departure orientations to professors, ministry officials and students going to the U.S. on educational exchange programs. The incumbent assumes charge of the center in the absence of the senior advisor.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
NOTE: All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.
1. Education: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution in an education-related field, such as arts/sciences, social sciences, counseling or teaching is required.
2. Experience: Minimum of 2 years of counseling, teaching or relevant work experience is required.
3. Language Requirements: Level 4 (Fluent - read/write/speak) in English is required. Skills will be tested.
4. Knowledge/Other Criteria: Must have extensive knowledge of the U.S. educational system at all levels, from elementary school to post-graduate study. Must have excellent knowledge of the Saudi educational system and scholarship opportunities. Knowledge related to public diplomacy as it pertains to U.S. - Saudi relations would be useful.
5. Other Skills: Must have excellent presentation and public speaking skills. Must have guidance and academic counselling skills, and commitment youth focused communication and interpersonal skills. Knowledge of MS World, MS Excel, PowerPoint and a solid understand of academic counselling resources on the Internet. Ability to be flexible in the face of changing circumstances.
تفاصيل الوظيفة
| 2014-09-22 | تاريخ الإعلان عنها: |
| الرياض, المملكة العربية السعودية | منطقة الوظيفة: |
| غيرذلك | الدور الوظيفي: |
| غير ذلك | قطاع الشركة: |
| US $3,000 | الراتب الشهري: |
المرشح المفضل
| متوسط الخبرة | المستوى المهني: |
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