What are the responsibilities and job description for the STUDENT SUCCESS ADVISOR position at Kings Colleges Boston LLC?
Description
The Student Success Advisor (Progression and Academic Support) is responsible for planning, organizing, and delivering a comprehensive transfer advising program based on the development and individual needs of international students.
Responsibilities
• Counsels students on admission criteria and other factors in the educational decision process.
• Remain current on transfer requirements and regulations for regional and national universities and colleges.
• Help students adjust to academic college culture in the US – plagiarism, note-taking skills, and other skills needed to succeed in college.
• Develop and maintain a cooperative relationship with Admissions staff at regional colleges and universities.
• Accurately communicate and support university academic and university policies; provide international students guidance related to academic progress, course selection, degree selection, and work/life/study issues.
• Develop and maintain a cooperative relationship with pathway and host university staff.
• Proactively identify and implement methods for publicizing and promoting activities of Kings Pathways both in person and online.
• Represent Kings Pathways at regional guidance counselor fairs/tours.
• Lead regular workshops and advising sessions to help student profiles.
• Maintain a library of college preparation and admissions resources for students.
• Maintain database for students’ academic progress and prepare regular external reports.
• When necessary, instruct students bound for undergraduate and graduate programs in the US. Instruction will include linguistic, academic, and university preparation elements.
• Possess a strong comfort level with college level materials and course structure and know how to teach academic skills required in college - research papers, analytical reading, presentations, etc.
• Conduct scheduled advising sessions with students to determine progress.
• Support Academic team when needed, opportunities to substitute a class and/or teach English language class when necessary.
Requirements
Requirements
• Admissions/college advising or related experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in a closely related field or equivalent experience, Master’s Degree preferred
• Cultural sensitivity with experience teaching ESL to/working with students from a variety of cultural backgrounds
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Tact, patience and diplomacy, particularly with non-native English speakers
• Good problem solving, creative thinking, and organizational skills
• Must be authorized to work in the United States