Berufsbezeichnung: Director of University Advising

Arbeitsbeschreibung:
Ideal qualifications
● Masters degree in an appropriate field
● Ten years’ successful experience in international university guidance
● International teaching or working experience
● Boarding school experience
● Coaching or experience in extracurricular activities
● Computer proficiency, excellent organization, strong communication skills

Reports to:
● For the main responsibility of University Advising: Dean of Academics
● For student & residential life responsibilities: Dean of Students

Responsibilities:

Administrative
● Oversee University Advising staff
● Oversee college visits/fairs
● Oversee all SAT/PSAT testing coordination, communications, administration, etc.
● Serve as a member of the Academic Team
● Coordinate the University advising role in the August and January student orientations
● Manage and implement UniFrog and other appropriate applications
● Assist in special projects or other duties as assigned by the Dean of Academics

Coordination
● Develop a strategic plan for each students’ postsecondary plans, beginning in the 9th grade and following the students through their secondary school career.
● Present to parents during Family Winter Week and during Aug/Jan orientations (Power of Parenting).
● Advise on course selection and its impact on the college selection process.
● Coordinate with teachers on the recommendation letter process and support.
● Manage a caseload of seniors for post-secondary application processes and plans for college (including counselling seminars after school).
● Monitor academic progress of students in conjunction with post-secondary plans.
● Work with the registrar on credit/transcript audits and assessment of student progress towards graduation and college acceptance as needed.
● Interface with parents/students about progress towards post-secondary plans.
● Prepare communications individually and publicly for applications and SAT/PSAT information.
● Meet with grades 9-11 about appropriate information to prepare for their post-secondary options.
● Interpret external assessments with students and parents to discuss post-secondary options.
● Set up SAT prep classes in the spring.
● Counsel students in grades 11-13 to ensure most appropriate college placement.
● Update relevant school profile sections.
● Maintain an up-to-date college counselling library.
● Present teacher workshop for writing recommendation letters.
● Prepare summary reports of college admissions for the year for administrators, admissions, and the board.
● Prepare materials for the senior class with contact information after graduation; non-LAS email addresses and matriculation information.
● Host visiting college admissions counsellors at LAS.
● Organize visits to nearby College Fairs and colleges as deemed appropriate.
● Complete secondary school reports, coordinate teacher recommendations, send transcripts and fulfil the school’s responsibility for all college applicants.
● Work with the Dean of Academics and Associate Dean of BEC in aligning university requirements with IB offerings.
● Guide students through the college application process, keeping track of materials, mailings and critical dates. Write recommendations for grades 12-13 and coordinate teacher letters of recommendation.
● Direct and assist students with international visa issues and ESL programs.

Other duties
● Serve a full residential duty rotation as an administrator on call, dormitory supervisor, campus rover, or other assigned role.
● Act as Faculty Family “parent” through organized activities and regularly scheduled meetings to monitor the academic and social adjustment of assigned “children” (students).
● Participate in the Cultural Trip program as specified by the Faculty Handbook

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