Berufsbezeichnung: University Advisor

Arbeitsbeschreibung:
FOR AUGUST 2019

UNIVERSITY ADVISOR

Ideal qualifications
●    Masters degree in appropriate field
●    Three 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 guidance matters: Director of College Counseling / Dean of Academics
●    For student life and residential life matters:  Dean of Students

Goals and Objectives
●    Teach and model the LAS Mission Statement - Developing innovative, compassionate, responsible citizens of the world - and LAS Learner Profile in and out of the classroom.
●    Lead student learning which is accessible to multiple English language levels and learning styles, promotes reflection, and encourages student responsibility for learning.
●    Organize safe and engaging class meeting, dormitory, and activity environments that promote student-centered individualized learning, internationalism and mutual respect, and high academic and personal standards.
●    Model positive approaches to learning through displaying cultural sensitivity, maintaining collegial relationships, and participating in processes for reflective professional development.

Professional Responsibilities (from sections 3, 4, 5 of the Faculty Handbook)
●    Guide students through the university admissions process from grades 9-12.
●    Counsel students throughout the year in group and individual settings in order to ensure the most appropriate university placement for each applicant.
●    Track student progress and communicate with parents
●    Work with the Academic Office and individual teachers to support the learning needs of students and appropriate placement in courses.
●    Host visiting college admissions counselors to the school.
●    Work with the Registrar in reviewing and sending transcripts.
●    Write student recommendations as needed. Complete secondary school reports, prepare and coordinate teacher recommendations, send transcripts, and fulfill school responsibilities for submitting all university  applications.
●    Assist with all university-related standardized testing programs (SAT, ACT, PSAT, etc.)
●    Serve a full residential duty rotation as a 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 Culturals program twice per year.
●    Attend regular faculty, campus, residential, and departmental  meetings.
●    Fulfill other professional duties as outlined in the Faculty Handbook.

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