Hudson Global Scholars is an online education services provider to private schools and families. We partner with schools to go online safely and efficiently. We enable schools to use their own resources and staff, backed by HGS expertise, faculty, curriculum, and technology. We present a flexible program that meets the changing needs of schools now and in the future. HGS operates a variety of accredited online schools that provide partners and families with compatible education, affiliation, and articulation.
POSITION SUMMARY:The University Advisor provides university advising services to Hudson Global Scholars students. The ideal candidate has experience in university counseling and/or higher education recruitment. The advisor will be responsible for meeting with students and their parents, guiding the university application process, and supporting students’ post-secondary plans with a focus on entry to US and other English-speaking institutions of higher education. This position will primarily work with an international student population.The candidate is comfortable and experienced working with students and parents across a variety of cultures and must be passionate about supporting high school students in their journey to higher education pathways.
- · This is a part-time contract position for up to 10 hours per week through April 2025.
- · This is a 100% remote role. The individual may be based anywhere in the US. Must be available to meet with international students. Sessions with students are expected to be scheduled between 5-10 am EST and 6-11 pm EST.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSThe functions and responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:
- · Manage student advising cases as assigned by the University Advising Manager
- · Develop and share expertise on the universities included in the HGS university portfolio
- · Participate in trainings and team meetings to stay updated on admissions trends and university requirements.
- · Advise and support high school students and their families in the university counseling journey, including (not limited to):
o identifying potential university and academic programso completing applicationso considering financial parameterso identifying scholarship opportunitieso complying with admissions policieso explaining student visa procedures
- · Conduct outreach to students and families including phone calls, virtual meetings, emails, and presentations.
- · Facilitate virtual group presentations and student activities to promote and engage students in the university advising program.
- · Create, maintain, and monitor records, including college admissions data, as well as enter and validate data in multiple systems.
- · Other duties as assigned
The qualifications and skill requirements for this position include:
- · Bachelor’s degree in education, psychology, school counseling, or related field required. Master’s degree preferred.
- · 2+ years experience in college admissions counseling, international student recruitment, or related experience
- · Solid understanding of university admissions processes in the United States, Canada, UK, and/or Australia
- · Interpersonal skills necessary to work cooperatively and effectively with individuals and groups.
- · Data-driven with strong documentation skills
- · Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and digital communication skills.
- · Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- · Ability to work effectively in a virtual position
- · Proficiency with technology such as Microsoft Office Suite
- · Experience using common CRM and SIS platforms, or ability to quickly learn
- · Availability to support international clients in a variety of time zones
- · Bi- or Multilingual proficiency is a plus (Spanish, Japanese, or Turkish) · Comfort using Zoom and Whatsapp messaging for student/family communications
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.Hudson Global Scholars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Hudson Global Scholars is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals.
As part of this commitment, Hudson Global Scholars will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations.
