EducationUSA Junior Adviser/Program Assistant at American Councils for International Education

The EducationUSA Junior Adviser/Program Assistant provides basic advising to all inquiring students, parents, and professionals, as well as assists with the implementation of EducationUSA special projects. The incumbent reports to the EducationUSA Ukraine Manager.

The position is full-time, 40 hours a week. 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Delivers basic in-person and virtual advising on the educational opportunities in the U.S. to students, parents, and professionals.
• Assists with the implementation of the EAC special projects.
• Provides support to virtual and in-person outreach and promotion of the EAC and its activities Ukraine-wide through such platforms as: www.americancouncils.org.ua, www.educationusa.org.ua, www.educationusa.state.gov, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and others.
• Assists EAC with the maintenance of cohort advising programs, as assigned.  
• Assists during planning and implementation of all EAC annual events, such as U.S. education fair, International Education Week, Alumni Fair, Pre-Departure Orientation, and others. 
• Performs EAC representative tasks, as assigned.
• Designs presentations in Prezi, PowerPoint, and other platforms.
• Takes incoming calls, and helps clients to navigate through EAC’s web platforms, activities, services, and appointments. 
• Assists other EAC staff members, as assigned.
• Maintains active contact with U.S. Government exchange programs alumni, U.S. and Ukrainian institutions of higher education, local and international non-profit organizations, governmental authorities
• Coordinates the promotion of the EducationUSA via such social networks (e.g. posting agenda, conducting interviews with USG alumni and EducationUSA cohort programs participants)

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, or in the last year of studies.
• Verbal and written fluency in English and Ukrainian.
• Preference will be given to applicants with experience with the U.S. educational system and/or U.S. Department of State educational exchange program(s).
• High level of attention to detail.
• Excellent time management, planning and implementation, analytical, and computer/internet skills.
• Knowledge of and interest in the U.S. higher education system.
• Cross-cultural skills, especially in the area of communication.
• Ability to forge and develop connections and work cooperatively with partners and stakeholders from various sectors including higher education communities, government, and private companies.
• Willingness to travel occasionally and work non-traditional hours (evenings/weekends).

Submit a cover letter with a current resume before the closing date. Applications submitted later than August 15, 2022 will not be considered.

2022-08-10T15:29:24.000 2022-08-15T23:59:59.000 Full time / Повна зайнятість TELECOMMUTE Україна American Councils for International Education: ACTR/ACCELS