UNIVERSITY ADVISOR (100%)

Ideal qualifications:

• Masters degree in appropriate field

• Three years’ successful experience in international university guidance

• Experience in advising

• International teaching or working experience

• Boarding school experience

• Coaching or experience in extracurricular activities

• Computer proficiency, excellent organization, strong communication skills

• Experience in promoting principles of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice within the community or learning environment

Reports to:

• For guidance matters: Director of University Advising / 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 for the Position of University Advisor:

Guide students through the university admissions process from grades 9-12.

• Counsel assigned students throughout the year in group and individual settings in order to ensure the most appropriate university placement for each applicant.

• Write comprehensive and thorough letters of recommendation for all seniors in caseload as needed.

• Complete secondary school reports, prepare and coordinate teacher recommendations, send transcripts, and fulfill school responsibilities for submitting all university applications.

• 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.

• Assist with coordinating, developing, and delivering the curriculum around Student Success in the Diploma Years.

• Host visiting university admissions reps to LAS.

• Visit colleges and attend professional conferences and events.

• Assist with all university-related standardized testing programs (SAT, ACT, PSAT, etc.).

Other duties:

• Serve a part-time 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 Staff Handbook.

Contact

Please send a CV and cover letter, along with contact details for three references (one of whom is the current Head of School/Principal) to Write an email.