Academic Advising in Chengdu

We are seeking energetic, creative and dedicated professionals that are passionate about education to join our team. These positions are ideal for individuals that are passionate about international education and have the desire to work and live abroad. A Bachelor's degree for all positions in a related field is required. All candidates for Academic Advisor positions must have graduated from a top 50 US university so they can share their experience with students that are eager to have similar experiences.

Our Academic Advisor positions work in our Elite Program and help guide students from China to the Ivy Leagues. The Academic Advisors are responsible for providing high quality academic advising and guidance to help students achieve their educational and professional goals. They work with high school students and help prepare them for life in the US by editing monthly essays, coaching students on how to gain volunteer experience and be active leaders in their community, guiding students to choosing the major that best suits their personality and career aspirations, recommending colleges and universities and mentoring students with a holistic approach to help best prepare them for education in the U.S. The Academic Advisors provide workshops for their students on topics related to college preparation such as Fundaments to Essay Writing, American Culture, Selecting a Major, Choosing a College and many more! There is currently a team of Academic Advisors working in Chengdu, but as the demand for Chinese students to study abroad goes up, so does the need for Academic Advisors. If you remember how difficult it was for you to apply for universities and think that you would be able to successful help prepare our eager students to study abroad, apply for the Academic Advisor position.

Job Responsibilities:

* Counsel applicants to American universities and colleges on application tactics and targets based on in-depth qualification assessment.

* Hold workshops regarding writing skills, American culture, American colleges and college majors and related topics

* Provide guidance and revisions to essays.

* Conduct mock interviews for Chinese high school applicants and provide assessment feedback to help improve their interview performance.

* Assist in regular staff training on admissions to top American universities and colleges.

* Participate in various marketing activities and events, such as public lectures, educational fairs and conferences, etc.

* Possess a Bachelor’s degree or above, preferably in education, social work, English literature, history, political science, psychology, philosophy, sociology, business or any related field.

* Graduated from top tier university or college, preferably the Ivies.

* Work with strong ethics, excellent planning and organization skills and ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.

* Have a strong passion for and commitment to international educational.

* Perform other related responsibilities as requested.

About Us:

Great China International is an education company based in Chengdu, China that provides study and work abroad opportunities and various educational and cultural services pertaining to China and the United States. We have been verified by the Chinese Ministry of Education Industry and Commerce and have branches located in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Kunming, Hainan and Chongqing. Furthermore, we are registered in the U.S., with offices in Dallas, New York and Phoenix. In 2012, we launched a new initiative – the True China Exchange Program (TCEP) in order to promote cross-cultural exchange and mutual understanding between the West and China. This program has successfully brought international graduates, working professionals and international students to teach English as a Second Language and AP courses as well as Ivy League graduates to mentor our students. We have received excellent feedback from our staff from the US and our Chinese students. Now we are actively recruiting more applicants for the next term in Chengdu, Shanghai, Guangzhou & Chongqing!

Benefits:

We offer a competitive salary, provide an accommodation stipend, flight reimbursement, work visa, health insurance, contract completion bonus, free Chinese lessons, personal assistant, monthly cultural activities with staff and free airport pick-up service.

If you are interested in applying, please send us a copy of your resume and cover letter to truechinaprogram@gmail.com. In the subject box, please put the position you are interested in. Example: subject box Academic Advisor. A recommendation letter and references will be required upon request. Also feel free to visit our website at http://work.truechina.org/work/Contentdetails/?alais=AcademicAdvisor , our Facebook page at https://http://www.facebook.com/truechina1 or our Linkedin page at https://http://www.linkedin.com/company/greatchina-international-education.