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College Counselor

Walton Foreign Language School

Taicang (Suburb of Shanghai), China

US 4000 - 6500 a month

Start August 2019

Job
School

Contract Length: 1 Year

Number of Vacancies: 1

Student Level:

High School

Eligible Candidates:

Director/Principal, Licensed Teacher, College/University Faculty, University Graduate

School Requirements:

Education Required: Bachelor
Major: Related field

Additional School Requirements:

At least 5 years relevant working experience, IB school experience is preferred
Good communication skills
Competence in working with a rich cultural mix of students and teachers
Excellent IT skills, and knowledge of how to apply them in a school environment

Job Benefits:

Supportive HR staff and Academic team
Attentive visa and transition support
A school committed to teacher growth and development
Above industry average monthly salary
Housing allowance with relocation support
Medial insurance
Flight Allowance
Paid holidays
Year-end performance bonus

Job Description:

Job Summary

To provide academic, career, college access/affordability/admission to all students through a School College counseling program.

Responsibilities

Organization, Leadership, Management

Responsibility for the management of tertiary education applications
Responsibility for the production of a Higher Education guidance brochure
Oversight of arrangements for mock interview practice for College entrance
Investigation and promotion of general student scholarships and management of student applications
Provision of careers and tertiary education guidance to all students, including individual student interviews, parent consultations, attendance at appropriate Parents' Evenings and publicizing Careers/FE/HE Fairs
Oversee the implementation of an appropriate software platform
Have a commitment to collaboration and co-operative working with the secondary team

External Relations

Contact and liaise with parents as necessary.
Liaison with other international schools in the region over the provision of careers-related resources
Development of contacts with tertiary institutions worldwide and local advisory bodies
Assistance in Parent Forums as required
Development of the College website in conjunction with the marketing department to promote/inform about the further education and careers
Contribution to external publications as appropriate

Cocurricular

Attend relevant College functions as required by the School.
Attend relevant assemblies as determined by the School.

Administration

Demonstrate the positive values, attitudes and behavior expected of students
Be aware of the policies and practices of the school and share in collective responsibility for their implementation

Other tasks assigned by Secondary Leadership.

This is a Direct to School Job

About the School:

Walton Foreign Language School’s goal is to provide a creative, courageous, and open-minded learning community that encourages students to be lifelong learners. Walton helps students to be responsible global citizens, respecting both international and Chinese cultures and traditions. As a K-12, IB candidate school, our learning environment is focused on the cultivation of tomorrow’s leaders while embodying educational excellence, interdisciplinary proficiencies and cross-cultural competencies. As such, we strive to provide thought-provoking programs that support students in realizing their academic and individual potential.

Walton Foreign Language Schools belong to The Chiway Holding Group. Founded in 1996 and headquartered in Shanghai, Chiway Holding Group has developed into a diversified, privately-owned corporation. Main businesses of the group include real estate investment and development, education investment, and cultural industries investment. Chiway Education brings in high quality education resources from abroad, and cooperates with colleges in Australia, the United Kingdom and America to develop international education projects in China.

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This is a Direct to School Job

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