- Meet with university admissions representatives who visit our campus and facilitate meetings between these representatives and our staff and students.
- Keep abreast of issues and trends in university admissions, higher education, testing, as well as keeping up-to-date about specific universities, including but not limited to participation in educational conferences locally and abroad, as well as networking events.
- Maintain a network of alumni from specific universities.
- Keep track of admission decisions, statistics, and make reports to the School Leaders.
- Compile an annual Profile of the School.
- Lead the Higher Education Office, including maintaining records on former students, sharing information on universities, university guides, scholarships, financial aid.
- Coordinate the use of My Skills Future Portal for staff and students.
- Organise fairs, workshops, information sessions to educate students and stakeholders about universities, admissions processes, trends, procedures, and testing.
- Collaborating with teaching staff to provide holistic guidance to students.
- Provide university and career counselling (including US and UK essay feedback) to students individually and in groups.
- Sending of documents for local and overseas applications where required
Director of Higher Education - Singapur, Singapore - Hwa Chong Institution
Description
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Area 1: Build and maintain positive relationships with university partners.
Area 2: Monitor and make recommendations to staff and management on guidance systems.
Area 3: Lead, develop and enact guidance-related practices
REQUIREMENTS
Qualification: At least a Bachelor's degree
Knowledge & Skills required:
1. Prior experience in a managerial or leadership role within an educational setting, with relevant work experience in providing academic counselling and career guidance to students.
2. Experience in a junior college or a similar educational institution may be preferred.
3. Proficiency in organizational and project management skills to efficiently coordinate higher education guidance programs and activities.
4. A student-focused mind-set, with the ability to understand and address the unique needs and aspirations of students.
5. Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively advise and mentor students, as well as to liaise with colleagues and external partners.