JOB PURPOSE

The position is responsible for counselling, guidance and assistance with applications as well as enrolment for Taylor’s College and Taylor’s University Transfer students seeking to continue their studies at the universities of their choice. He/she must work closely with institutions or organisations to ensure that UPS provides the best possible placement services to all students. In addition, this position is responsible to achieve the desired outcomes and KPls related to placing all students to the universities of their choice.

KEY RESULT AREAS / RESPONSIBILITIES

University Placement — Locally or Overseas

• Create and promote awareness of UPS to all students, parents and stakeholders.
• Provide counselling, advise, guidance and assistance to all students and parents on university options and programmes, application procedures/processes, admission requirements, acceptances, student visas, accommodation, etc.
• Monitor and follow up on outstanding documents for application submission, application status, acceptance of offer, visa status/documents (eg COE, CAS, ATAS, I20 etc), etc
• Track, record and maintain updated students information, correspondences (between students and UPS/UPS and institutions), university choices, applications and enrolments.

Country Custodian – AUSTRALIA

Responsible for University Placement information and promotional activities/events for designated Australian institutions

• Liaise and coordinate with UPS Marketing staff on the recruitment activities/events for designated Australian institutions such as briefings/talks/presentations/workshops/counselling sessions by Australian institutions, guest lectures, etc - in term of date, time, venue, announcement, poster, etc.
• Plan, organise and coordinate annual recruitment activities/events for designated Australian institutions.
• Organise and coordinate visa/pre-departure briefing for students
• Follow up with attendees from promotional activities/events for submission of applications.
• Monitor, track and maintain record of applications and enrolments for designated Australian institutions.

Other Matters

• Assist in counselling during peak periods such as Open Day, Parents Teacher Meeting etc
• Buddy for a colleague when he/she is away from office.
• Perform any other duties assigned from time to time.

MINIMUM ACADEMIC/PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION

Diploma / Degree in any field

RELATED EXPERIENCE

A highly motivated professional with at least 5 years of working experience

COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES)

1. Assessment and referral skills
2. Presentation and public speaking skills
3. Strong interpersonal and communication skills
4. Knowledge on career, university placement and counselling principles and practices
5. Knowledge and understanding of the specific needs of students and potential students
6. Ability to work with institutions’ representatives and any stakeholders
7. Ability to manage people to achieve the KPIs.
8. Developing and implementing strategies

COMPETENCIES (BEHAVIOURAL)

1. Matured (preferred) and self-motivated
2. Dynamic with initiative
3. Good team player
4. Good working attitude
5. Pro-active and results oriented with a drive to succeed and achieve goals