Educational Adviser

The Educational Adviser plays a vital role in providing accurate, impartial, and student-focused guidance on U.S. higher education opportunities. This position supports the mission of EducationUSA/USEFP by promoting the diversity and quality of U.S. institutions among students, parents, counselors, educators, and other local stakeholders. The role involves direct student advising, program development, outreach, engagement with educational professionals, institutional relations, partnership building, research, digital content creation, and event coordination. The Adviser is responsible for designing and implementing initiatives that meet local needs while advancing organizational goals and fostering long-term connections with all relevant audiences.

Key Responsibilities

Student Advising & U.S. Higher Education Guidance: Provide comprehensive guidance on undergraduate, graduate, and research opportunities in the U.S. Advise students and parents individually and in groups to help them select institutions aligned with their academic, financial, and personal goals. Support applicants through the admissions process, including university selection, testing, applications, essays, financial planning, and scholarships. Promote awareness of the diversity of U.S. educational pathways and maintain detailed records of advising activities.

Program Development & Delivery: Design and implement innovative programs, workshops, and campaigns that address the needs of students and stakeholders. Highlight the value of U.S. higher education, including research, STEM, innovation, and emerging fields. Develop targeted initiatives for graduate applicants, high-achieving students, counselors, and underrepresented groups. Evaluate program impact and document best practices for wider dissemination.

Outreach & Audience Engagement: Increase awareness of U.S. education and EducationUSA services through presentations, workshops, and regional travel. Build and maintain relationships with schools, universities, community organizations, and other stakeholders. Develop strategies to reach underserved audiences and identify emerging trends. Utilize both in-person and digital platforms to maximize engagement.

Counselor & Educator Professional Development: Provide training and resources to enhance counselors’ and educators’ ability to advise students on U.S. higher education. Establish and nurture active networks of education professionals.

U.S. Higher Education Institutional Engagement: Cultivate relationships with U.S. colleges, universities, and other higher education stakeholders. Support institutional collaboration through webinars, fairs, campus visits, and networking events. Facilitate connections between U.S. institutions and local students, educators, and counselors while maintaining impartiality.

Strategic Partnerships & Public Diplomacy Collaboration: Develop partnerships with American Spaces, educational institutions, alumni networks, and community organizations. Collaborate with USEFP, Public Diplomacy partners, and other stakeholders to advance shared goals and increase program visibility.

Research, Data & Market Intelligence: Maintain accurate records of participation and engagement. Use data and insights to inform programming and outreach strategies. Prepare reports and success stories to demonstrate program effectiveness.

Digital Engagement & Content Development: Support webinars, campaigns, social media, and multimedia content promoting U.S. higher education. Develop engaging resources tailored to students, parents, counselors, and educators to extend program reach.

Program Administration & Event Management: Coordinate logistics, communications, and delivery of programs and events. Manage timelines, speakers, partners, venues, and participant engagement while ensuring compliance with organizational policies.

Professional Development & Knowledge Sharing: Stay current on trends in U.S. higher education, admissions, research, STEM, and emerging fields. Participate in professional development and contribute to institutional learning by sharing best practices and resources.

Required Qualifications

Education & Expertise: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an accredited U.S. institution is required, with strong knowledge of the U.S. higher education system, admissions processes, academic pathways, and research opportunities.

Student Advising & Engagement: Proven experience in advising, counseling, education, international education, or program management. Ability to effectively engage diverse audiences including students, educators, counselors, and universities.

Communication & Relationship Building: Excellent presentation, facilitation, and written/verbal communication skills. Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong professional relationships across varied stakeholders.

Program Management & Professional Skills: Strong organizational, project management, research, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities independently and collaboratively.

Technology, Outreach & Commitment: Proficiency with digital tools and online engagement platforms. Willingness to travel for outreach activities. Commitment to ethical, student-centered advising and promoting access to U.S. higher education.

Employment is subject to a criminal and security background check. This organization is an equal opportunity employer, providing fair and equitable treatment to all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, or marital status.