Beschreibung

JOB PURPOSE
Aiglon College is an international boarding school based in the Swiss Alps with a worldwide reputation for providing a challenging holistic education in an inspiring setting within a safe, caring and supportive framework. The School is CIS and NEASC accredited, and caters for 480 students aged 7-18 representing 64 nations. Students prepare for IGCSEs and the IB Diploma Programme.
The ideal candidate for this position would be an experienced counsellor with 8 to 10 years or more experience, bringing expert knowledge of university and college application procedures in North America, the United Kingdom and throughout the world. The job description and final job title might vary depending on the work experiences of candidates.
The position will require offering students personalised guidance on career aspirations, university applications, personal statement writing, interviewing, standardised testing strategies, financial aid, and more. The University Advising department currently comprises: a University Advising Director, two Associate Directors, and an Officer.

KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Counselling Responsibilities
Work in partnership with the department to build and maintain a comprehensive college guidance programme
Develop positive and trusting relationships with Aiglon students in the senior school through personal meetings
Attend and present alongside other counsellors during multiple application workshops for Years 10-13
Guide students in the preparation of applications to the highest quality (essay writing process, CVs, application forms)
Stay professionally up-to-date on university admission policies, procedures and expectations for entry to schools around the world (predominantly in the US, UK, Canada, and throughout Europe)
Write detailed and comprehensive letters of recommendation and UCAS references for assigned students
Manage online platforms and data management systems for research and electronic submission of application documents
Assist Year 11 students and the Studies Office with IB course selection process
Maintain a current understanding of scholarship and financial aid opportunities for international students abroad
Meet with university representatives visiting Aiglon
Foster and maintain positive relationships with university representatives around the world, in particular with universities that are of keen interest to the Aiglon community
Attend the annual CIS College Fair with the Year 12 students, held each Autumn term
Attend CIS (November in Europe) and IACAC (July in North America) annual conferences for continued professional development and networking. Attending additional conferences is possible
Communication
Attend and present at Parent/Teacher Conferences with information regarding our programme for university guidance and placement, and answering any questions or concerns they may have
Maintain open communication lines with students, parents, teachers, prospective families (via email, phone and in-person meetings)
Assist the UA Department and Studies Offices with July IB results and communicate with families as needed regarding issues with university options
Assist with writing articles for Aiglon publications regarding department programme and university search process
Promote Aiglon’s educational and IB programme
OTHER TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Undertake any other tasks which may be reasonably required by the Director of University Advising to assist in the smooth running of the department
Understand and implement all school policies and procedures, particularly those relating to safeguarding children and young people
Understand the School’s Guiding Principles and uphold the ethos of the School at all times