College Admissions Counselor

Contract Length: 3 years

Number of Vacancies: 1

Student Level:

- High School
- University Graduate

**Requirements**:

- Education Required: Bachelor
- Minimum Teaching Experience: 2 years of teaching experience
- Major: College Counseling

**Work Experience**

Experience with a Top Tier University in Thailand and/or experience as a College Counsellor at another Private school in Thailand is preferred.

Excellent mastery of the Thai language, both spoken and written is critical, along with a deep understanding of Thai culture and the educational aspirations of families.

**Additional Qualifications**
- Ability to build excellent rapport and productive relationships with middle and high-school students
- Work effectively in a small team environment with a “can-do-anything” mindset
- Knowledgeable of the Thai college admissions process and a proponent of the “best-fit” model as a goal for families; experience with U.S. universities strongly preferred
- Ability to build a world-class college admissions and career planning program for outstanding students
- Ability to productively resolve conflicts among students and their parents about college and career goals

Job Benefits:

- Salary for this position is competitive and dependent on education and experience.
- BASIS International Schools offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health coverage, housing allowance, travel assistance, and more.
- Assistance in obtaining a visa will be provided.

**Job Description**:
As a College Admissions Counselor, you will be responsible for working closely with the Senior College Admissions Counsellor and students throughout the high school grades as they consider their college and career choices and prepare for the college admissions process. A key portion of this role will be to bridge the cultural divide between our experienced International College Counsellors and the specific uniqueness of Thai Culture, families, and Universities.

Additionally, in partnership with the Senior College Admissions Counselor, this individual will be responsible for developing new program ideas, co-leading college information evening sessions, and developing and maintaining college planning and career assessment and readiness. You will have the opportunity to work closely with both students and parents on selecting the correct college or university based on the student’s career trajectory. This position is focused on student success and readiness for college and university study in the United States, Thailand, and other countries. This role will specifically be working with Thai families and universities. Thai language mastery and the ability to move between Thai and English, including as a translator, is a must.