The incumbent works under the supervision of the Public Affairs Officer and the Cultural Affairs Officer, the Education Adviser coordinates educational advising at all levels (high school, undergraduate, postdoctoral) for Kuwaitis who would like to study in the U.S. S/he develops and maintains personal contact with members of all education-related institutions, organizations and ministries in Kuwait, as well as with the Kuwaiti Cultural Offices in Washington, D.C. and Los Angeles, CA. S/he also maintains contact with U.S. based university representatives, higher education fair organizers, and other individuals involved in higher education activities. Provide best possible information for all prospective students, the Adviser organize and administers thematic programs and workshops and school presentations on U.S. higher education.
Duties include:
1. Maintains regular contact with high-level Kuwaiti officials in media and government circles, should have Develops and maintains personal contact with members of education-related institutions, organizations, ministries in Kuwait and the Kuwaiti Cultural Office in the U.S., including deputy and assistant ministers, deans, school directors, principals, school counselors, faculty members, testing center supervisors, and other key education officials.
2. Plans, schedules, organizes and administers thematic programs such as: seminars, orientations, workshops and school presentations. Program topics include: undergraduate study, graduate study, distance education, cultural adjustment, pre-departure and college admission counseling.
3. Analyzes, advises and reports on changes and trends in the education systems of Kuwait and the U.S. and incorporates findings into education briefing and other published Education USA Advising Center materials. Creates, maintains, and updates Education USA Advising Center documents and resource materials such as: education briefing, standardized testing information and student handouts.
4. Under the direction of the CAO, has major responsibility for formulating and recommending Kuwait-wide policy and procedure to promote legitimate U.S. educational interests. This entails working with Embassy-wide sections as well as designated individuals in the ECA bureau.
5. Executes all advising responsibilities pursuant to achievement of above objectives, including outreach to schools, consultation on accreditation, guidance on authentication of U.S. Department of Education recognized degrees, education-related advice to schools, ministries, students, parents, daily one-on-one counseling, and providing school advisers in-country on-going, continuous support. Administrative tasks include reporting, recording, and maintaining accurate education-related data for reference purposes, such as timeline of developments, media articles, political cartoons and websites.
6. Develops and maintains personal contact with members of education-related institutions, organizations, ministries in Kuwait and the Kuwaiti Cultural Office in the U.S., including deputy and assistant ministers, deans, school directors, principals, school counselors, faculty members, testing center supervisors, and other key education officials. Maintains professional relationships with U.S.-based university admissions officials, international student directors, higher education fair organizers, and other key education figures.
7. Plans, schedules, organizes and administers thematic programs such as: seminars, orientations, workshops and school presentations. Program topics include: undergraduate study, graduate study, distance education, cultural adjustment, pre-departure and college admission counseling. Recommends and contacts target audience for inclusion in programs. Advises host country’s target audience on education-related topics. Responds to inquiries from U.S. higher education institutions, organizations, and electronic list serves regarding Kuwait.
8. Analyzes, advises and reports on changes and trends in the education systems of Kuwait and the U.S. and incorporates findings into education briefing and other published Education USA Advising Center materials. Creates, maintains, and updates Education USA Advising Center documents and resource materials such as: education briefing standardized testing information and student handouts. Presents Education Briefing on Kuwait to U.S. colleges, universities, visitors and staff at national conferences, as well as invitational events
9. Executes all advising responsibilities pursuant to achievement of above objectives, including outreach to schools, consultation on accreditation, guidance on authentication of U.S. Department of Education recognized degrees, education-related advice to schools, ministries, students, parents, daily one-on-one counseling, and providing school advisers in-country on-going, continuous support. Administrative tasks include reporting, recording, and maintaining accurate education-related data for reference purposes, such as timeline of developments, media articles, political cartoons and websites. Develops and updates education page content for U.S. Embassy website. Compiles database of students who have studied in the U.S. Creates annual and monthly reports reflecting call volume, student contact, outreach and overall education office functions.
WORKING HOURS: FULL-TIME; 40 hours per week
(Occasionally may be required to work evenings and weekends)
SALARY: Full performance level:
Not-Ordinarily Resident (NOR):
US$ 42,948 p.a. (Starting Salary); Position Grade: FP-05 (step 1 through 4)
(** Final grade/salary to be determined by HR/OE – NEA/EX/HRD)
Ordinarily Resident (OR): KD 10,502 p.a. (Starting Salary) Position Grade: FSN-09
* Actual grade and salary will be based on the qualifications of the applicant.
Interested applicants for this position must submit the following or the application will not be considered.
1. 1. Application for US Federal Employment (DS-174) which is available on the Embassy’s site:
2. http://kuwait.usembassy.gov and/or
1. 2. A current résumé or curriculum vitae that provides the same information as the
2. DS-174 (specifically section 1-24 of the DS-174)
4. 3. Copy of the high school certificate/university degree (per the requirement of the position).
5. 4. Copy of the Civil ID or passport copy including the residence permit page.
6. 5. Candidates who claim US Veterans preference must provide a copy of the form DD-214.
SUBMIT APPLICATION BEFORE THE CLOSING DATE TO:
Human Resources Office
American Embassy Kuwait
Bayan, Block 13, Al-Aqsa Mosque Street
OR Email the application to: HROKuwait@state.gov
Please note that incomplete applications will not be accepted.
CLOSING DATE: July 22, 2012
Apply Online
Duties include:
1. Maintains regular contact with high-level Kuwaiti officials in media and government circles, should have Develops and maintains personal contact with members of education-related institutions, organizations, ministries in Kuwait and the Kuwaiti Cultural Office in the U.S., including deputy and assistant ministers, deans, school directors, principals, school counselors, faculty members, testing center supervisors, and other key education officials.
2. Plans, schedules, organizes and administers thematic programs such as: seminars, orientations, workshops and school presentations. Program topics include: undergraduate study, graduate study, distance education, cultural adjustment, pre-departure and college admission counseling.
3. Analyzes, advises and reports on changes and trends in the education systems of Kuwait and the U.S. and incorporates findings into education briefing and other published Education USA Advising Center materials. Creates, maintains, and updates Education USA Advising Center documents and resource materials such as: education briefing, standardized testing information and student handouts.
4. Under the direction of the CAO, has major responsibility for formulating and recommending Kuwait-wide policy and procedure to promote legitimate U.S. educational interests. This entails working with Embassy-wide sections as well as designated individuals in the ECA bureau.
5. Executes all advising responsibilities pursuant to achievement of above objectives, including outreach to schools, consultation on accreditation, guidance on authentication of U.S. Department of Education recognized degrees, education-related advice to schools, ministries, students, parents, daily one-on-one counseling, and providing school advisers in-country on-going, continuous support. Administrative tasks include reporting, recording, and maintaining accurate education-related data for reference purposes, such as timeline of developments, media articles, political cartoons and websites.
6. Develops and maintains personal contact with members of education-related institutions, organizations, ministries in Kuwait and the Kuwaiti Cultural Office in the U.S., including deputy and assistant ministers, deans, school directors, principals, school counselors, faculty members, testing center supervisors, and other key education officials. Maintains professional relationships with U.S.-based university admissions officials, international student directors, higher education fair organizers, and other key education figures.
7. Plans, schedules, organizes and administers thematic programs such as: seminars, orientations, workshops and school presentations. Program topics include: undergraduate study, graduate study, distance education, cultural adjustment, pre-departure and college admission counseling. Recommends and contacts target audience for inclusion in programs. Advises host country’s target audience on education-related topics. Responds to inquiries from U.S. higher education institutions, organizations, and electronic list serves regarding Kuwait.
8. Analyzes, advises and reports on changes and trends in the education systems of Kuwait and the U.S. and incorporates findings into education briefing and other published Education USA Advising Center materials. Creates, maintains, and updates Education USA Advising Center documents and resource materials such as: education briefing standardized testing information and student handouts. Presents Education Briefing on Kuwait to U.S. colleges, universities, visitors and staff at national conferences, as well as invitational events
9. Executes all advising responsibilities pursuant to achievement of above objectives, including outreach to schools, consultation on accreditation, guidance on authentication of U.S. Department of Education recognized degrees, education-related advice to schools, ministries, students, parents, daily one-on-one counseling, and providing school advisers in-country on-going, continuous support. Administrative tasks include reporting, recording, and maintaining accurate education-related data for reference purposes, such as timeline of developments, media articles, political cartoons and websites. Develops and updates education page content for U.S. Embassy website. Compiles database of students who have studied in the U.S. Creates annual and monthly reports reflecting call volume, student contact, outreach and overall education office functions.
WORKING HOURS: FULL-TIME; 40 hours per week
(Occasionally may be required to work evenings and weekends)
SALARY: Full performance level:
Not-Ordinarily Resident (NOR):
US$ 42,948 p.a. (Starting Salary); Position Grade: FP-05 (step 1 through 4)
(** Final grade/salary to be determined by HR/OE – NEA/EX/HRD)
Ordinarily Resident (OR): KD 10,502 p.a. (Starting Salary) Position Grade: FSN-09
* Actual grade and salary will be based on the qualifications of the applicant.
Interested applicants for this position must submit the following or the application will not be considered.
1. 1. Application for US Federal Employment (DS-174) which is available on the Embassy’s site:
2. http://kuwait.usembassy.gov and/or
1. 2. A current résumé or curriculum vitae that provides the same information as the
2. DS-174 (specifically section 1-24 of the DS-174)
4. 3. Copy of the high school certificate/university degree (per the requirement of the position).
5. 4. Copy of the Civil ID or passport copy including the residence permit page.
6. 5. Candidates who claim US Veterans preference must provide a copy of the form DD-214.
SUBMIT APPLICATION BEFORE THE CLOSING DATE TO:
Human Resources Office
American Embassy Kuwait
Bayan, Block 13, Al-Aqsa Mosque Street
OR Email the application to: HROKuwait@state.gov
Please note that incomplete applications will not be accepted.
CLOSING DATE: July 22, 2012
Apply Online
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