Post School Success Associate

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in South Africa.

📋 Description

• Conduct office hours to provide individualized consultations with students regarding career choices, college/university applications, and options after school.

• Assist students and their families with local university/college application processes.

• Guide students through international applications, standardized tests, essays, personal statements, and necessary documentation.

• Assist students and parents in navigating financial aid applications.

• Follow up with recommenders to facilitate the submission of school documents.

• Serve as a liaison with university representatives and Universities South Africa.

• Manage admission offers and inquiries using the Concourse Global platform.

• Facilitate registrations for the National Benchmark Test.

• Maintain partnerships with universities.

• Advise Grade 11 students on career choices, university options, and alternative plans.

• Organize pathway workshops and monitor pathway selections.

• Oversee SAT preparation and offer registration assistance.

• Provide pathway information and future planning support to students and families in Grades 8–10.

• Collaborate with school academic leadership on course selection and future planning.

• Support SEL and Leadership Teachers with resources for post-school success.

• Identify and share student success stories and opportunities across Nova Pioneer teams.

• Track alumni progress and facilitate cross-regional alumni learning.

• Maintain the internal database and monitor progress toward goals.

• Provide monthly updates on processes and attend bimonthly meetings with the Director of Schools.

• Communicate with parents regarding students’ progress in achieving post-school success.

• Collaborate with School Leaders and Deans on student schedules, essays, recommendations, and testing.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Education Management, College Counseling, Psychology, or a related field.

• Over 3 years of experience in college counseling within a secondary school or after-high-school program.

• Familiarity with the international higher education landscape.

• Experience assisting students with applications to tertiary institutions abroad.

• Knowledge of local tertiary education pathways.

• Understanding of research related to the future of work.

• Experience working with adolescents and youth, fostering professional relationships for mentorship and guidance.

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills across teams and organizations.

• Ability to think strategically and transform ideas into actionable plans.

• Strong project management capabilities.

• Capacity to manage multiple tasks while meeting deadlines and targets.

• Problem-solving abilities and proactive approach to issue resolution.

• Familiarity with the Cambridge curriculum and Cambridge progression pathways.

🏝️ Benefits

• Ongoing and consistent personal development opportunities.

• Clearly defined career pathways.

• A highly energetic and entrepreneurial work environment.

• Opportunities to bring creative and innovative ideas to fruition.