OMNIA Ahmed ABDALLAH

AdviserFull Time

• Job Details:Manage the AMIDEAST Cairo Education USA Advising Center including all information sessions, outreach activities, and cohort-based advising programs to help student’s access U.S. higher education and have a successful U.S. study experience. Represent Education USA, the U.S. Department of State, AMIDEAST, and advocate for U.S. higher education. Ensure that all AMIDEAST and Education USA/U.S. Department of State rules and regulations are being followed and implemented. Develop and implement annual advising and outreach plans, including developing and monitoring program budgets and AMIDEAST department annual budget. Develop and update engaging presentations and materials for public information sessions, and tailored presentations for specific outreach events, adhering to EducationUSA design and branding guidelines. Administer cohort advising groups including Competitive College Club, and Graduate Study Group. Create and update informational EducationUSA handouts and flyers adhering to EducationUSA design and branding guidelines. Manage social media pages and update the official EducationUSA website to announce public sessions and new scholarships opportunities. Conduct public information sessions about U.S. education including sessions in AMIDEAST and online webinars. Deliver group sessions on U.S. higher education using the Five Steps to U.S. Study, including on specific fields and on particular study/work related topics. Provide tailored one-on-one consultations, assessing students’ qualifications and needs and providing advice on required admissions tests and documents. Manage the implementation of Opportunity Funds and any other grants issued to the AMIDEAST EducationUSA Center by the U.S. Embassy. Liaise with the Department of State, U.S. Embassy/Consulate, and the Regional Educational Advising Coordinator (REAC) on the administration of all EducationUSA activities. Liaise with the U.S. Embassy Consular Office, keeping the Cultural Affairs Office informed, regarding student visa sessions and other outreach activities in the local consular district. Plan and organize outreach to local high schools, public/private universities, and other strategic locations in order to promote United States higher education to Egyptian students and families. Respond to inquiries from e-mail and walk-ins regarding the American educational system, application procedures in U.S. universities, and other EducationUSA services. Organize activities and events for the annual International Education Week. Prepare monthly statistics, updates and narrative reports for the REAC and AMIDEAST/Washington DC. Promote relevant public events such as the annual American College Fair. Work with public and private academic institutions and organizations to distribute information about scholarships and exchange programs. Attend training and professional development opportunities and apply acquired knowledge in work.