Education Consultant

App-Ark Education Consulting

Shanghai, China

http://www.app-ark.com/en

Who We Are:

Chinese students studying at American colleges (2009): 98,000

Chinese students studying at American colleges (2018): 363,000

This number continues to grow as Chinese youth increasingly pursue academic opportunities beyond those offered by the Chinese test-oriented educational culture.

App-Ark Education Consulting was founded in 2009 with the belief that the value of one’s education is more than a degree. We strive to break down traditional student-teacher relationships by mentoring our students to think introspectively and critically. Here at App-Ark, we aim to prepare our students for their journey to the US, both academically and culturally.

Job Description:

App-Ark is seeking creative people with a desire to work in international education to join our team. As an Education Consultant, you will help students build stronger communication abilities for their application process as well as their future experiences living in the United States. In addition to one-on-one mentorship, you will also have opportunities to join collaborative projects ranging from marketing campaigns to designing original workshops.

As an Education Consultant, your responsibilities will include:

• Individually mentoring students for academic and personal development
• Coordinating with teammates to discuss and realize students’ target goals
• Meeting with students to brainstorm essay topics and prepare for interviews
• Introducing students to American culture and society
• Writing articles for App-Ark’s periodic subscription on topics related to the college experience
• Other opportunities, such as preparing social and academic courses and workshops for students based on your academic and/or personal interests

From developing new education services to experimenting with more effective teamwork structures, each of us plays an essential role in the growth of the company. App-Ark is built upon the drive and dedication of our team.

Job Requirements:

• A positive attitude and a willingness to empathize with students of all levels
• Native-level command of English
• Chinese proficiency is not required, but it is a plus
• B.A. or B.S. from an accredited US university or college
• A flexible attitude
• Conflict resolution skills and the ability to give and receive constructive criticism
• Be engaging. Be interesting.

Workplace Culture:

• A multicultural and bilingual working environment with colleagues from top universities, such as UPenn, Washington University in St. Louis, Amherst, Williams, UChicago, Cornell, and Fudan
• A medium-sized company with 50 people where we encourage everyone to have a voice
• We believe that having fun is an essential part of working hard
• Opportunities to be involved in business development activities and company management
• Foosball tournaments

Benefits:

• Competitive salary packages
• Flexible work schedules during peak periods
• Two weeks of paid vacation in addition to Chinese national holidays
• Health insurance
• One-way flight ticket reimbursement upon arrival
• Free company housing or housing stipend
• Opportunities for subsidized Mandarin lessons
• Annual company retreat
• Birthday celebrations and company outings

Location:

A mix of Chinese culture and international influence, Shanghai is a collection of cuisines and peoples from around the globe. Shanghai has one of the world’s most developed public transportation networks, and is consistently ranked as one of Asia’s safest cities. Shanghai is an English-accessible place that is ideal for immersing yourself in Chinese culture and more.

We welcome anyone who shares our vision and ambition to apply.

• A resume and cover letter that showcases your ability to succinctly, charismatically, and creatively break through the noise and get our attention
• An unofficial college transcript
• A photograph of yourself that showcases your personality

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: 20,000.0元 to 35,000.0元 /month