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Wednesday, June 6, 2012

Job Opportunity: EducationUSA Advisor


The Institute of International Education (IIE), Office for Latin America, announces the position of “EducationUSA Advisor” working in Mexico City.

The EducationUSA Advisor will be responsible for the daily management of the advising center to ensure efficient and effective delivery of educational advising services, promote U.S. higher education, reach out to prospective student audiences, and liaise with institutions of higher education to increase student mobility between the United States and Mexico.

The ideal candidate should have the following qualifications, experience and skills:  

  • University degree. Educational experience at a college or university in the United States preferred.
  • 2-3 years of professional experience in educational administration, international education, international affairs, study abroad or other relevant area.
  • Experience with advising and program development.
  • Highly proficient/fluent in spoken and written English and Spanish. Strong intercultural communication skills.
  • Ability to describe and compare U.S. and Mexican educational systems.Must be able to obtain information in an interview, analyze prospective students’ requirements, anticipate needs, and enable the student to determine how best to satisfy these requirements.
  • Research and public speaking skills are essential
  • Must be able to respond to quickly changing priorities with a high volume work load.
  • Ability to focus on detail and a strong commitment to quality.
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office 2010, social media, email, internet applications and database software.
  • Maintains high levels of confidentiality Uses care and discretion when dealing with sensitive information.

How to Apply
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This is a full time position.

Interested candidates
should send as a single PDF:

• CV in English (one
   page)

• Cover Letter in
   English

• List of three
   references
   including name,
   organization,
   position, email,
   phone number and
   years known.

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Application Deadline: June 11th, 2012

Angela McCracken, Ph. D.
Director, USC Mexico 
University of Southern California
Prado Sur 140, Piso 2    Colonia Lomas de Chapultepec    Delegación Miguel Hidalgo    México, D.F., C.P. 11000
Tel: +52 (55) 5202-8822   Cel: +52 1 (55) 2144-9168   Fax: +52 (55) 5202-7781   Email: angela@usc.edu