Assistant Program Coordinator GUP (College Counselling Assistant) at Equity Bank Kenya

The assistant program coordinator will be responsible for assisting the Program Manager in instilling a global mindset and providing international experiences for the program’s 7,000+ scholars and alumni in Kenya and around the world. This will include assisting the running of a college counseling program for scholars interested in studying at top universities globally as well as identifying opportunities for scholars studying at local universities to gain international exposure and experience.

Key Objectives

• To provide comprehensive college counseling to Equity Leaders Program (ELP) scholars applying to international universities at undergraduate and graduate levels, including personal essay editing, standardized exam preparation, writing letters of recommendation, interview support, and all other aspects related to university application.
• To identify, design, and build accessible opportunities for Equity scholars in local universities to get global exposure and international experience.
• To motivate, encourage, and train all Equity scholars to develop a global mindset, and to enable them to excel in working in cross-cultural, international environment
• Keep a constant pulse on college counseling and international exposure trends, data, research, best practices, and general landscape in the region and globally. 

Key Roles

• Research and maintain comprehensive database of financial aid, scholarships, and application timelines.
• Actively research new scholarship opportunities in target areas such as Europe, Asia, and South Africa.
• Identify international scholarship opportunities for graduate study and encourage eligible ELP scholars to apply.
• Be responsible for data management in the college application tracking system.
• Responsible for maintaining and reporting on an updated database of Global scholars and alumni, including contact information, current work and locations.
•  Work together with the Chapters team to conduct training and workshops for Equity scholars in local universities to develop a global mindset.
• Prepare Equity College Counseling Program (ECCP) scholars for applying to international universities.
• Manage a team of mentors in planning and administration of the annual College Counseling Workshop and Boot Camp training courses.
• Maintain a database of opportunities for Equity scholars in local universities to get international experience and encourage eligible scholars to apply for or participate in these opportunities as they arise.
• Coordinate the reviewing and sending of college applications for scholars throughout the year
• Coordinate preparation of college entrance examinations: SAT, ACT, DET, IELTS, TOEFL etc.

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Business Administration, Education, Social Sciences, or a related discipline).
• Candidates with a relevant bachelor's degree who have also graduated from the ELP Global Universities Program will have an added advantage.
• Global exposure from any field preferred
• Experience with SAT/ACT tests, TOEFL/IELTS/DET and college essay writing
• At least a year of work experience in an international setting, preferably in a relevant area such as college admissions, admissions consulting, or college counseling preferred.
• Direct experience in mentoring, advising, facilitating workshops, or providing support services to young people or university students
• Experience in planning and executing a variety of events, such as conferences, workshops, seminars, and meetings
• Experience in collecting, analyzing, and reporting on program data to track progress
• Proven ability to effectively manage and analyze large datasets using Microsoft Excel (MS Excel), including data entry, manipulation, formula creation, and basic analysis
• Strong report writing and communications skills
• Excellent Interpersonal skills