Connor McKnight

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Admissions and immigration consultant

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As an admissions and immigration consultant at Kaitu he guides students and families through admissions to schools and universities anywhere in the world, and through residency and citizenship by investment.

About this occupationCV
Object plate for the admissions and immigration consultant portfolio: an admissions folder sealed with the Kaitu chop and an envelope.
About this occupationAdmissions and immigration consultant · what the work involves, and what his work shows

Advise and assist students and provide educational and vocational guidance services.

Admissions and immigration consultant at Kaitu.

Tasks his work shows

  1. Refer students to degree programs based on interests, aptitudes, or educational assessments.1 piece · Admissions advising
  2. Provide students with information on topics such as college degree programs and admission requirements, financial aid opportunities, trade and technical schools, and apprenticeship programs.1 piece · Admissions advising
The other 33 tasks of the occupation
  1. Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
  2. Counsel students regarding educational issues, such as course and program selection, class scheduling and registration, school adjustment, truancy, study habits, and career planning.
  3. Provide crisis intervention to students when difficult situations occur at schools.
  4. Counsel individuals or groups to help them understand and overcome personal, social, or behavioral problems affecting their educational or vocational situations.
  5. Review transcripts to ensure that students meet graduation or college entrance requirements, and write letters of recommendation.
  6. Prepare students for later educational experiences by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
  7. Refer students to outside counseling services.
  8. Evaluate students' or individuals' abilities, interests, and personality characteristics, using tests, records, interviews, or professional sources.
  9. Conduct follow-up interviews with counselees to determine if their needs have been met.
  10. Instruct individuals in career development techniques, such as job search and application strategies, resume writing, and interview skills.
  11. Assess needs for assistance, such as rehabilitation, financial aid, or additional vocational training, and refer clients to the appropriate services.
  12. Plan and promote career and employment-related programs and events, such as career planning presentations, work experience programs, job fairs, and career workshops.
  13. Attend meetings, educational conferences, and training workshops, and serve on committees.
  14. Teach classes and present self-help or information sessions on subjects related to education and career planning.
  15. Plan and conduct orientation programs and group conferences to promote the adjustment of individuals to new life experiences, such as starting college.
  16. Address community groups, faculty, and staff members to explain available counseling services.
  17. Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration.
  18. Provide information for teachers and staff members involved in helping students or graduates identify and pursue employment opportunities.
  19. Collaborate with teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of school programs and in the preparation of master schedules for curriculum offerings.
  20. Plan, direct, and participate in recruitment and enrollment activities.
  21. Identify cases of domestic abuse or other family problems and encourage students or parents to seek additional assistance from mental health professionals.
  22. Confer with parents or guardians, teachers, administrators, and other professionals to discuss children's progress, resolve behavioral, academic, and other problems, and to determine priorities for students and their resource needs.
  23. Provide special services such as alcohol and drug prevention programs and classes that teach students to handle conflicts without resorting to violence.
  24. Provide students with disabilities with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities, such as restrooms.
  25. Establish and enforce administration policies and rules governing student behavior.
  26. Supervise, train, and direct professional staff and interns.
  27. Interview clients to obtain information about employment history, educational background, and career goals, and to identify barriers to employment.
  28. Compile and study occupational, educational, and economic information to assist counselees in determining and carrying out vocational and educational objectives.
  29. Establish contacts with employers to create internship and employment opportunities for students.
  30. Establish and supervise peer-counseling and peer-tutoring programs.
  31. Observe students during classroom and play activities to evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
  32. Refer qualified counselees to employers or employment services for job placement.
  33. Sponsor extracurricular activities, such as clubs, student organizations, and academic contests.

The skills it calls for most

  • Active Listening
  • Speaking
  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Service Orientation
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Critical Thinking
  • Writing
  • Active Learning

The knowledge it calls for most

  • Customer and Personal Service · his work draws on it
  • English Language
  • Therapy and Counseling
  • Education and Training · his work draws on it
  • Psychology
  • Administrative
  • Administration and Management
  • Sociology and Anthropology
Field
Community and Social Service Occupations
Skills shown
Admissions advising, Immigration advising