Conseiller en Admission Universitaire

University Guidance Counselor (Conseiller en Admission Universitaire) at Enko Education in Dakar, Senegal offers a role focused on guiding students toward university admissions and fostering academic and extracurricular opportunities. This position emphasizes multilingual expertise in French and English, data management, and international university partnerships. The role is ideal for those with strong communication, organizational, and cultural sensitivity skills, though prior experience is not strictly required—only demonstrated capability in university admissions support or student counseling is prioritized. Enko Education prioritizes child safeguarding and diversity in its hiring process, with a focus on expanding access to global education for African students.

What it offers

• Support for university admissions: Develop and implement programs like Knowledge for College (K4C), including course planning, student mentorship, and data-driven reporting.
• Student engagement: Organize extracurricular activities, parent communications, and university application workflows (e.g., Cialfo platform).
• International partnerships: Collaborate with global institutions (e.g., Education USA, Campus France) to expand student opportunities.
• Data management: Maintain databases of universities and scholarships, ensuring accuracy and accessibility.
• Community collaboration: Work with teachers, marketing teams, and alumni networks to enhance student success.

Who can apply

This role is open to candidates with a bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) who demonstrate strong writing skills, university admissions experience (or prior guidance support), and fluency in French and English. Experience in international admissions (especially outside Africa) is preferred but not mandatory. Enko Education values agility, cultural sensitivity, and a commitment to child safeguarding.

How to apply

The application process includes:

• Submitting a police clearance certificate from the last 10 years of residence.
• Providing reference checks from previous employers.
• Meeting with Enko Education’s recruitment team for further evaluation.

Good to know

• No explicit salary or benefits mentioned; focus is on impact-driven work in international education.
• Safeguarding policies are mandatory; candidates must align with Enko’s child protection standards.
• Ongoing training and professional development are likely components of the role.
• Dakar, Senegal is the location, with a network of 15 schools across 10 African countries.