Job Description
**Position Overview
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The Bilingual Korean Academic Advisor at Novel Prep plays a vital role in supporting student achievement while fostering strong partnerships with families. This position combines academic counseling, student success planning, and relationship-based enrollment support.
The Advisor works closely with Korean-speaking families to deliver culturally responsive guidance, develop individualized academic strategies, and contribute to student retention and program growth.
**Key Responsibilities
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**1. Student & Family Advising
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-Provide comprehensive academic counseling to students and parents, helping them navigate educational planning, skill development, and college preparation.
-Conduct initial consultations to assess academic history, strengths, and goals
-Design customized learning plans and course pathways
-Guide families through short- and long-term academic decision-making
-Support students in building effective study habits and academic confidence
**2. Academic Monitoring & Student Success
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-Ensure students remain on track toward their objectives through ongoing evaluation and proactive support.
-Review academic progress and performance metrics regularly
-Identify obstacles to learning and recommend appropriate interventions
-Partner with instructors and staff to coordinate academic resources
-Adjust academic plans as needed to optimize student outcomes
**3. Enrollment Support & Retention
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-Contribute to organizational growth by delivering a high level of service to both prospective and current families.
-Lead consultations for new families to introduce programs and services
-Support enrollment conversations and program matching
-Manage renewals and maintain strong retention rates
-Recommend enrichment opportunities aligned with student needs
-Build lasting relationships that encourage referrals and continued engagement
**4. Communication & Record Management
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-Maintain clear, timely, and professional communication to ensure families stay informed and supported.
-Provide regular updates on student progress
-Document advising interactions and maintain organized records
-Prepare reports and follow-up summaries
-Address questions and concerns promptly and courteously
**5. Professional Development & Compliance
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-Uphold high professional standards while continuing to strengthen advising expertise.
-Stay current on academic trends, college admissions processes, and counseling best practices
-Participate in training and skill development initiatives
-Follow company policies regarding confidentiality, ethics, and professionalism
**Required Qualifications
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*Bachelor’s degree in Education, Counseling, Business, or a related field
*Fluency in Korean and English (verbal and written)
*1–2 years of experience in academic advising, student services, counseling, or consultative sales
*Strong relationship-building and communication skills
*Ability to work effectively with diverse families and cultural backgrounds
*Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time-management abilities