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Academic Advisor & Program Manager

Academic Advisor & Program manager Location: Egypt - Remote Employment Type: Full-Time Preferred | Part-Time May Be Considered
About Akadeemy
Akadeemy is an EdTech platform dedicated to helping ambitious Arab students access global educational opportunities and scholarships. Through mentorship, training, technology, and personalized support, we help students navigate the journey from ambition to successful applications.
Our mission is ambitious: to inspire and empower one million Arab scholars to access world-class educational opportunities and create meaningful impact in their communities.
About the Role
Akadeemy is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Academic Advisor & Program Manager to support students pursuing international scholarships and higher-education opportunities.
The role combines academic advising, scholarship application support, student communication, document review, and project coordination. We are looking for someone who is highly organized, proactive, detail-oriented, and genuinely passionate about helping students achieve their academic goals.
Key Responsibilities
• Advise students on international scholarship and university applications.
• Conduct regular one-on-one meetings and follow up on student progress.
• Help students identify suitable scholarship opportunities and develop application strategies.
• Review and provide detailed feedback on CVs, motivation letters, statements of purpose, research statements, and other application documents.
• Support students in preparing for scholarship and academic interviews.
• Track applications, deadlines, student progress, and program deliverables.
• Communicate regularly with Akadeemy leadership and relevant stakeholders.
• Prepare progress updates and reports when required.
• Identify challenges proactively and take ownership of resolving them.
• Contribute to improving advising processes, resources, and the student experience.
Qualifications
• Ph.D. strongly preferred; exceptional Master's degree holders may be considered.
• Must have personally secured at least one competitive scholarship/funded opportunity and studied abroad.
• Excellent spoken and written English.
• Strong understanding of international scholarship and university application processes.
• Strong academic writing, editing, and document-review skills.
• Must currently be based in Egypt.
• Full-time commitment preferred; qualified part-time candidates may be considered.
Skills & Competencies
• Excellent command of Written and spoken English.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple students, tasks, and deadlines.
• Proactive, dependable, and solution-oriented.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Excellent time-management and follow-up skills.
• Comfortable communicating with students, leadership, and external stakeholders.
• Passionate about mentoring, helping, and inspiring others.
Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone who goes beyond completing assigned tasks. The ideal candidate takes ownership, follows up without being reminded, notices details, communicates clearly, and proactively solves problems.
Most importantly, they should genuinely enjoy mentoring students and share Akadeemy's ambition to help create a new generation of Arab scholars with global opportunities and impact.
What we offer:
Remote Work Flexibility: Enjoy the flexibility of working from anywhere in Egypt Impactful Work: Help aspiring scholars achieve their dreams Collaborative Environment: Work with a small and highly skilled team. Competitive Salary: Competitive compensation based on experience.
Career Growth: Receive preferred spots in career growth opportunities.
If you are interested, please fill in the application form below

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