Sr. Analyst, Academic Advisor

Chemistry that Matters™

A career at SABIC provides you with an opportunity to leave a lasting positive impact to the world and yourself. From excellent health and well-being benefits to our comprehensive learning programs. We offer a wide range of benefits and offerings that recognize that our people have unique motivations and ambitions. It’s all about matching what matters to you with what matters to us. Let’s explore what matters!

As one of the world’s largest diversified chemical companies, we activate the power of human capital to address society’s future challenges. Through partnerships, we enable life-saving medical innovations and help fight world hunger. We are driving the circular economy for the benefit of communities and our planet through sustainability initiatives, such as our TRUCIRCLE™ portfolio.  Our success is built upon the collective excellence of our 32,000 employees in 50+ countries.  Our values – Inspire, Engage, Create, and Deliver – are the foundation of our success. To learn more about these and how we strive to Be the Impact, click here.

Our purpose is "Chemistry that Matters". This is what drives us to do what we do. "Chemistry" goes beyond applying science and technology to enhance the supply of essential materials to the world. It is how we work, to build long-lasting relationships of trust. “What Matters” is making a meaningful impact for the world – through the customers and communities we collaborate with, so that we succeed and grow together.

It is all about matching what matters to you with what matters to us. We are mindful about the importance of the team we are building and how our team members impact to our culture.   We believe that good ideas come from anywhere, being inclusive to diverse perspectives is stimulating, encourages innovation and is critical to our mission. Let us explore this together!

For an overview of our benefits here at SABIC, please visit: www.yoursabicbenefits.com 

Job Summary

The academic advisor role within the Educational Programs team plays a critical role in successfully implementing the scholarship program in the AMR region.  You will provide integrated academic advisement, coaching and consultation to a designated group of SABIC sponsored students; this may include students at the pre-college (i.e. Foundation Year), undergraduate, and/or graduate level.  You will partner with approximately 15 universities to support your students as they follow rigorous degree plans, ensuring they graduate on time and that the educational investment made by SABIC is maximized.  All of our students are originally from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and therefore require your support in matters of academic and cultural adjustment. In addition to academic advising, you will find creative ways to connect your student to SABIC (E.g. internships, seminars, conferences, events, etc.), and foster students' professional development.  We are looking for outgoing and compassionate individuals who can work in a fast paced and changing environment. 

How You Can Be the Impact

• Excellent oral, written, and organizational skills. 
• A working knowledge of immigration policy and degree requirements in the fields of engineering and business. 
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively. 
• Ability to build a professional rapport with diverse individuals including students, institutional partners, and colleagues. 
• Ability to independently manage case load of students with sensitivity.  Ability to serve as an emergency contact for student case load, including maintaining a work mobile phone in the event of a student emergency. 
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and changing work situations professionally and in a calm manner.

• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time annually; peak travel seasons are September - November and February – April.
• Passionate about working with international students and can juggle the multiple demands of the role. 

What Matters to SABIC

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in HR, Education or related field.
• 3-5 years' experience in English as a Second Language instruction, international education, admissions counseling, educational exchanges, and/or student database management.
• Work or study abroad experience (preferred).

Eligibility Requirements

• You must submit your application for employment online to be considered. Please submit your resume using the “Apply Now/Apply” option on this page.
• You must be 18 years or older
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work for SABIC in the United States on a full-time basis.

Work Availability

Regular, predictable attendance is an essential function of this position. Applicants must be regularly available and willing to work during assigned hours of operation and such other hours as the company determines are necessary or desirable to meet business needs.

We are proud to be a diverse and an equal opportunity employer. We are fully committed to a culture of respect and inclusion.