U.S. Embassy Bridgetown: EducationUSA Eastern Caribbean Regional Advising Program

The U.S. Department of State’s Embassy Bridgetown is seeking an applicant to implement a two-year EducationUSA Regional Advising Program based in Barbados. The program aims to expand access to U.S. higher education opportunities across the Eastern Caribbean through comprehensive virtual and in-person advising services. The part-time adviser will deliver monthly webinar series, virtual outreach programs, and partnership development with at least 15 U.S. universities and regional institutions. The adviser will also assist in developing social media strategies and support key activities including college fairs and educational events. The program has three objectives: * Deliver at least 24 monthly webinars over the two-year program period, reaching a minimum of 1,000 unique participants with comprehensive information about U.S. higher education pathways, application processes, and financial aid opportunities. * Provide individualized and cohort-based virtual advising services to at least 400 prospective students and their families over two years, resulting in at least 200 students submitting complete applications to U.S. universities and at least 100 students successfully enrolling in U.S. higher education institutions. * Establish formal partnerships with at least 15 U.S. universities and regional educational institutions.