Student Learning Advisor

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Student Learning Advisor. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Be part of a leading global education provider
• Part of the Navitas Group (ASX100)
• Great organisational culture

Burwood, Melbourne, 2 Full-time positions

Navitas is a diversified global education provider that offers an extensive range of educational services for students and professionals including university programs, English language training and settlement services, creative media education, workforce education and student recruitment.

Navitas, or PIBT as it was then, was founded in 1994 with the goal of helping more international students succeed at university in Australia via improved student support and an extended academic year. Since this time Navitas has significantly expanded the services it offers its students and clients and is now creating opportunities through lifelong learning for over 83,000 people in 31 countries per year.

Deakin College (formerly known as MIBT) is a direct pathway to Deakin University, providing the experience that supports successful transition to further studies at the University.

The Role

The Student Learning Advisor works collaboratively with the Student Services and Academic teams in the development and provision of learning support to the diverse student body.

This role is responsible for development and implementation of strategies for language enhancement, assisting international students with the transition to study in an Australian learning environment, the development of appropriate study skills and counselling students on poor academic performance.

Essential

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline or equivalent practical experience in a related role within higher education industry or similar
• Experience in the development and delivery of student academic support programs, preferably in a tertiary environment
• Demonstrated evidence of the ability to teach academic skills to individuals and groups from diverse backgrounds, and to assess academic skills literacy
• Highly developed oral and written communication skills with a proven ability to consult and liaise with a wide range of people from diverse range of backgrounds
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and to manage conflicting priorities and meet deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment and contribute to the development and delivery of strategies aimed at improving student learning outcomes
• Commitment to providing a quality customer service to students with a strong focus on accurate and timely advice
• Demonstrated ability to plan, develop, promote, facilitate, monitor and evaluate learning programs or events
• Competency using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and willingness and ability to quickly adapt to new computer systems/programs

Desirable

• Experience in working in a higher education environment
• Qualification or experience in teaching students English as a second language
• Knowledge of Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000 and National Code (2007)

What we offer

An attractive remuneration package will be negotiated with the successful candidate. The Navitas Group offers outstanding long-term career opportunities within Australia and abroad, and is values driven and an equal opportunity employer.

Enquiries and applications, including a resume, cover letter and separate document addressing the essential criteria, should be sent to Deborah Fitton at [email protected].

Applications close at 5pm on 12 July 2018.

Successful applicants require working rights in Australia, and will be subject to relevant pre-employment checks, which may include a National Police Check and/or a Working with Children Check.

Navitas strives to be a workplace that promotes diversity, flexibility and equal employment. As such, we invite experienced candidates of all ages, people with a disability and Indigenous Australians to apply.