Study Skills Senior Officer Support

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE

We are seeking a dedicated Academic Study Skills Officer to support undergraduate students studying Law and Business Administration. The successful candidate will work both in small groups and one-on-one settings to help students develop their writing and study skills, ensuring they achieve their academic goals

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide tailored academic support to students in Law and Business Administration modules.
• Conduct one-on-one tutoring sessions to address individual student needs.
• Facilitate small group workshops focused on writing and study skills.
• Assist students in developing effective study strategies, time management, and organizational skills.
• Guide students in understanding and applying academic writing conventions, including citation and referencing.
• Help students improve their critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Monitor and assess student progress, providing constructive feedback.
• Collaborate with faculty and other academic support staff to identify students in need of additional support.
• Maintain accurate records of tutoring sessions and student progress.
• Participate in training and professional development opportunities.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Statutory requirements: Eligibility to live and work in Bahrain

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree obtained in UK in business and/or any humanities subject (preferably in Law or Business Administration)
• Master’s preferred
• Certified IT skills

Experience and knowledge:

• Strong understanding of academic writing and study skills.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse student groups
• Previous experience in tutoring or teaching, preferably in a higher education setting

Skills and abilities

• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Personal qualities

• A sympathetic approach to students
• A positive, ‘can-do’ approach to work
• Adopts a collaborative approach to working
• Flexible and adaptable
• Responds positively to new challenges, seeking solutions
• Patience, and a passion for helping students succeed

This job description is provided as a guide to the role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive description of duties and responsibilities and may be subject to periodic revision.

Please submit your application to jobs@eub.edu.bh