Academic Support Advisor (Pretoria Campus)

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SABC

Pretoria

ZAR 200 000 - 300 000

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3 days ago

Job description

Job title: Academic Support Advisor (Pretoria Campus)

Job Location: Gauteng, Pretoria
Deadline: March 21, 2025

Duties Include But Are Not Limited To:

Providing academic support and development to SACAP’s students
Acting as a point of contact for all academic support and development needs
Responding to and resolving student queries within the stipulated time frames
Involved in termly orientation per new cohort
Monitoring student academic performance and engagement
Tracking and documenting national academic support and development metrics
Study plans and career guidance
Academic one-on-one counselling
Awareness/advocacy campaigns regarding academic issues
Facilitating peer support and peer-assisted learning
Identifying at-risk students and tracking retention
Utilizing SACAP’s Student Management System to provide expert guidance to SACAP students

Qualification & Experiences:

A minimum of an Honours degree qualification in Counselling, Psychology, Coaching, Sociology, Human Resources, Business Management, Bachelor of Social Science or other relevant degree; OR at least 5 years’ experience in a cognate field with high academic results
Advanced computer literacy skills, including online systems
2 years of full-time experience, preferably within the field of Higher Education
Ability to observe, monitor, collect, and record student data
Knowledgeable and passionate about SACAP and its offerings
Highly developed relationship building/interpersonal skills
Excellent written and spoken communication skills

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

Enthusiasm for Higher Education in South Africa, particularly in the Private Higher Education sector (PHEI)
A passion for academic support
Responsible, reliable, and purpose-driven in their approach
Self-motivated and holds themselves to a standard of excellence when completing tasks
Flexible and adaptable where needed to achieve results
Displays high integrity in all situations
Empathetic
Diplomatic, professional, and person-centered in their interactions
Manages stress well and has the ability to work under pressure