Academic Success Coach – Fixed Term Contract needed at University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Academic advising of undergraduate students (including but not limited to: participating in the orientation of new students, advising on curriculum changes/ module changes/ drops/ additions and withdrawal
• Support undergraduate students at risk of not succeeding 
• Direct/Refer students with problems, such as financial and psychological, to the relevant support services
• Track students’ performance and direct them to the academic assistance available
• Manage data on student interactions
• Present workshops to address student needs
• Academic advising (including but not limited to) participating in the orientation of new students, advising on curriculum changes/module changes/drops/adds and withdrawal
• Managing and maintaining data on student interactions;
• Supporting students or young people who face psychosocial and/or academic challenges;
• Maintaining an advisory file on each advisee; and                      
• Participating in projects from time to time as delegated by management.                      

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• A Hons degree in Educational Psychology, Psychology or Social Work, or a related field;
• Three years’ experience working with university students and/or young people.
• Three years’ experience working in higher education as a tutor, mentor, advisor, or similar, at a tertiary institution