Centre for Academic Success Coordinator

Job description

Responsibilities:

Coordinate student support initiatives and interventions for students. The role may be specific to a CL or DL campus. It is focused on student support for both CL and DL students on the specific campus.

Contribute to the establishment of a functional C4AS on campus.

• Promote, in collaboration with the Manager: C4AS, the services of the C4AS on campus.
• Coordinate the campus communication with reference to student support.
• Communicate and liaise with relevant stakeholders on campus to ensure successful delivery of student support and wellness activities on campus.
• Report on student support activities, as required.
• Coordinate the involvement of C4AS in identified projects.
• Take part in the annual planning process of support initiatives.

Provide, deliver and coordinate individual and group student support and wellness activities on campus.

• Plan, coordinate and/or present support initiatives (workshops, information, training, etc.) in collaboration with the Manager: C4AS.
• Consult with and assist students who contact/visit the C4AS and/or make appropriate referrals/source support solutions.
• Contribute to the management of students-at-risk in collaboration with the academic managers on campus.
• Assist with the coordination of wellness initiatives on campus.

Contribute to the development and delivery of the student orientation programme for first years and returning students.

• Coordinate, develop and arrange, in collaboration with the Manager: C4AS, support-specific activities, speakers, and information sessions for the new and returning student orientation sessions.
• Take responsibility for the implementation of diagnostic tests (for example, SM) before and during the orientation programme, according to the SOP per diagnostic assessment.
• Manage and conduct the required follow-up actions related to diagnostic tests.

Contribute to the student support environment on Canvas.

• Contribute to the creation and maintenance of a vibrant, informative and up-to-date virtual support environment.
• Contribute and package content for the Canvas Student Support environment in consultation with the Manager: C4AS and the Manager: Student Support.
• Take joint responsibility for the quality assurance of the environment.

Minimum Experience Requirements

• At least 3 years experience relevant experience in higher education

 Minimum Qualifications Requirements

• A relevant degree

 Key Attributes:

• Self-discipline
• Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
• Time-management, and ability to work under pressure
• Sense of urgency and deadline driven
• Ability to work independently and problem solve
• Accuracy and attention to details
• Are willing to work after hours to assist the Distance Learning students with support sessions
• Awareness of environmental social issues and pressures
• Passionate about student issues and needs

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• High computer literacy
• Experience on Canvas would be an advantage
• Ability to identify issues and initiate corrective action

Assumption Date: As soon as possible                      Closing date for applications: 7 April 2025

Applications: Candidates wishing to apply for the position are required to:

1. Submit a letter of motivation, concisely detailing interest in and individual suitability for the position.
2. Submit a concise CV without attachments.
3. Clearly indicate which position applying for in the header of the email. Reference: C4ASC
4. Applications must be submitted by email to: waterfall-recruitment@stadio.ac.za

All applications will be treated as highly confidential. STADIO Higher Education reserves the right to not fill this position. Should you not hear from STADIO within two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

In terms of the Company policy for appointments and promotions, preference will be given to candidates who will enhance the diversity of the team and contribute to employment equity within the Company provided that the competencies and minimum requirements for the position have been met.

Posted on 01 Apr 14:31, Closing date 7 Apr