Centre for Academic Success Coordinator| Location: | Cape Town, Durbanville | | Education level: | Degree | | Job level: | Junior/Mid | | Type: | Permanent | | Reference: | #DURC4AS | | Company: | Stadio |
Job descriptionSTADIO Higher Education is inviting applications for the position of: Centre for Academic Success Coordinator
Key Roles and Responsibilities:Coordinate student support initiatives and interventions for students.1. Contribute to the establishment of a functional C4SS on campus. - Promote, in collaboration with the Manager: C4SS, the services of the C4SS 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. e. Coordinate the involvement of C4SS in identified projects.
- Take part in the annual planning process of support initiatives
2. 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: C4SS.
- Consult with and assist students who contact/visit the C4SS 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.
3. 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: C4SS, 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.
4. 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: C4SS and the Manager: Student Support.
- Take joint responsibility for the quality assurance of the environment.
Minimum Requirements:- Experience in the coordinating of student support initiatives in a higher education environment.
- 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
Qualifications- Experience or qualifications related to counselling and/or psychology will be an added advantage.
- A relevant NQF 7 qualification or progress towards one.
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
- Awareness of environmental social issues and pressures
- Passionate about student issues and needs
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