Faculty Student Advisor - Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences - 24998 at University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria

• The Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences requires a Faculty Student Advisor to build and operationally a programme at the University of Pretoria. The incumbent should have a passion for a student-facing role at the University. The purpose of the job is, therefore, to provide support to all students in the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences to transition into and thrive at the University of Pretoria and to co-ordinate related activities.
• The provision of comprehensive support throughout the students’ university careers helps them to graduate and find meaningful employment in their chosen professions.
• As a UP employee, the Faculty Student Advisor will report to the Deputy Dean: Teaching and Learning as well as to the Deputy Director: Academic Support and Development in the Department for Education Innovation.

Responsibilities
The incumbent’s key responsibilities will include:

• Providing general student support to students in need of such;
• Advising students on module choices, study paths and associated career options;
• Run academic support-related workshops to invited students;
• Liaising with support structures at the University such as finance, student support, residence and others;
• Share lessons learnt with other Faculty Student Advisors
• Working with the Higher Education Research and Innovation Division to collect data on student performance.
• Co-ordinating activities during the orientation week for first-year students, addressing readiness for, and expectations and perceptions about teacher education;
• Working closely with staff in the Faculty to provide holistic support to students in need;
• Assisting with the establishment of holistic student engagement and support in the Faculty; and
• Identifying students at risk of failing modules, and preparing and conducting special sessions/tutorials for them;

Minimum Requirements

• An honours degree in Educational Psychology or Psychology or Social Work;
• Three years’ experience of as a tutor, mentor or advisor at a tertiary institution.

Required Competencies (skills, Knowledge And Behavioural Attributes)

• Empathy and passion for improving the wellbeing of others;
• Advanced level of skill in the use of Microsoft packages, Google Suite of applications and the internet, and a willingness;
• The ability to analyse data and to learn and use technological tools competently;
• The ability to analyse quantitative data;
• A good understanding of the faculty curriculum;
• Advanced Ms Excel skills;
• Excellent time management skills;
• Basic understanding of Higher Education Systems;
• Ability to present workshops and conduct one-on-one interviews;
• Excellent facilitation skills;
• Ability to manage and follow through referred cases;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Added Advantages And Preferences

• A Master’s degree in Educational Psychology; Psychology; Social Work
• Experience in working with university students in an orientation, advising, retention, student life, residence life, service learning or closely related field;
• Knowledge of the UP-campus ecology. The ability to handle a variety of complex tasks simultaneously, meet stringent deadlines and work under pressure for extended periods of time.