Academic Success Coach - Postgrad - One Year Contract (Renewable) at University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• General support to the Deputy Dean: Research and Postgraduate Studies in matters related to postgraduate students 
• Coordinate and assist during postgraduate support sessions 
• Track postgraduate students’ performance and direct them to available support structures at the University of Pretoria such as finance, academic support, counselling and other services available
• Assist during the annual Faculty Research Legotla which serves as a platform for postgraduate students to showcase their research
• Provide academic advising services to postgraduate students in the Faculty of Education on study paths and associated career options
• Contribute to academic skills development sessions with postgraduate students on topics such as academic writing, time management, goal setting and study skills 
• Create a data base to monitor registered postgraduate student numbers and postgraduate student progress
• Assist with the establishment of holistic student engagement and support in the Faculty of Education
• Identify ‘at risk’ students and conduct special individual support sessions/tutorials with them and manage data on student interactions.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Honours degree in Educational Psychology or Psychology or Social Work
• Three years’ experience as a tutor, mentor or advisor at a tertiary institution
• Experience in data capturing. 

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• Master's degree in Educational Psychology or Psychology or Social Work
• Experience in student counselling or career counselling
• 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.