Programme Success Tutor - Johannesburg at Rosebank International

Job Purpose:

The Online Programme Success Tutor is responsible and accountable for the overall effective and efficient academic student support, success, and retention rates of RC Distance students within designated programmes. Additional responsibility relates to the support of the IIE learning strategies to promote student engagement and success.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Lecturing at least one module to a minimum of 2 groups online. Lesson preparation, marking and moderation as required
• Minimum research commitment of an action research project dealing with Online related issues that have something to do with the RC Distance context.
• At least one article in a given academic year is the minimum research requirement.
• Conduct Lecturer Orientation/Induction sessions
• Peer Reviewing assigned Online Tutors
• Conduct Lecturer Forum Meetings
• Attend Faculty Workshops
• Planning and facilitation of Online Tutor Programme meetings
• Co-ordinate subject specific Tutorials
• Ensure Online Tutors integrate appropriate student support services into the classroom based on learner needs
• Peer Reviewing assigned Online Tutors
• Conduct student Orientation Workshops
• Conduct student Development Workshops (Plagiarism; Study Skills, Numeracy and Literacy Skills, etc.)
• Plan and facilitate WRP/WIL sessions
• Participate in Online Town Hall Sessions
• Conduct class visits and consult with Online Students as needed
• Analyse and track student performance and implement appropriate interventions
• Identify and implement interventions for At-Risk Students
• Integrate online student support services asynchronously and synchronously as required
• Provide input regarding PIPO for specific programmes; Manage disputes and complaints between Online Tutors and students
• Assist with the recruitment process for tutors for allocated programmes

Minimum Requirements:

Qualifications

• A 3-year degree in Information Systems Management, Information Technology or similar
• Educational Qualification, PGCE, Bed, PGCHE or similar

Additional Qualifications: (optional)

• Registered Assessor & Moderator is an added advantage.

Experience

• 3-5 Years experience in the teaching and learning field, specifically lecturing and student support in the tertiary environment.

Key Competencies:

• Knowledge and understanding of the South African higher education systems and regulatory framework.
  Knowledge and understanding of the Teaching and Learning theory and interventions.
• The ability to provide student support services.
• The ability to work with and learn more about digitalized academic platforms.
• The ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and to adapt to evolving situations.
• Ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.
• Deadline orientated and can work well under pressure.
• Ability to manage time effectively.