Learning Advisor – 12-month Fixed Term Opportunity

Job Description

Learning Advisor – 12-month Fixed Term Opportunity Are you passionate about supporting students in achieving their full academic potential? Do you have the skills to guide and mentor students to improve their academic literacy, learning strategies, and overall performance? SCU Ventures is seeking a Learning Advisor to develop and implement academic support strategies that empower students to succeed. This role plays a critical part in student progression, academic integrity, and institutional effectiveness. About SCU Ventures SCU Ventures is a wholly owned subsidiary of Southern Cross University, created to support and enhance the university’s strategic initiatives. At SCU Ventures, we focus on delivering higher education programs, fostering global partnerships, and expanding the university's presence, particularly at campuses in major Australian cities like Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth. SCU Ventures delivers pathways, undergraduate, and postgraduate programs to provide quality education services, with tailored support to ensure positive educational outcomes. As a Learning Advisor, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing students’ academic literacy and learning strategies, ensuring they have the tools to succeed in their studies. By providing tailored support, mentoring, and intervention strategies, you will help students overcome challenges, improve their academic performance, and foster a culture of integrity and excellence. This role is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact on student success and reports into the Academic Manager. Key Responsibilities: Provide individual and group academic support to enhance student learning, literacy, and success. Identify and assist at-risk students through targeted interventions and academic monitoring. Teach one unit per intake (three times per academic year) and contribute to learning development initiatives. Manage and track academic misconduct cases, ensuring compliance with policies. Maintain accurate student progress records and contribute to institutional reporting. Collaborate with academic staff and student support teams to improve learning outcomes. Selection Criteria: Degree-qualified in a relevant field Minimum of 3 years’ teaching experience, preferably in higher education Experience in supporting student learning and progression in a university setting Proficiency with Blackboard, Moodle, SharePoint, and student management systems. A student-first mindset with excellent communication and mentoring abilities. In return, we offer a competitive salary and a friendly and vibrant team environment to further enhance your career. If you are passionate about student success and academic excellence, we’d love to hear from you! Ensure to include a brief cover letter outlining your suitability for this fixed-term role, your employment history, and details of relevant industry experience, education, or qualifications. Only applications with a cover letter addressing the selection criteria will be considered. SCU Ventures is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer with a focus on our employees. We treasure skills, expertise, and commitment. We aim to attract, develop, motivate, reward, and retain the best people in the industry. Applications close Thursday, 27 February 2025. #J-18808-Ljbffr