Academic Skills Advisor, Education Portfolio

• Full-time, ongoing position in academic advisory - Targeted role for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates.

• Salary Level HEW 7 ($98,000- $102,000 p.a + 17% Superannuation) and Flexible Working Arrangements

• Based at the in the heart of Melbourne at the CBD campus

About You

Working within an interdisciplinary team, the Academic Skills Advisor (ASA) is responsible for enhancing students’ academic outcomes in language, academic writing, mathematics, and science. This role  includes supporting First Nation’s academics.

The ASA provides strategic and targeted delivery of specialised learning support that is designed to maximise access and inclusion. With a ‘digital first’ model, we create digital learning resources that enable a truly global service. A priority for this position is digital fluency for digital literacy and the creation of digital learning objects, using systems and platforms that are fit for purpose.
Our service model provides study support online for all students across all cohorts, through online Study Support consultations and in-person across libraries in Study Support Hubs.

We require a culture capable of adapting and evolving to meet the needs and expectations of the Library and to define and develop digital pedagogical products that will add the greatest value. Change and innovation are underpinned by collecting and using data to make evidence-based decisions and analytics to demonstrate value and impact.

To be successful in this position, you will have:

• The ability to deliver educational online study support services across a range of online platforms.

• An understanding of curriculum architecture and pedagogical design principles to embed skills development workshops and e-resources in CMS Canvas.

• Competency in digital pedagogical products to design and develop e-resources to enhance students’ academic language, literacy, math and science learning outcomes. This includes supporting first nation academics. 

• An understanding in the delivery of specialised learning support designed to maximise access and inclusion in one of specialist areas: English language, academic writing, mathematics, or science.

• Experience in using data-driven, evidence-based decisions and analytics to demonstrate value and impact.

Qualifications:

Relevant qualifications and/or experience

Desirable:

A postgraduate qualification in education, applied linguistics or TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) and/or significant relevant experience in a tertiary environment.

Additional Info: This is a Targeted position and we encourage applicants of Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage to apply.

This is a recruitment strategy to increase the Aboriginal workforce in accordance with section 12 of the Vic – Equal Opportunity Act 2010.

Appointment to this position is subject to passing and maintaining a Working with Children Check and other checks including National Police Check as required by the specific role.

RMIT University Library 

RMIT University Library sits within the Education Portfolio and is a creative partner in the achievement of RMIT University’s teaching, learning and research goals.  It engages with other groups within the University to design initiatives that have a positive impact on the student experience including the provision of direct support, advice and guidance for students’ academic skill development.   It provides resources, services and facilities to support the information needs of RMIT's large and globally distributed student and staff population and supplies expertise for the management of the University’s archives and business information.

In order to support the goals and operations of the University the Library is arranged into 4 main functional areas: Learning; Teaching and Research; Collections and Quality and Engagement. The RMIT Library increasingly delivers collections and services online to maximize access by the RMIT user population. 

For further info see here www.rmit.edu.au/library

To Apply 

Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link below.

For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact Anna Bicknell, Snr Coordinator, Academic Skills via email [email protected]

Position Description

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Applications close 11.59pm on Sunday 7th April 2024

Applications Close:
7 Apr 2024 11.59 pm

RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to  being  a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Isla n der community.  

At RMIT, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply to RMIT. To discuss adjustment requirements, please contact Kassie (Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor), via [email protected] or visit our Careers page for more contact information - https://www.rmit.edu.au/careers .

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