Faculty Student Advisor

Student Advisor

Te Kaupeka Ako | Faculty of Education

• Full-time 37.5 hours per week (1.0 FTE)
• Continuing (i.e. permanent) position

 

What You Will Do
The University of Canterbury places its students first and strives to offer every student a 'world class learning environment' that promotes individual growth and development.

The Faculty of Education supports its students and graduates to not only achieve academically but also to develop attributes related to employability and entrepreneurship, bicultural confidence, global awareness and engagement with the community.

Reporting to the Academic Services Manager, you will be responsible for the provision of advice and assistance to students relating to degree programmes offered by the Faculty of Education. You will support student development through the provision of individualised support and engagement programmes including monitoring student performance. You will support the Academic Services Manager in activities related to enrolment, admissions, ongoing degree planning and progression, marketing and outreach.

Who You Are
As the successful candidate you will have:

• A Bachelor's Degree/Graduate Diploma (NZQA Level 7)
• Experience in providing degree-planning advice to students within a tertiary education environment
• Competence with database management, quantitative analysis and reporting with a knowledge of University regulations, interpretation and application of policies and procedures
• Excellent work standards, displaying accuracy and attention to detail
• An understanding of ethics, confidentiality, and pastoral care of students
• Excellent interpersonal, networking and problem solving skills
• Understanding of, and experience working in, the international education sector, preferably having worked with international students, international education agents and related stakeholders
• Understanding the processes and requirements of initial teacher education programmes, including selection and teaching placements
• Understanding of, and sensitivity to, cultural differences, multi-cultural and bi-cultural issues.

Who You Will Work With
The Faculty Student Advisors provide academic advice on programmes of study and academic regulations and policies with the Faculty. Academic advising is critical to student success and contributes to the retention, progression, and timely completion of qualifications.

For information about our team, please visit us @Education faculty | University of Canterbury

Why UC
Tangata Tū, Tangata Ora - Engaged, Empowered, Making a Difference.

The University of Canterbury is committed to accessible higher education, service to community and the encouragement of talent without barriers of distance, wealth, class, gender or ethnicity. The University explicitly aims to produce graduates and support staff who are engaged with their communities, empowered to act for good and determined to make a difference in the world.

For information about the range of fantastic benefits that UC offers including flexible work practices, study opportunities and generous superannuation and leave provisions, please visit us: http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/joinus

Based in Ōtautahi Christchurch, Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury stands for whanaungatanga - we value people and their differences, manaakitanga - we extend care and empower others, and tiakitanga - we will enhance and nurture our resources.

 

The closing date for this position is: 26 January 2024 (midnight, NZ time)
Please note applications will be reviewed after the close date.

Pēhea te tono mai | How You Apply
Applications for this position must be submitted on our careers website and should include a cover letter and resume. Please note, we do not accept applications by email, however we are happy to answer your queries in relation to the application process, please forward these to [email protected]

Due to current border restrictions, you must have Aotearoa New Zealand or Australian citizenship/permanent residency to be considered for this role.

 

Job Details

Reference #	18595
Posted on	22 Jan 2024
Closes on	26 Jan 2024 23:55
Location(s)	Christchurch
Expertise	Education & Training, Student Services
Job level(s)	Experienced
Work type(s)	Continuing (Permanent) full-time
More details (document)	PD Student Advisor.pdf
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