Academic Skills Advisor

Updated: 12 months ago
Location: Melbourne, VICTORIA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: The position may have been removed or expired!

Overview:

  • Full-time, Fixed Term position until November 2023 part time and job share will be considered

  • Salary Level HEW 7 + 17% Superannuation

  • Based at the Melbourne CBD and Bundoora campus

About the role

As the Academic Skills Advisor, you will primarily be responsible for working to enhance students’ academic outcomes in the areas of language, academic writing, mathematics and science.

You will provide 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.

About you

To be successful in this position, you will have a wealth of knowledge in mathematics and accounting and/or business writing acting as a tutor and trusted advisor to students by providing study support online for all cohorts through Ask the Library ‘live chat’ service and across libraries in Study Support Hubs, city and Bundoora campuses.

You will also have as a minimum:

  • A Degree in a relevant discipline with significant relevant experience, or a postgraduate qualification in education, applied linguistics or TESOL with significant relevant experience in a tertiary environment

  • Ability to deliver educational online study support services using ‘live chat’ and webinars

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

  • Excellent computer literacy skills and experience with digital pedagogical products to design and develop e-resources to enhance students’ academic language, literacy, and STEM learning outcomes

  • Demonstrated understanding and experience in the delivery of specialised learning support designed to maximise access and inclusion in one of specialist areas: mathematics or science

  • Sound organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and work in an agile and flexible manner to deliver agreed outcomes within deadlines

  • Excellent customer service skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team to initiate, develop, and negotiate effective relationships with clients, including students

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

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check and National Police Check

About the Group

RMIT University Library 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.

To Apply 

Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing your suitability for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply’ button.

For further information about this position, please click on the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact Anna Bicknell via [email protected]  

Position Description

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Applications Close:
12 Apr 2023 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.  

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