International Student Advisor

Job no:514350
Work type:Fixed term - Part-time
Campus:Adelaide
Categories:Student Services and Learning support, HEO7

(HE07) $95,017 - $106,270 per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies.

Part time (0.5 FTE), fixed term contract available until 31 December 2024 for an International Student Advisor to join the Student Experience team.

The International Student Advisor is responsible for providing services to assist international students during key transition periods (e.g. arrival in Adelaide, first semester of enrolment, and graduation). The International Student Advisor will provide assistance to help students adjust to the cultural and learning environment and assist students to resolve problems. The International Student Advisor will also work with individuals and groups to facilitate positive educational and personal outcomes.

To be successful you will need:

• Demonstrated ability to work with people to problem solve personal issues and resolve complex situations, with empathy and accuracy.
• Demonstrated ability to work with people from diverse language and cultural backgrounds, with respect.
• Experience in delivering engaging and professional presentations to large cohorts, tailoring each presentation to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated capacity to meet competing and demanding deadlines.
• Knowledge of the ESOS Act and affiliated National Code of Practice and a working knowledge of the student visa program as it pertains to students in higher education.

The successful candidate should have knowledge of the Australian tertiary sector, and particularly a well-developed understanding of the issues facing international students.

Knowledge of Chinese culture and language would be highly regarded.

This position requires a valid Working with Children Check.

Enjoy an outstanding career environment

The University of Adelaide is a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaborations - offers you a vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.

It also enables us to attract high-calibre people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading. Our work's cutting-edge nature - not just in your own area, but across virtually the full spectrum of human endeavour - provides a constant source of inspiration.

Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity consistent with our Staff Values and Behaviour Framework and our Values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery. We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills, knowledge and capability of all our staff.

We embrace flexibility as a key principle to allow our people to manage the changing demands of work, personal and family life.

In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include: salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities. 

Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/jobs

Your division's broader role

The Division of Academic and Student Engagement drives the University's strategic activities in relation to learning and teaching. This includes ensuring all Adelaide students have a quality experience, and investing in our academic staff's professional development.

Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/dase/division-leadership

If you have the talent, we'll give you the opportunity. Together, let's make history.

Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button to be taken through to the online application form. Please ensure you submit a resume, as well as a cover letter addressing your suitability and experience for the position, referring to the selection criteria, in no more than 2 pages.

Applications close 11:55pm, 7 July 2024.

The University reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.

For further information

For a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact:

Shawna Hooton
Manager, International Student Support
P: +61 (8) 8313 6087
E: [email protected]

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The University of Adelaide is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Female applicants, people with a disability and/or and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application. 

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