Academic MentorAdviser- Australia
Academic MentorAdviser- Australia
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Job Description
Academic Counselor /Mentor:
- Establishing rapport mentoring and motivating students throughout their time studying in Australia.
- Developing and facilitating individual and group academic and career advising sessions.
- Conducting onetoone student coaching sessions assessing and addressing social psychological and physical wellbeing.
- Establishing and/or maintaining relationships with key student services offices at their community college: international student services academic advising career planning health and mental health services etc.
- Collaborating with Team Lead and other local advisors/coaches to plan and carry out site visits (periodical social and educational outings for the students).
- Implementing academic and social counseling programs policies guidelines standards and regulations.
- Guiding students as they prepare for apply/transfer to and enroll in 4year universities.
- Maintaining students digital portfolios and tracking progress toward goals attendance engagement behavior and wellbeing.
- Taking detailed notes in digital system the progress of each student advisor/coach s cohort; reporting and logging any instances of misconduct or contract breach.
- Coordinating clear plans for struggling students to bring them back on track.
- Supporting the review and evaluation of the effectiveness of counseling/coaching programs performance.
- Maintaining a repository of learning resources for all the other students.
- Identifying extracurricular activities to enhance students academic experience.
- Helping students with language and cultural adaptation.
- Serving as the primary point of contact for students in an emergency.
Requirements
Qualifications and Skills:
University degree or equivalent in a related field Master s Degree is desirable.
Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in a related field.
Bilingual in English and Arabic is desirable but not required
Strong understanding of the higher education system in the United States and Canada
Excellent communication problemsolving and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Demonstrated expertise working with international students including providing crosscultural training
Benefits
Education: Bachelor s degree Arts , Education, Counseling, or related Degree
Education
Bachelor Degree
Employment Type
Full Time
