Senior Learning Skills Advisor (6929)
Senior Learning Skills Advisor (6929)
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Job Description
Senior Learning Skills Advisor
Contract: Full-time ongoing position
Location: Melbourne Docklands
Salary Level: Professional Level 6 $109871 to $126350 plus 17% super and great benefits!
About Us
For 30 years Monash College has provided over 100000 students with a direct pathway to Monash University one of the worlds top 50 universities through Diplomas Foundation Year and English programs. As a fully owned subsidiary of Monash University the College serves as the principal gateway to the University for students.
About your next role
As a Senior Learning Skills Advisor you will provide specialist and technical learning skills support services that promote academic achievement for our students across all Monash College programs. You will influence the learning outcomes and success through providing hands on and proactive solutions and strategies that address the unique needs of a broad range of international students.
Using your recent and relevant experience you will design and implement education programs and resources (digital and print) that address identified learning support needs of students you will lead individual and group learning sessions on key academic skills as well as providing provide mentorship in specific situations and you will act as a central point of contact and trusted advisor on learning support that is congruent with best practice and contemporary teaching and learning practices.
You will collaborate with and develop effective stakeholder relationships across our organisation you will develop sustainable and strategically important programs that contribute to student success and you will use data and evidence to inform your approach to designing and delivering interventions that meet students learning needs.
As a specialist expert in education this role lends towards someone who gains satisfaction from influencing the success of others is able to apply an analytical and problem solving approach to a variety of situations and is a strong team contributor who is energised by interacting with others.
A typical day in this position might involve:
- connecting with students and teachers on specific academic development strategies to meet immediate needs that allow for program completion
- running workshops to identify solutions and strategies innovation in learning products or upskilling on skills needed to transition to university
- identifying opportunities to develop new initiatives based on current student performance trends and transition data
- working with your immediate team on opportunities to modernise team operating practices
- working one on one with a teacher who has an at risk but highly capable student who is new to Australia
We are looking for someone who has:
- A degree or postgraduate qualification in Education (or similar) and experience in a tertiary education environment. Additional qualifications relevant to International Education such as a recognised qualification in TESOL are advantageous.
- Significant experience working in an education environment identifying and applying approaches to teaching and learning that suit the needs of students in a transition environment. You will be able to develop strategies and then translate them to tactical solutions that provide a positive impact to learners and valued support for teachers.
- An understanding of what motivates students and the range of factors that impact on academic backgrounds.
- Prior experience working with students from different cultural backgrounds strong communication and interpersonal skills and will be able to confidently provide tailored advice to students.
- Proven experience developing peer based learning programs with an understanding of English and Maths requirements for Tertiary study across a broad range of disciplines and able to use technology and data to influence problem solving.
To Apply
If this sounds like an opportunity for you then we would like to hear from you. Please submit your application with your CV and cover letter by clicking Apply by Sunday 15 June.
We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible as we will be reviewing and shortlisting applications as they are received.
Monash College is committed to enabling and recruiting for a flexible and inclusive working environment. We encourage you to apply even if you dont meet every single criterion for this role. You might still be the right candidate for this role or a great fit for another role at the College.
Should you require any specific support or adjustments throughout the recruitment process and beyond please advise us and well be happy to assist.
In accordance with our commitment to the safety well-being and rights of children and young people all employees must hold a valid Working with Children Check (or VIT registration) at all times.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Student
