Academic Support Coordinator (Foundation Studies)
Academic Support Coordinator (Foundation Studies)
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Job Description
Overview:
Part-time 12 months fixed term role
Circa $117K (prorata) 12% Superannuation
The role focuses on delivering tailored academic and pastoral support helping students succeed and building a strong sense of belonging within a supportive learning environment.
Excellent office location - Franklin Street Melbourne Hybrid working
Our Values -PassionImpactInclusionIntegrityImagination Courage
About RMIT University Pathways (RMIT UP)
RMIT UP owned by RMIT University provides education solutions for students academics and professionals in Australia and globally.
Our mission is to offer transformative learning experiences and pathways that open global opportunities guided by RMITs values of inclusion imagination integrity courage passion and impact. We place student and customer experience at the forefront of everything we do.
Our key programs include Foundation Studies ELICOS English for Academic Purposes (EAP) language testing and Informit a leading research database focused on Australasian content.
About the role
As Academic Support Coordinator you will design and deliver an integrated program of academic support that responds to the diverse learning needs cultural backgrounds and goals of students. Your responsibilities will include subject specific mentoring running targeted workshops supporting students at risk and collaborating with professional and teaching staff to address emerging challenges. A strong focus of the role is early intervention helping students particularly younger and underperforming learnersovercome barriers to success and articulate smoothly to their next stage of study. You will also play a key role in fostering student engagement and wellbeing connecting with RMITs extensive support services and contributing to initiatives that drive retention engagement and overall student success.
About You
You will bring:
A relevant tertiary qualification at postgraduate level (Education Applied Linguistics TESOL or related discipline).
Experience teaching international students particularly in ELICOS VCE or Foundation Studies.
Strong knowledge of curriculum design learning support strategies and student-centred approaches.
Demonstrated ability to identify and support students at risk including Under 18s.
Excellent interpersonal and mentoring skills with the ability to build rapport across diverse cultural backgrounds.
A collaborative approach working effectively with academic and professional staff to support student success.
Well-developed problem-solving organisation and reporting skills.
Knowledge of compliance frameworks in the international education sector.
Proficiency with MS Office and experience using student management systems and online learning platforms.
What we offer you
We value our people and are committed to providing a supportive inclusive and rewarding work environment. As part of our team youll enjoy:
Salary Packaging Options and exclusive employee discounts at leading retailers.
A strong focus on health and wellbeing including RMIT-subsidised gym memberships Employee Assistance Program (EAP) access and discounted childcare options.
Access to professional development opportunities such as training upskilling leadership programs and LinkedIn Learning.
A positive workplace culture with a staff reward program and a staff wellbeing program.
To Apply
Please submit your CV and a cover letter addressing your suitability for this position by clicking on the Apply link. Cover letters should be addressed to HR
Our Commitment to Inclusion
At RMIT UP we foster a culture of safety wellbeing and inclusion ensuring everyone feels valued and respected. We embrace diversity and treat all individuals with fairness regardless of gender gender identity marital or family status sexual orientation age ethnicity religious beliefs cultural or socio-economic background perspectives or experiences.
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child-safe organisation. We actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates.
As a Disability Confident Recruitment Team we are happy to adjust the recruitment process to meet accessibility needs. Please contact us at with your preferred communication method and we will be in touch to discuss your requirements.
Read our Child Safety Policy: Child Safety Policy
We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer we commit to responding to every applicant.
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Applications Close:
14 Oct 2025 11.59 pmRMIT Up is a successful provider of a range of education solutions supporting lifelong development goals to students academics and professionals located in Melbourne and overseas.
Our people are integral to the success of our Company. We are experienced professionals who are committed to providing the highest standard of service and support to our clients and colleagues. At RMIT Up we offer a friendly supportive and flexible working environment and culture with a range of employee benefits including access to health and wellbeing services and discounts discounted travel professional development opportunities and more.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Part-Time
