Learning Advisor

Job Description

Key Relationships:

• Dean Academic Programs  

• Program Convenors 

• Students 

• Academic team 

• Student Wellbeing team 

3. Key Result Areas:

• Working with the key ECU SL stakeholders in the development, evaluation and implementation of strategies to enhance academic outcomes; 

• Contribute to the development and provision of strategies which enhance the student experience, including orientation and social, learning and cultural events; 

• Collaborate with the academic team on the development of study skills workshops that assist with assignment writing, research, essay structuring, academic writing and referencing. 

• Developing, delivering and evaluating programs and services to strengthen English Language proficiency of students; 

• Providing individual student counselling in relation to English language enhancement, academic performance, course advice, academic policies and procedures, program progression and other study related issues; 

• Provide individual counselling to students with regard to academic performance, course advice, academic policies and procedures, program progression and other study related issues; 

• Contribute to strategies and projects that promote student retention and success; 

• Provide targeted support for students at risk, in collaboration with the academic team; 

• Maintain awareness of the regulatory and University environment as it relates to student support and ensure compliance with policy frameworks; 

• Other related tasks and projects as requested by the Dean. 

Qualifications

Essential: 

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline, such as applied linguistics, TESOL and / or equivalent practical experience in a related role within higher education industry or similar. 

• Demonstrated experience in the development and delivery of language enhancement programs. 

• Demonstrated evidence of the ability to teach academic skills to individuals and groups from diverse backgrounds, and to assess academic skills literacy. 

• Demonstrated highly developed oral and written communication skills with a proven ability to consult and liaise with a wide range of people from diverse range of backgrounds. 

• Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision with proven ability to manage conflicting priorities and meet deadlines. 

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment and contribute to the development and delivery of strategies aimed at improving student learning outcomes. 

• Demonstrated commitment to providing a quality customer service to students with a strong focus on accurate and timely advice. 

• Demonstrated ability to plan, develop, promote, facilitate, monitor and evaluate learning programs or events. 

• Competency using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and willingness and ability to quickly adapt to new computer systems/programs. 

• Demonstrated high level interpersonal and oral communication skills, with a proven ability to consult and liaise with a wide range people from culturally diverse backgrounds. 

• Qualification or experience in teaching students English as a second language. 

• Experience in working in a higher education environment 

Desirable: 

• Experience in working in a higher education environment 

Additional Information

Our Kandy Campus is located on Peradeniya Road.

How to Apply

Applications will be assessed upon receipt, and interested candidates are encouraged to apply at the earliest opportunity.

All applicants must have full working rights in Sri Lanka to be considered.

Edith Cowan University Sri Lanka staff are employed by Australian College of Business and Technology Pvt Ltd, part of the Navitas Group. Navitas is a leading global provider of educational services and learning solutions.

To view other opportunities, please visit navitas.com/careers.