Academic Support Officer

Are you passionate about helping students achieve their educational goals and realise their full potential?

Taree Universities Campus (TUC) is seeking an enthusiastic and student-focused Academic Support Officer to provide academic and study support to students undertaking university and tertiary education in the Mid Coast LGA NSW.

This rewarding role will work closely with students from enrolment through to graduation, providing campus and individual support, workshops and learning programs that enhance student engagement, confidence, retention and academic success.

The successful candidate will have strong academic skills, experience supporting learners, excellent communication abilities and a genuine commitment to improving educational outcomes for regional communities.

The Role

Award – Educational Services (Post-Secondary Education) Award 2020 (MA75) General Staff Level 5-9 (according to qualifications and experience)

Hours – Flexible casual or part-time, approx. 20 hours per week

Duties – 

• Provide one-on-one academic and study support (orientation, constructive feedback to support the development of academic skills, completions)

• Deliver workshops and learning programs

• Assist students to navigate university systems, and relevant digital platforms and requirements

• Support student wellbeing, engagement and retention

• Build relationships with universities, schools and community partners

• Promote opportunities available through Taree Universities Campus

• From time to time this position may be assigned additional tasks within skill level, competency, and experience, to meet short-term operational needs.

About You

You will be an organised, approachable and motivated professional with experience supporting learners in a tertiary or educational setting. You enjoy helping others succeed, can communicate complex information clearly and are committed to creating positive educational outcomes for regional students.

Essential Requirements

• Relevant undergraduate qualification

• Strong academic literacy and research skills

• Experience supporting students in an educational environment

• Excellent communication and organisational skills

• Current Driver Licence, Working with Children Check and National Police Check (or ability to obtain)

Desirable

·         Undergraduate degree in humanities (e.g. Education, Arts, Social Sciences, Linguistics)

·         Experience working with/in universities and/or TAFE.

·         Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

·         Current First Aid / Mental Health First Aid Certificates

·         Postgraduate degree

Join us in creating pathways to higher education and supporting regional students to thrive.

Taree Universities Campus is part of the Australian Government’s Regional University Study Hubs (RUSH) Program

For further information on this role please contact Evan Weller: ••••@tareeuni.org.au