University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria
RESPONSIBILITIES:
General support to the Deputy Dean: Research and Postgraduate Studies in matters related to postgraduate students
Coordinate and assist during postgraduate support sessions
Track postgraduate students’ performance and direct them to available support structures at the University of Pretoria such as finance, academic support, counselling and other services available
Assist during the annual Faculty Research Legotla which serves as a platform for postgraduate students to showcase their research
Provide academic advising services to postgraduate students in the Faculty of Education on study paths and associated career options
Contribute to academic skills development sessions with postgraduate students on topics such as academic writing, time management, goal setting and study skills
Create a data base to monitor registered postgraduate student numbers and postgraduate student progress
Assist with the establishment of holistic student engagement and support in the Faculty of Education
Identify ‘at risk’ students and conduct special individual support sessions/tutorials with them and manage data on student interactions.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Honours degree in Educational Psychology or Psychology or Social Work
Three years’ experience as a tutor, mentor or advisor at a tertiary institution
Experience in data capturing.
ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:
Master’s degree in Educational Psychology or Psychology or Social Work
Experience in student counselling or career counselling
Experience in working with university students in an orientation, advising, retention, student life, residence life, service learning or closely related field
Knowledge of the UP-campus ecology
The ability to handle a variety of complex tasks simultaneously, meet stringent deadlines and work under pressure for extended periods of time.
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