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Share your expertise in academic skill development and passion for student success, to enhance our students' learning experiences.
UC Level 7, Salary Range $97,428 pa - $105,548 pa + 17% Super
Full Time, Continuing Opportunity
About us:
Join University of Canberra where we walk together to foster an inclusive community. Together, we endeavour to empower, connect, and exchange knowledge with our diverse people, cultures, and environments.
We stand firm and dedicated to upholding fundamental values such as inclusivity, honouring Indigenous cultures (Narragunnawali), driving positive change, nurturing curiosity, and promoting collaborative efforts. We are committed to leading the national education sector in championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility via Connected – A Decadal Strategy 2023-2032 . UC encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities and people from culturally diverse groups.
About the opportunity:
Are you passionate about supporting adult learners and enhancing their educational journeys? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment and have experience in delivering online learning support services, academic literacies and/or numeracy instruction? If so, we invite you to apply.
As an experienced educator, you will play a crucial role in fostering student success by delivering exceptional learning support to students. You will work closely within a dynamic team, engaging with stakeholders across the university to facilitate independent learning and cater to individual needs. In this role, you'll be involved in both supporting and managing projects and learning support services, providing you with the chance to gain valuable leadership experience
Responsibilities include:
Leading the design, implementation, delivery and evaluation of innovative learning support programs, including those for online students
Collaborating with staff across the university to create targeted evidence-based intervention strategies
Design, deliver and evaluate programs, training and resources to develop students’ academic and digital literacies, numeracy,and research skills
Prepare students for major assessment hurdles or other forms of learning tasks
Play a key part in contributing to student transition, retention and success.
Must haves:
An undergraduate degree and/or post graduate qualification in education or related discipline (e.g. TESOL, applied linguistics) with relevant teaching or learning advising experience, either in secondary, adult or higher education, with a focus on academic literacies and/or numeracy.
Offerings/ Benefits/ Culture:
The University offers excellent conditions and benefits such as:
Flexible working arrangements
Family-friendly policies
On campus Gym, Medical services, Cafes, Post office, Supermarket and Childcare facilities.
Professional Development offerings (study assistance, corporate programs and discounts)
Innovative work environment with a diverse and inclusive culture
Access to Employee Assistance Program and a corporate private Health Plan (Bupa)
What we need from you: To be considered for this position, we require your CV and a cover letter explaining what skills you would bring to the role; no additional documents are necessary.
Submit your CV through the “Apply Now” tab. We kindly ask that you take this opportunity to align your CV with the Position Description , ensuring that your skills and experience are clearly articulated in connection with the specific requirements of the role.
If you are initially shortlisted, you may be asked to complete an online one-way video interview. There will be a list of pre-set questions that will need to be answered within a stipulated time.
Working rights: Applicants who wish to apply for this position should have valid working rights at the time of submission.
WWVP: The University of Canberra is committed to the safety of vulnerable and young people. As such, successful applicants will be required to have a current ACT working with vulnerable people registration. For further details on how to apply please click https://www.accesscanberra.act.gov.au
For job specific information: please contact Mrs Gail Heinrich, Manager Study Skills on 02 6206 8353 or email Gail.Heinrich@canberra.edu.au
Recruitment and application questions: please contact the Talent Acquisition team on 02 6206 3867 or email uctalent@canberra.edu.au
Closing date: 11.55pm, Sunday 22 September 2024
