Learning Advisor | Palmerston North
Students and Global Engagement
Term length: Ongoing
Hours of work: Full-time
Position Overview
Join our team and play a pivotal role in enhancing student success and academic achievement. Collaborate with staff from the Centre for Learner Success to improve student transition, retention, and completion by providing essential academic support services. You will be involved in developing and delivering learning, writing, and study skills programs through workshops and online resources. Work closely with teaching and library staff to integrate academic literacy skills into course curricula, and support students individually and in groups to help them develop the skills they need to achieve their academic goals and become independent learners.
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
We are looking for a Learning Advisor to join a dedicated academic support team at Massey University, on our Palmerston North campus.
The position requires a skilled professional who can provide academic reading, writing, and study skills support to assist our tauira to become independent learners and ultimately succeed at university study.
Our ideal candidates will have:
A recognised teaching qualification is highly desirable.
A Master’s qualification is essential, with a thesis-based PhD being highly desirable.
Excellent academic writing skills.
Significant experience in higher education teaching and/or academic support sector.
Knowledge of the issues and barriers for students in tertiary education and for Māori, Pacific, Disabled and Rainbow/Takatāpui people.
Experience in developing and delivering academic resources and workshops.
Be a great collaborator, communicator, and connector with excellent problem-solving skills.
Competency in, or a desire and willingness to undertake professional development in, Te Reo Māori, Tikanga and Te Tiriti principles.
The salary band for this position is $67,184 to $95,514 based on skills and experience.
Ko wai mātou | About us
At Massey University we embrace diversity and talent and provide our employees with an excellent working environment and an extensive range of opportunities to develop intellectually, professionally, and personally.
Employee benefits include:
Up to 6.75% company superannuation scheme
A competitive salary with four weeks of annual leave plus one week of paid University holidays
Study and career development opportunities
For more information, please visit Benefits of Working at Massey.
If you are passionate about empowering students to reach their full potential and thrive in their academic journey, we want to hear from you! Apply now to join our team and make a lasting impact on student success.
The employment setting will involve work with people across the lifespan and applicants will be required to comply with the requirements of the Vulnerable Children Act 2014 and the Vulnerable Children (Requirements for Safety Checks of Children’s Workers) Regulations 2015.
For enquiries about this role, please contact Andrea Trueman, Manager – Centre for Learner Success at a.trueman@massey.ac.nz or on 04 979 3770.
Closing date: 18 August 2024
Reference number: SGE_SLS_606_07/24
For further information and to apply online, visit: http://masseyunicareers.nga.net.nz
