Description:
The Academic Support Mentor is dedicated to ensuring every SuniTAFE student achieves success, no matter the course or campus. Whether they're returning to study after a long break, a flexi student feeling overwhelmed by independent study, or struggling with a specific topic, we're here to help them succeed. Our mission is to boost academic skills by providing personalized support and strategies tailored to unique needs. If the student is unsure about their progress or feeling demotivated while studying alone, this position provides guidance to get them back on track and reignite motivation. Plus, if the student needs to enhance their study skills, the Academic Support Mentor is the key to unlocking academic excellence and achieving goals.
SuniTAFE is an award-winning large provider of vocational education and training in north-west Victoria.
We are well positioned, with our campuses located in Mildura and Swan Hill, to orchestrate the continued delivery of excellent education and training in this region. We have experienced trainers, teachers and community providers offering qualification across a range of courses and customised skill set training covering multiple sectors relevant to the community and stakeholders.
Key Selection Criteria
• Certificate IV Education Support and/or significant experience in Teaching/VET Sector or tutoring and supporting adult learners.
• Qualification in TESOL or applied linguistics is an asset.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of the VET training system.
• High level of English language and literacy skills with the ability to explain language errors to domestic and international students.
• Ability to quickly grasp key points in a student’s study material and be able to guide student to find relevant information.
• Ability to identify student weaknesses and develop strategies to address.
• Ability to build student confidence.
• Ability to plan and run study skills workshops.
• Organisational skills to maintain student appointments and contact.
The successful candidate will be required to provide:
• A successful criminal record check which is less than 6 months old; and
• A working with children check.
Applications for this position will remain open until 27 April 2024.
For a position description please go to Current Positions at www.sunitafe.edu.au . For further information please contact Lyn Andrew, Team Leader - Student Support Services on 03 5022 2228 or landrew@sunitafe.edu.au
Sunraysia Institute of TAFE (SuniTAFE) is a child safe organisation that is committed to the safety of children and young people. Please read SuniTAFE's Commitment to Child Safety.
This position is open to Australian residents only or those with current working rights in Australia.