Academic Advisor (Higher Education)

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and retirement benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive campus community

Direct impact on student success

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a supportive Academic Advisor to guide students through higher education at their Nelspruit campus. You will provide personalized advising on course selection, degree planning, and career exploration to help students stay on track for graduation.

You will educate students on university policies, connect them with tutoring and counseling services, and monitor progress to ensure success. Strong communication and empathy are essential in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in education, counseling, student affairs, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in academic advising or student support in higher education.
• Strong understanding of university structures and degree requirements.
• Excellent communication, listening, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with diverse student populations with empathy.
• Proficiency in student information systems and advising technologies.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized academic advising to a caseload of university students.
• Assist students with course registration, degree planning, and progress tracking.
• Educate students on university policies, procedures, and academic resources.
• Guide students in exploring career paths and setting realistic academic goals.
• Connect students with campus support services (tutoring, counseling).
• Monitor student academic progress and intervene when necessary to offer support.

Skills

Student advising

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Empathetic guidance

Multicultural competence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education, Counseling, Student Affairs, or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Student information systems (SIS)

Advising technologies

Job description

About the Role

Our client is searching for a supportive and knowledgeable Academic Advisor to guide students through their higher education journey at their campus in Nelspruit . This role is essential in helping students navigate course selection, academic planning, career exploration, and university policies. You will provide personalized advising to ensure students stay on track for graduation and achieve their academic and career aspirations. The successful candidate will be instrumental in fostering student success and retention, acting as a key point of contact for academic guidance and support within a dynamic university setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide individualized academic advising to a caseload of university students.
• Assist students with course registration, degree planning, and progress tracking.
• Educate students on university policies, procedures, and academic resources.
• Guide students in exploring career paths and setting realistic academic goals.
• Connect students with appropriate campus support services (e.g., tutoring, counseling).
• Monitor student academic progress and intervene when necessary to offer support.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Education, Counseling, Student Affairs, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in academic advising or student support in higher education.
• Strong understanding of university academic structures and degree requirements.
• Excellent communication, listening, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with diverse student populations and provide empathetic guidance.
• Proficiency in student information systems and advising technologies.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development in student affairs.
• Supportive campus community and collaborative work environment.
• Direct impact on student academic success and retention.