Academic Success Coach - Fixed Term Contract

University of Pretoria / Universiteit van Pretoria; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pretoria is seeking an Academic Success Coach to support undergraduate students through academic advising, track their performance, and refer them to necessary support services. This fixed-term role requires a strong educational background and experience in higher education to guide students through academic challenges effectively.

Qualifications

• A Hons degree in Educational Psychology, Psychology or Social Work.
• Three years experience working with university students or young people.
• Three years experience in higher education as a tutor, mentor, advisor, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic advising and support to undergraduate students.
• Track students' performance and refer them to support services.
• Manage data on student interactions and present workshops.

Skills

Academic advising

Data management

Student support

Education

Hons degree in Educational Psychology, Psychology or Social Work

Job description

Job title : Academic Success Coach - Fixed Term Contract

Job Location : Gauteng, Pretoria Deadline : August 04, 2025 Quick Recommended Links

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RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Academic advising of undergraduate students (including but not limited to : participating in the orientation of new students, advising on curriculum changes / module changes / drops / additions and withdrawal
• Support undergraduate students at risk of not succeeding
• Direct / Refer studentswith problems, such as financial and psychological, to the relevantsupport services
• Track students’ performance and direct them to the academic assistance available
• Manage data on student interactions
• Present workshops to address student needs
• Academic advising (including but not limited to) participating in the orientation of new students, advising on curriculum changes / module changes / drops / adds and withdrawal
• Managing and maintaining data on student interactions;
• Supporting students or young people who face psychosocial and / or academic challenges;
• Maintaining an advisory file on each advisee; and
• Participating in projects from time to time as delegated by management.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS :

• A Hons degree in EducationalPsychology, Psychology or Social Work, or a related field;
• Three years’ experience working with university students and / or young people.
• Three years’ experience working in higher educationas a tutor, mentor, advisor, or similar, at a tertiary institution