Academic Success Coach - Fixed term contract

University Of Pretoria; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university seeks an Academic Success Coach dedicated to supporting undergraduate students. The role includes advising on curriculum changes, offering psychosocial support, and tracking student performance. Applicants with an Hons degree in a relevant field and experience in higher education are encouraged to apply. This position offers an opportunity to positively impact student success within a top-tier academic environment.

Qualifications

• At least a Hons degree in a relevant field.
• Three years of experience working with university students.
• Experience in higher education as a tutor, mentor, or advisor.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic advising and support to undergraduate students.
• Manage data on student interactions.
• Present workshops to address student needs.

Skills

Time management

Communication skills

Empathy

Organizational skills

Education

Hons degree in Educational Psychology, Psychology or Social Work

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

UP Professional and Support

DEPARTMENT: Department of Student Affairs - Faculty of Education (one post)

POST TITLE: Academic Success Coach

PEROMNES POST LEVEL: 8

In pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria wishes to invite applications for the following vacancy.

The University of Pretoria's commitment to quality makes us one of the top research Universities in the country and gives us a competitive advantage in international science and technology development.

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 students with problems, such as financial and psychological, to the relevant support 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 Educational Psychology, 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 education as a tutor, mentor, advisor, or similar, at a tertiary institution
  
  

Required Competencies (skills, Knowledge And Behavioural Attributes)

KNOWLEDGE OF

• Curriculum issues
• Time management and goal setting
• Stress Management
• Systems available at the University of Pretoria
• Student Counselling
  
  

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES IN TERMS OF

• Running workshops
• Conducting 1-1 interviews
• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word)
• Working online
• IT experience in terms of data capturing.
  
  

Behavioural Competencies

• Follow through on recommendations and case management ability.
• Empathetic towards students
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with people from various backgrounds and levels
• Coping with stress
• Have a caring and nurturing nature
• Empathetic to student needs
• Facilitation skills
• Organisational skills
  
  

Added Advantages And Preferences

• Two years of career counselling experience.
  
  

The all-inclusive remuneration package for this contract position will be commensurate with the incumbent’s level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines.

Applicants are requested to apply online at www.up.ac.za, and follow the link: Careers@UP.

In Applying For This Post, Please Attach

• A comprehensive CV;
• Certified copies of qualifications;
• Names, e-mail addresses and telephone details of three referees whom we have permission to contact.
  
  

CLOSING DATE: 15 July 2025

No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements.

ENQUIRIES: Mandy Moropa, Tel: [phone] or application-related enquiries, and Prof Johan Wassermann, Tel: [phone] for enquiries relating to the post content.

Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 31 August 2025, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.

The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity.

In accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference will be given, to candidates from under-represented designated groups.

All candidates who comply with the requirements for appointment are invited to apply.

By applying for this vacancy, the candidates consent to undergo verification of personal credentials and related information including, but not limited to, qualifications, criminal record, credit record, current and historic disciplinary proceedings as part of the selection process.

The University of Pretoria reserves the right to not fill the advertised positions.