Academic Success Coach - Postgrad - One Year Contract (Renewable)

University of Pretoria / Universiteit van Pretoria; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking an Academic Success Coach to support postgraduate students in Gauteng, Pretoria. The role involves academic advising, monitoring student performance, and contributing to skills development. Ideal candidates should have an Honours degree and experience in tutoring or mentoring. This is a one-year contract position with the possibility of renewal.

Qualifications

• Three years’ experience as a tutor, mentor or advisor at a tertiary institution.
• Experience in data capturing.

Responsibilities

• Support the Deputy Dean in managing postgraduate students.
• Coordinate postgraduate support sessions.
• Assist with the annual Faculty Research Legotla.

Skills

Tutoring

Data capturing

Academic advising

Education

Honours degree in Educational Psychology or Psychology or Social Work

Master's degree in Educational Psychology or Psychology or Social Work

Job description

Job title : Academic Success Coach - Postgrad - One Year Contract (Renewable)

Job Location : Gauteng, Pretoria

Deadline : September 22, 2025

RESPONSIBILITIES

• General support to the Deputy Dean: Research and Postgraduate Studies in matters related to postgraduate students
• Coordinate and assist during postgraduate support sessions
• Track postgraduate students’ performance and direct them to available support structures at the University of Pretoria such as finance, academic support, counselling and other services available
• Assist during the annual Faculty Research Legotla which serves as a platform for postgraduate students to showcase their research
• Provide academic advising services to postgraduate students in the Faculty of Education on study paths and associated career options
• Contribute to academic skills development sessions with postgraduate students on topics such as academic writing, time management, goal setting and study skills
• Create a data base to monitor registered postgraduate student numbers and postgraduate student progress
• Assist with the establishment of holistic student engagement and support in the Faculty of Education
• Identify ‘at risk’ students and conduct special individual support sessions / tutorials with them and manage data on student interactions

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Honours degree in Educational Psychology or Psychology or Social Work
• Three years’ experience as a tutor, mentor or advisor at a tertiary institution
• Experience in data capturing

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES

• Master's degree in Educational Psychology or Psychology or Social Work
• Experience in student counselling or career counselling
• Experience in working with university students in an orientation, advising, retention, student life, residence life, service learning or closely related field
• Knowledge of the UP-campus ecology
• The ability to handle a variety of complex tasks simultaneously, meet stringent deadlines and work under pressure for extended periods of time
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