Univen Talent Management - JS Job Details

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ACADEMIC ADVISOR - (1634)

Department

University of Venda -> Vice Chancellor and Principal -> Deputy Vice Chancellor: Teaching and Learning -> Centre for Higher Education Teaching and Learning (CHETL)

Job Title

ACADEMIC ADVISOR

Post Level

Teaching Assistance

Job Type

Part Time

Closing Date

31/7/2026

Job Requirements

Qualification

Bachelor's degree student studying towards Honours, Honours student studying towards a Master's degree, and or a Master's degree studying towards a PhD in any field of study, with higher education studies as an added advantage. The Candidate should be a registered student at Univen.
At least 1 year of experience as a Tutor

Duties

Provide holistic academic advising to students, including course selection, progression planning, and career-aligned guidance
Advises students on their academic plans and progress, academic schedule, choice of major, and other academic activities and career goals, to assist students in making decisions about personal educational goals leading to graduation
Identify and support at-risk students through early alert systems, targeted interventions, and appropriate referrals
Evaluate student performance data and advising trends to inform support strategies
Maintain accurate advising records and generate reports on student engagement, retention, and success
Participate in the development of learning advancement programs for the University
Conduct research on Teaching and Learning in the HET context
Conduct individual consultations with academic staff members
Initiate and drive programs aimed at enhancing staff support