Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (Education), Centre for Flexible Learning - LLG005
The Opportunity
Student Learning Support (SLS) provides support services for students in their endeavor for academic excellence. SLS programmes ensure that all students are better equipped to handle tertiary studies and get a step closer to their academic goal.
The Student Learning Specialist will:
• Prepare, implement, manage, facilitate and evaluate the academic and study skills activities and resources for the Student Learning Support section of the University of the South Pacific, ensuring high quality and innovative learning support is delivered to students studying via Face-to-Face, Print, Blended and Online learners at USP’s various campuses and centres;
• Work collaboratively with academic and professional staff across the University to support student learning, enhance the student experience and improve student retention and success.
The Person We Seek
To be considered for this position, applicants must have:
- A degree and postgraduate qualifications in Literature/Applied Linguistics/Linguistics/Communications or in a relevant discipline; and
- Four (4) years of relevant experience and management expertise; or
- In exceptional cases and only with the prior endorsement of the Executive Director People and Workforce Strategy and upon approval from the Vice-Chancellor and President, a degree or professional qualification with significant relevant industry/professional experience may be considered;
- Teaching or tutoring experience in a tertiary education setting;
- Experience in giving academic support to students;
- Experience in working with learners in the Pacific region;
- Experience in designing relevant learning materials;
- Experience in project management for the Senior Peer Mentoring programme;
- Experience in carrying out multiple activities within tight deadlines;
- A strong customer service orientation - for Drop-in and Schools collaboration;
- Good interpersonal skills; and
- Computer literate.
Preference will be given to applicants with:
- A Master’s qualification in Literature/Applied Linguistics/Linguistics/Communications or in a relevant discipline or working towards one;
- A Postgraduate Certificate in Tertiary Teaching or equivalent or working towards one;
- Experience in working with students from diverse learning backgrounds and abilities;
- Willingness to work on flexible hours; and
- Willingness to participate in the general activities of the University
Enquiries and further information: Dr. Rajni Chand, Director CFL , ph: ; fax: ; email: rajni.chand@usp.ac.fj
The position is available for a term of three years and may be renewed by mutual agreement.
