Student Learning Support Specialist (temporary basis)

Отдел

Student Learning Support Center

Тип вакансии

Administrative

Тип кандидата

Citizens of Kazakhstan

Тип должности

Full-Time

Дата закрытия

июн 03, 2019

Student Affairs Division, Student Learning Support Center is looking for internal  and external candidates to the temporary (till the end of maternity leave of the main employee) vacancy:

Job Title:                             Student Learning Support Specialist

Division:                              Student Affairs

Position reports to:        Associate Vice president of Student Affairs

Job Summary: The position of Student Learning Support Specialist was created for the purpose of developing of comprehensive advising system at the Student Learning Support Center.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Work with faculty and existing student services staff to identify best practices in higher education advising processes and integrate these into KIMEP operations;  
• Perform the GE course advising processes, work with the Admission, Registrar, Departments and Language Center;
• Work with academic administration, deans and academic departments in developing, reviewing, and refining the advising program to meet the needs of students;
• Participate in the internal committees relating to advising and retention issues;
• Maintain student files and records; documents all pertinent student information;
• Interpret and explain the KIMEP policies and procedures
• Organize Orientation Programs and other events related to freshmen students and their parents;
• Check various forms for accuracy such as advising, transfer credits, course substitution, etc.; assist students in their completion;
• Update the GE course advising and counseling information on the web page on a timely manner;
• Organize a training program for student peer-advisors and supervise their activities on a daily basis;
• Provide information on class schedules, program requirements, etc. to parents of incoming KIMEP U students when required;
• Assist students with registration, provide guidance in course selection in keeping with the student's interests, values and abilities;
• Perform a recovery program for students at risk and with AP status;
• Introduce and perform mentorship program;
• Organize a parent program;
• Perform other duties as might be directed by the Associate Vice President of Student Affairs;

Minimum Qualifications:

A bachelor degree, familiarity with the North American credit unit model of higher education;  a minimum 1 year experience in Higher Education, excellent communication abilities with diverse populations including staff, students, parents, faculty;  proficiency in English; excellent IT and word-processing skills particularly; Microsoft Word, Excel and Access.

Preferred Qualifications:

A self-starter demonstrating initiative, creativity, and ability to think broadly but with an eye to details; knowledge of Russian and/or Kazakh. 

If you are interested, please send CVs with salary expectations ( KZT, gross)  till June 2 ( inclusive) 2019 via this HR portal. 

Let us know if you have any questions via recruitment@kimep.kz

Only shortlisted candidates would be informed after June 10.