Our client, an educational institution, is looking for a dynamic highflier to join their team. The individual will facilitate the successful on-boarding of students and their transition in accordance with organisational standards and strategy.
Main Responsibilities:
- Promoting, developing and maintaining an effective and supportive mentoring relationship with students in support of other school teaching professionals.
- Planning and promoting positive activities within the institution and community setting.
- Facilitating and participating in the development of a students’ induction/orientation program.
- Developing and implementing personalised action plans for groups and individual students based on a comprehensive assessment of their strengths, needs and strategies for overcoming barriers to learning.
- Monitoring progress of students at regular interviews and review set targets when necessary, assisting in tracking the achievement of students in liaison with relevant lecturers.
- Providing regular written reports on program progress.
- Supporting professional and effective delivery of an effective and efficient student services in the Institution.
- Offering psycho-social support to students and making recommendations for referrals where required.
- Ensuring that the Institution complies with Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) policies guided by internal regulations.
- Curriculum development and timetable scheduling.
Required knowledge, skills, and abilities:
- Degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Management or any other relevant qualification (from a reputable institution).
- 2 years’ experience in a similar or related environment. Experience in Education is added advantage.
- Experience in facilitation, program development and implementation.
- Strong research and writing skills.
- Driver’s License is an added advantage.
- Ability to apply initiative, good judgement, and creative thinking.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with high emotional intelligence.
- Ability to influence and to inspire.
If you are a suitably qualified candidate, please email your CV to recruitment@ulendo.co.zw.
Closing date: Monday 26 February 2024.