Learning Advisor

Reference number: JR243452

Location: Kaplan International College London

Working pattern: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract, Until end of July 2025

Number of roles: 3

Salary: £28,850 per annum pro rata

We are looking for Learning Advisors to join our team.

As the Learning Advisor, you will:

• Ensure students know what they need to do to pass modules and to reach their requirements to progress.

• Ensure students understand deadlines, assessment dates, and other information.

• Ensure students submit their completed e-portfolio to successfully fulfil their programme requirements.

• Support students to have excellent attendance and engagement.

• Signpost students with health, welfare and other issues to relevant staff.

• Note students who indicate they might have alternative university plans.

• See if students’ progress is going to be impeded by outstanding fees to the college.

• Over the summer months, lead successful students through the process of enrolling at host.

• Provide feedback to staff and others (parents, sponsors) on individual students.

This is an excellent opportunity for an Academic Advisor, who is looking to expand their skills and build their career with an industry leader.

What you’ll bring to the role

• An undergraduate degree or equivalent

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills

• Ability and desire to motivate young adults to do their best

• Ability to record information accurately and meet deadlines

• A strong commitment to equity and inclusion

• A non-judgemental, mature approach

• The ability to work collaboratively as part of a range of different teams in order to continually improve the student experience

• The ability to provide consistently high quality work, respond to feedback and be self-reflective

• The ability to work confidently with IT systems and platforms

What we do

The role is based at Kaplan International College London (KIC London), a vibrant university pathways college where students from more than 80 countries come to prepare for entry onto undergraduate or postgraduate courses at one of our 7 prestigious university partners. Following a recent major refurbishment project, KIC London offers students a beautiful, state-of-the-art study environment, with a range of learning spaces which encourage both collaboration and independence. Our KIC London team is committed to ensuring our students thrive socially and academically during their studies. Our college is located next to borough market, two minutes from London Bridge station, offering fantastic views across the Thames to the City of London.

What we offer

As well as a competitive salary, hybrid/home working where possible, and paths for career progression, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• 28 days annual leave*

• Big discounts on Kaplan courses for you and your family

• 24/7 confidential helpline providing counselling and other support services

• Company pension contributions

• Maternity, Adoption, Shared Parental and Paternity/Partner pay which is well above statutory levels

• Medicash Health Cash Plan

*Please note that the annual leave entitlement will be calculated on a pro rata basis if the role is part time.

How to apply

To apply for this role please submit a CV along with a Cover Letter detailing how you meet the requirements of the role no later than 8th December 2024. Note, we recommend that you apply at the earliest as we reserve the right to close the role before the closing date if we have gathered a suitable shortlist.