Description du poste
The Education Office (EdO) is one of SSE’s Professional Services units and consists of around 58 colleagues. As a central part of the SSE journey, we support and develop key academic services for students and stakeholders across our BSc, MSc, and PhD programs. Our work spans assessment, program management, scholarships, international collaborations, academic support, central course and exam coordination, as well as degrees and certificates.
We are looking for an Academic Advisor to join our Guidance and Wellbeing Office (GWO). As an Academic Advisor at SSE, you will work closely with students across our Bachelor and Master programs, providing guidance and support throughout their studies.
The GWO team consists of two Academic Advisors and one Student Wellbeing Counsellor. Together, the team provides a first point of contact for students who need support related to their studies, their individual educational needs, or challenges that may affect their ability to study. The team also coordinates support for students with specific educational needs.
As an Academic Advisor, you will:
Provide individual guidance to students on study-related matters, helping them navigate challenges and make informed decisions about their studies.
Meet students with a wide range of needs and circumstances and help identify appropriate forms of support.
Coordinate support for students with specific educational needs and work with relevant colleagues to ensure appropriate arrangements.
Work closely with the Student Wellbeing Counsellor and the other Academic Advisor to provide coordinated support to students.
Guide students to other relevant functions or professional support when their needs fall outside the scope of academic advising.
Collaborate with faculty and other colleagues across SSE on student-related matters.
Contribute to developing routines, information and ways of working within GWO
Participate in preventive and student-focused initiatives aimed at creating good condit