Learning Advisor - London, United Kingdom - Kaplan International

Kaplan International

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London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Learning Advisor

Kaplan International College London

£27,000 Per annum + Benefits

Who we are what we stand for

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.

An exciting opportunity
Would you like to work in a fast-paced international environment in the heart of London, supporting and motivating our students to reach their goals of progressing to their degree programme?

We are looking to appoint a team of Learning Advisors for the academic year (September to August).

The role is based at Kaplan International College London, a university pathways college where students from more than 100 countries come to prepare for entry onto undergraduate or postgraduate courses at one of our 7 prestigious university partners.

Extensively refurbished in 2018, 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.

The learning environment is state-of-the-art and our KIC London team is committed to ensuring our students thrive socially and academically during their studies.

About us

For more than 80 years, Kaplan has been a pioneer in expanding educational access and transforming learning through new technologies.

A recognised world leader in education with a presence in 28 countries, Kaplan empowers students, professionals, universities, and businesses to keep advancing in an ever-changing world.

Kaplan International Pathways offers international students a wide range of flexible study options - from University preparation programmes in the UK, USA and Australia through to full degree programmes in Singapore, Hong Kong and Australia.

Through our expertise in international student recruitment and reputation for high quality teaching and pastoral care, we welcome thousands of international students from more than 100 countries into our colleges each year.

In the UK, our footprint is made up of 9 embedded pathway colleges - plus Kaplan International College London, which is an off-campus college offering progression routes to City, University of London, Cranfield University, Queen Mary University of London, University of Birmingham, University of Bristol, University of Westminster, and University of York.

Our approach

At the heart of our educational approach is a belief in supporting students to become independent, motivated learners who will thrive in higher education.

To do this, we recognise the need to provide a flexible, responsive experience which meets the needs of students who differ in background, requirements, and pace, one which enables them to become highly engaged students who take responsibility for their academic success.

The Learning Advisor role is key to this approach as it focuses on supporting individual students to achieve their full potential.

The role
You will work with a caseload of students and:

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 eportfolio 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
Keep up to date and accurate records

About you
You will enjoy working with international students, be student focussed, be open to change and development, enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and be fully committed to ensuring all our students' success

You will need: