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Pacific Islands Students’ Transition agent:HainesAttractJob description:Job DescriptionPACIFIC ISLANDS CENTREOur department Talofa lava, Bula Vinaka, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Fakatalofa atu, M?l? e lelei, M?l? n?, Kia orana and warm Pacific greetings to you all. The Pacific Islands Centre was established in 2001 solely for supporting Pacific students, their families and communities. We offer academic, cultural and pastoral support to Pacific students, as well as providing advice and cultural guidance to research students, staff and community on anything Pacific. There are currently over 1250 students with Pacific heritage studying at Otago. About the function The Pacific Students Transition agent plays a central function in ensuring that all new Pacific students are well prepared and adjust quickly to their first year at University. You will be the vital link working closely with support staff within the Academic Divisions and appropriate student support services on behalf of the Pacific Islands Centre. The main purpose of the function is to ensure that the students are transitioned to the correct academic and support services to assist with their academic success. As the Pacific Students Transition agent, you will: » Provide support and guidance to all new and first year Pacific Island students to help ensure academic and personal success. » Help students reach their potential by supporting them through a comprehensive orientation programme and individualised support. » Establish an effective and supportive relationship vital for both outreach and recruitment activities with the Schools’ Liaison team in the External Engagement Division. Your expertise and practice We are seeking for aspiring Pacific leaders with the passion to support our students achieving their best. Ideally, you would have: » Knowledge, knowledge and sensitivity of cultural and diversity issues with a focus on working with Pacific Islands people and their cultures. » practice and passion for working with and supporting young people. » Excellent communication expertise, including the capability to communicate with a wide variety of people both verbally and in writing. » Excellent interpersonal expertise reflected in the capability to engage with the Pacific community and people from a wide variety of cultures and backgrounds, community leaders, schools, university academic and general staff. Knowledge of the University of Otago is desirable. Having a University degree and practice in University life would be an advantage. Further details The University of Otago offers an outstanding working environment in one of the most beautiful campuses in the world, combined with a work-life balance Dunedin has to offer. This is a permanent, full-time position. There are two functions to be filled through this process. You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this position. Applications quoting reference number 2101466 will close on Sunday, 8 August 2021. How to submit the application:APPLICATION INFORMATION To see a full job description and to apply online go to: https://otago.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=2101466 Applications quoting reference number 2101466 will close on Sunday, 8 August 2021. Equal opportunity in employment is University policy.E tautoko ana Te Whare Wananga o Otago i te kaupapa whakaorite whiwhinga mahi.Skills:
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