Academic Advisor at Lextorah Educational Services

Lextorah Online is West Africa’s largest online learning platform, partnering with top-ranked universities and organisations to deliver a broad range of job relevant programs designed to give every ambitious learner a path to achievement. Our advanced marketing, recruitment, support, and analytics technology and services platform is a single-point solution for outstanding teaching and learning

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Academic Advisor

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• We are searching for proactive professionals who are passionate about assisting students as they progress through their academic journey, from new student orientation to graduation.
• Academic advisors will assist students with choosing classes, determining their strengths, selecting majors, and help them work towards careers that fit their talents.
• To ensure that students are progressing towards their goals, Academic advisors will communicate regularly with students, maintain records of their performance, and intervene if declines in grades or attendance occur.
• Successful academic advisors will have extensive knowledge about their institutions and a strong desire to assist in student development. Ideal candidates will be caring, organized, communicative, and accessible.

Responsibilities

• Marketing and recruiting students from top secondary schools nationwide.
• Discussing career and educational goals with students.
• Aiding in the course selection process to ensure progress towards student goals.
• Displaying an interest in student development.
• Identifying student strengths and weaknesses.
• Maintaining updated reports on student progress.
• Intervening if behavioral or academic abnormalities occur.
• Connecting students with resources, such as counselors or tutors.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of institutional policies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Education, Counseling, or related field
• Master's degree in Education, Counseling, or related field is a plus
• Student Counseling, Communication, and Career Counseling skills
• Experience in Academic Advising and Education
• Experience in marketing andbusniess development
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Ability to work collaboratively with students, faculty, and staff
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills
• Experience working in higher education is a plus

Application Closing Date
10th February, 2024.