Student Learning Specialist

Position Title: Student Learning Specialist (SLS)

Positioin Ref: SCS084

The University of the South Pacific (USP) is a premier regional institution uniquely governed by twelve member countries and dedicated to providing high-quality education and enhancing regionally relevant research opportunities to its diverse student body across the Pacific Islands. USP aims to empower individuals and communities through education, fostering sustainable development and regional cooperation. USP’s leadership in the Pacific, through academic knowledge, policy advice, and resource-sharing, continues to play a key role in advancing the region as a whole.

 The USP Solomon Island Campus delivers the University’s strategic objectives locally and supports Solomon Islands, as a USP Member Country, in the social, economic and cultural development of its students and communities. The Student Learning Specialist will be an integral player at the USP Solomon Island Campus in providing high-quality, student-centered services and support.

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The Opportunity

There is an opportunity for a Student Learning Specialist (SLS) to be appointed in the Solomon Islands Campus to provide support services to ensure that all students are better equipped to cope at USP, to complete their programmes of study and to achieve academic excellence.

The Student Learning Specialist (SLS) coordinates and manages the SLS programme to enhance student success across all learning modes. The role provides academic support, facilitates peer learning initiatives, develops learning resources, delivers academic skills training, monitors student progress, promotes inclusive learning practices, and contributes to research and university development initiatives.

The Student Learning Specialist will:

• Prepare, implement, manage, facilitate and evaluate the academic and study skills activities and resources for SLS at the USP campuses and centres in the Solomon Islands.
• Ensure high quality and innovative learning support is delivered to students studying via Face-to-Face, Print, Blended and Online learners.
• Work collaboratively with academic and professional staff across the University to support student learning, enhance the student experience and improve student retention and success.  

THe Student Learning Specialist will be responsible for:

1. Programme Management & Coordination

2. Student Academic Support & Success

3. Learning Development & Workshop Facilitation 

 4. Research, Evaluation & Reporting

5. Inclusive Education & Student Engagement

6. Digital Learning & Innovation

The Person We Seek

To be considerd for the position, the applicant must have:

i) A degree and postgraduate qualifications from a relevant discipline; and 

(ii) Four (4) years of relevant experience and management expertise; 

(iii) In exceptional cases and only with the prior endorsement of the Executive Director People and Workforce Strategy and upon approval from the Vice-Chancellor and President, a degree or professional qualification with significant relevant industry/professional experience may be considered. 

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Desireable 

- Experience in working with students from diverse learning backgrounds and abilities;

- Experience working in the Pacific Region;

- Can work after normal working hours and during weekends; and 

- Willingness to participate in the general activities of the University

Enquiries and further information: E: myhr@usp.ac.fj;  T: (679) 323 1000 

The position is available for a term of three years renewable.

Salary Range

• Level 1: SBD242,624 to SBD296,525 per annum. 

Closing Date

The closing date for applications: 6 September 2026

How to Apply

Click the Apply button to apply for this position online.

The advertisement criteria is available on our University website (www.usp.ac.fj) under Employment Opportunities in the HR Staff page.

Please include the following documents in your application: Certified Academic Credentials/Transcripts, Cover letter clearly addressing key Selection Criteria and Resume with names of three referees, one of which must be your current or most recent direct work supervisor. Referees will only be contacted if you are selected.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The University of the South Pacific is committed to providing a safe, inclusive and equitable environment that protects the rights of children; nurture, promote and facilitate mutual respect, constructive empowerment and progress amongst its employees, students, stakeholders including visitors, without being hampered by any form of sexual harassment, sexual abuse or sexual exploitation. We reserve the right to conduct police checks and other screening procedures to ensure a safe environment.

USP is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities to work in an inclusive environment. USP encourages all qualified candidates to apply regardless of their racial, ethnic, religious and cultural background, gender, sexual orientation or disabilities.