Occupation

259933 Student Services Adviser

Latest release
OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
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Reference period
2024, Version 1.0

259933 Student Services Adviser

Assists post-secondary education students to achieve their academic and personal goals by providing a wide range of services and support.

Careers Advisers and School Counsellors are excluded from this occupation. Careers Advisers are included in Occupation 259932 Careers Adviser. School Counsellors are included in Occupation 261136 School Counsellor.

Alternative titles

  • Student Adviser
  • Student Services Officer

Skill level: 1

Main tasks

  • Provides guidance and support to post-secondary education students on a range of issues, including academic and personal issues
  • Provides information and guidance on financial aid and scholarship opportunities
  • Assists students with administrative procedures such as registration, enrolment, withdrawal and academic appeals
  • Coordinates student accommodation services and student support programs, such as peer mentoring
  • Organises and facilitates orientation programs to help new students become acclimated to campus life
  • May support international students with visa requirements, cultural adjustments and academic advising