I just thought I’d write a bit about where I am currently employed. I love and loath getting asked about where I work. I love seeing the puzzled looks on peoples faces as they comprehend how I can be living in Sydney yet working at Central Queensland University.
I had never heard of CQU – Sydney International Campus myself until I got this job. It’s not easy to recognise the actual uni campus when walking down Kent Street unless you were actually looking for it.
In fact, CQU has two campuses on Kent Street – Undergraduate (333 Kent St) and Graduate (400 Kent St). I am working at the Graduate Campus which only opened the week that I started working here. It’s great working in a new building as everything is fresh, clean and new.
Situated in Sydney’s city heart, CQU Sydney International Campus is host to more than 4600 full-fee paying students from many different countries. The Campus is tailored for full-fee paying International students and features personal attention, small tutorials and on-going support for communications and study skills. Australian students may study on a full-fee paying basis.
My role as a Student Advisor within Client Services:
CQU-SIC offers a range of support and counselling services for students.
The Student services team assists students with the following: Support Services:
– Provide information on airport pick-up and accommodation upon arrival in Sydney;
– Conducting orientation programs;
– Offer mentoring system to ensure that all new students have a staff member to contact;
– Work with academic staff to monitor academic performance and provide assistance where necessary;
– Connecting students with the on-campus Learning Skills Unit;
– Connecting students with the on-campus Training, Education and Careers Coaching Services;
– Providing assistance with DIMIA issues including Student Visa Compliance;
– Offering confidential counselling and referral services;
– Offering avenues for Grievance Resolution;
– Referrals from faculty relating to academic issues;
– General Student support.