Overview
HELBUS is hiring – Bring Your Passion for Education to HELBUS and Join us as an Academic Support Manager!
Are you passionate about helping people achieve their dreams? Do you thrive in a dynamic, international environment where student success is at the heart of everything we do? Are you service-minded, always on a lookout for improving team performance? We are looking for a friendly, proactive and digitally savvy team member to join our programme team as an Academic Support Manager! If you love building relationships, supporting students on their educational journeys, and shaping the future of learning with digital tools, this could be your next big opportunity!
As Academic Support Manager, youll play a vital role in making the HELBUS student experience outstanding. As our new Academic Support Manager, youll be at the heart of the HELBUS student experience, making a real difference every day. You’ll work closely with our students, our dedicated programme team, and inspiring visiting instructors from around the world.
Your key responsibilities will include, among other things:
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Supporting students through proactive communication, responding to queries, and being present in classroom spaces as needed.
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Developing and delivering workshops and materials to strengthen academic performance
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Monitoring student engagement and achievement, and providing timely support interventions when needed.
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Managing study plans, mitigating circumstances processes, and offering informal pastoral care to ensure student wellbeing.
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Enhancing the student experience through involvement in community activities, company visits and organising guest speakers
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Assessment and quality management as agreed with supervisor
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Participating actively in team meetings and contributing to our broader strategic goals.
Youll be making a real impact not just supporting, but actively shaping, how we care for our students and nurture their success.
Why Join HELBUS?
You will be working within our team of dynamic, supportive and international professionals mostly in Töölö, Helsinki, but also remotely. We offer comprehensive occupational health care and a positive workplace culture where wellbeing matters. This position is a permanent, full-time role and we would like you to start in early August 2025. Some flexibility to work outside traditional office hours (12 evenings per week) will be needed.
Please note: Applicants must have a permanent residence permit in Finland; we cannot consider applicants requiring a work permit.
Required competencies
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Masters degree in business or related subject completed or soon to be completed (Bachelors degree with 2-4 years of relevant work experience will also be considered)
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Excellent/native English skills (limited Finnish skills are not a barrier)
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Teaching qualification, or demonstrated intention to complete a teaching qualification within the next two years
We value the following experience and qualities:
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1-2 years of relevant work experience as a teacher, teaching assistant, university administrator, work placement supervisor, or similar pedagogical experience and skills
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Personal qualities:
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A service-oriented growth mindset
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A proactive, can-do attitude with a high sense of responsibility
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Attention to detail and structure with strong communication skills
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A strong grasp of digital platforms and virtual learning environments
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Strong networking and community building skills and experience
If this sounds like you and your kind of role, apply now through our recruitment portal. Applications close at 25.5.2025 at midnight. In your cover letter tell us how your experience and passions align with this role and what we are looking for and dont forget to include your salary expectation. For enquiries, please contact Programme Lead George Mossford on 6.5.2025 between 13-15:00 p.m. on 040 4159617. Unfortunately we are unable to answer calls at other times.
HELBUS is a private business school in Finland offering UK business degrees in English. Founded in 2012, HELBUS is owned by the Helsinki Region Chamber of Commerce. Please find out more on helbus.fi
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