Transitions Advisor

Transition Advisor 
Permanent, full time, 37 hours per week
Band 4 - £31,396 to £34,980 per annum

About the team

Library & Learning Services are at the heart of learning, teaching, and research of our growing University, supporting students at every stage of their learning journey. Our purpose is to be a pillar for academic excellence at the university through our provision and curation of resources and services that facilitate independent learning and research success.

About the role

The Transitions Advisor works as part of the Library and Learning Services Team and with colleagues across the wider Directorate and University to deliver programmes which promote successful transition through education and into the University, particularly for students from backgrounds under-represented in higher education.

About you

You will be a confident public speaker with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. You will have knowledge of the access and participation agenda in higher education and experience in developing and delivering programmes of activity for students that have been underpinned by robust and ethical evaluation methods.

If you feel that you could make a positive contribution within this new opportunity, then we would love to hear from you! Please refer to the full job description for further details on the job responsibilities and requirements or for an informal conversation please contact Lauren Cracknell (Associate Director Student Success) l.cracknell@uos.ac.uk.

Benefits

- Generous annual leave entitlement of 25 days for Bands 1-4 and 30 days for Bands 5 and above, plus 8 bank holidays and any university closure days.
- Agile and flexible working, including family friendly policies.
- We offer a competitive pension scheme through USS.
- Staff discounts at a number of local amenities.
- Discounted membership at various Ipswich Fit sites: unlimited access to gyms, swimming lanes, fitness classes and discounted racket sports.
- We offer up to a 100% fee waiver for staff approved to study a UoS undergraduate or postgraduate course, subject to a set of criteria and conditions. 
- Cycle to Work scheme.
- Electric vehicle salary sacrifice.
- Wellbeing programmes.
- Staff recognition annual awards.

Closing Date: Monday 7 October 2024
Interview Date: W/C 21 October 2024

Interviews will be held in person at the University of Suffolk Campus. The interview process will include a presentation to an interview panel followed by questions.

We are a values driven organisation, committed to ensuring we remain a beacon for aspiration and achievement, while providing a great environment to work and study. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community and we encourage applications from under-represented groups. 

We believe sustainability is fundamental to our culture and our business as usual working practice, and are commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), whilst actively addressing resource usage and climate and biodiversity degradation. We are seeking passionate individuals who share this commitment, aligning with our strategic initiatives and procedures to drive positive change and contribute to a more sustainable future.

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