Location: | Cambridge, Hybrid |
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Salary: | £32,332 to £38,205 pro rata |
Hours: | Part Time |
Contract Type: | Fixed-Term/Contract |
Placed On: | 4th November 2024 |
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Closes: | 10th December 2024 |
Job Ref: | AT43728 |
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Project Coordinator to join the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Programme at the University of Cambridge, to manage a Scholar Transition Project. The goal of the Transition Project is to facilitate Scholar's transition into the workforce for impact, across Africa and beyond.
The person appointed to this role will support the programme in achieving the strategic aim of supporting Mastercard Foundation scholars secure engagement they see as dignified and fulfilling, after graduation. The Transitions Coordinator will play a vital role in bridging the gap between academic learning and the professional world, assisting students equip themselves with the skills required to succeed in their careers. This role will be responsible for managing the four pathways that make up the transition project. These include graduate placements, further studies (PhD), direct employment, and entrepreneurship & job creation.
This role requires a significant amount of independent thinking and carries a high level of responsibility and oversight over student engagements. The successful applicant will have strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively interact with students, employers and other stakeholders. They would be very proactive, results oriented and flexible in their approach to work. Previous career service experience in a higher education environment would be advantageous.
The role is offered on a part-time basis (0.8 FTE, 4 working days/per week). The contract is open-ended, subject to funding. In the first instance, the funding for this post ends on 31 July 2030.
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Additional information regarding the role can be found within the Further Particulars. When applying, please upload your CV and cover letter which clearly sets out how you meet the criteria listed in the person specification of the Further Particulars (the knowledge, skills, and experience required for the role) along with relevant examples. Candidates will be shortlisted and invited to interview based upon these criteria.
Informal enquiries are welcomed and should be directed to:
Leonide Azah Awah, Programme Manager: Mastercard Foundation Scholars Programme (Azah.Awah@admin.cam.ac.uk)
To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click 'Apply' above.
If you have any queries regarding the application process, please contact SSCjobs@admin.cam.ac.uk
The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.
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