Student Progression Administrator

Length of contract: 8 month FTC

Are you passionate about supporting student success and enhancing the student experience? The School of Arts, Media and Creative Technology is seeking a dedicated Student Progression Administrator to join our dynamic team on an 8 month fixed term contract.

As part of a forward-thinking school renowned for practice-based education in the creative disciplines, you will play a pivotal role in supporting student retention and progression. Collaborating with academic and professional service teams, you will provide expert guidance on university policies and procedures, offering tailored support to students facing academic or personal challenges.

Working closely with central services such as Counselling and Wellbeing, you’ll ensure that students access the resources they need to thrive. With an emphasis on proactive engagement, this is an exciting opportunity to innovate and shape the student experience across disciplines including Art and Design, Film and Broadcast Media, and Performance.

You’ll be based primarily in the New Adelphi Building, a hub for creativity and innovation, and on occasion MediaCityUK, a world-class media facility.

If you’re a team player with exceptional communication skills and a passion for student success, we’d love to hear from you.

Interviews will be held week commencing 20^th January 2025.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary – and excellent pension scheme
• Generous annual leave – plus the option to buy additional holiday days
• Professional development – we offer a comprehensive package of training and development opportunities to help you achieve your full potential
• Our community – there’s a real sense of belonging here at Salford. We value diversity, in backgrounds and in experiences. Our difference makes us stronger, and together we share a passion for improving students’ lives.
• The perks! MySalford, our online employee portal, offers a wide range of lifestyle benefits and discounts.
• Wellbeing support – all our people are important to us and we have services and facilities dedicated to your mental and physical health, ranging from an Employee Assistance Programme and counselling, to sports and fitness facilities, including discounted gym memberships.
• Sustainable Salford – we have a commitment to be Net Zero by 2038 and embed sustainability in all aspects of university life.
• Greater Manchester – live and work in one of the most vibrant regions in the UK, a hot spot of digital innovation, excellent schools and colleges, and with affordable city, suburban and rural living options to suit a wide range of lifestyles.

Our Peel Park campus is unique, with lots of green spaces. Great transport links, including Salford Crescent train station on our doorstep, means we’re easy to get to. And our MediaCity campus is at the heart of a world-renowned digital and media hub.

• Team Salford – join us here in Salford and be part of one of the UK’s fastest growing universities. Most importantly, we offer you a rewarding career. A career where everything you do will make a difference – to the students, our local community and the world around you.

At the University of Salford you’ll join a place to be inspired, connect and thrive.

For more information and to apply for this vacancy, please visit: Student Progression Administrator - University of Salford VX

Interview date: w/c 20/01/2025

At the University of Salford we are committed to an inclusive approach to promoting equality and diversity.

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