Student Life Coordinator 1.0 FTE

35 hours per week / 52 weeks per year

The Student Life Coordinator is a crucial role and will take responsibility for managing the day-to-day operation of our busy Student Life centre and for providing full administrative support to the Head of Student Life.

Why Join Us?

• Be a vital part of a creative and inspiring academic community.
• Play a key role in enhancing student wellbeing and success.
• Work in a fast-paced, student-centred environment with a passionate team.

About the Role

As Student Life Coordinator, you will:

• Lead the daily operations of the Student Life Centre, providing a supportive and responsive frontline service.
• Offer expert guidance on mental health support, accommodation, student finance, and wellbeing services.
• Support students in crisis, providing 1:1 advice on bullying, harassment, and sexual misconduct.
• Manage key student processes, including Fitness to Study, Hardship Funds, and bursary applications.
• Liaise with departments, the Students’ Union, and external services to improve student support.
• Organise student events, inductions, and engagement initiatives to foster a sense of belonging.
• Handle key administrative tasks, ensuring smooth operations within Student Life services.

What We’re Looking For

We need a dedicated and empathetic team player with:

• Experience in student services in higher education.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills with attention to detail.

Excellent communication skills to engage with students, staff, and external stakeholders.

• The ability to handle sensitive and complex situations with professionalism and confidentiality.
• Knowledge of mental health first aid and responding to students in crisis

What’s in it for You?

• A role where you make a real difference in students' lives.

A supportive and dynamic work environment.

Opportunities for career development and training in student support services.

• The chance to work in a creative and inclusive higher education setting.

The College offers a salary range of £25,835 – 29,758, 35 days’ holiday per annum plus Bank Holidays.

In return you will work in a pleasant environment with good on-site facilities and terms and conditions of employment. For further information and to ensure you meet all the essential requirements for the role including details about how to apply, please click the 'Apply' button, above.

The College is committed to a policy of equal opportunities in compliance with the Equality Act 2010 and welcomes applications regardless of community, background, religious belief, gender, age, racial/ethnic group. Marital status, sexual orientation, dependent responsibility or disability.

Applications should be returned by 16:00pm on Thursday 13 March 2025

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