Student Funding Assistant

Job Summary - A graduate is sought as a Student Funding Assistant, for the University of Exeter. The role is to support the work of the Student Funding Team in triaging and processing applications for financial support through the Success for All Fund. You will be required to handle sensitive data, be methodical and have a professional manner in written communications. This role is part of the Graduate Business Partnership (GBP) scheme and offers full time hours (36.5 per week) from April 2025 for 12 months. This role offers hybrid working where you can work remote and from Streatham Campus, Exeter. For more information on the GBP scheme, please visit www.exeter.ac.uk/internships.

About You – You should be a graduate who has excellent interpersonal, communication, organisational and IT skills, is able to manage a varied and demanding workload and to work to quickly changing deadlines and has an interest in the student learning experience. You should have a creative approach to problem solving, have the ability to work alone or as part of a small team, prioritising appropriately, and be able to effectively communicate with lots of different members of the university community, students, academic colleagues and senior managers. Prior experience of involvement in any change projects, project management, event organising, or of working with academic or student colleagues in capacity as class rep, or similar roles are desirable but not essential.

The Benefits to You - You will have access to a wide range of benefits, rewards and recognition from the University, including a generous pension, a holiday allowance of 39 days per year, Totum Card (student discount) and Salary Exchange Schemes (such as the Cycle to Work Scheme, and discounted membership to the university's sports facilities). The University offers extensive support to staff, including a structured Professional Development Review and Wellbeing Service plus 1:1 support from the Internships Team. You will be offered a ‘How to Make the Most of Your Internship’ guide, bespoke mentoring, and career consultancy opportunities.

Application Closing Date: 19 March 2025

Interviews: 31 March 2025

For the full job details and application process visit Handshake. 

Non-Exeter Graduates can request the full job description and application form by emailing internships@exeter.ac.uk.

We are not able to accept CVs, please use the Internship Application Form‌.

The University of Exeter is an equal opportunity employer which is 'Positive About Disabled People': if you have a disability, you should mention this in your application. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented in the workforce.

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