Student Adviser - Edinburgh, United Kingdom - University of Edinburgh

University of Edinburgh

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Grade UE06 £31,396 - £36,024 per annum. (A revised salary range for this grade of £32,982 - £38,205 is planned to take effect from Spring 2024).

College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences - Edinburgh College of Art

Full time - 35 Hours Per Week
**Contract type - Open ended (Permanent)

The Opportunity:

Edinburgh College of Art are seeking to appoint a proactive, organised and efficient individual to join the Student and Academic Support Service (SASS) as a Student Adviser.

Student Advisers provide a first contact point for students within ECA, offering guidance and academic-related support to those navigating the University support systems.

Working closely with academic and professional services teams, the role will enable students to achieve their potential, as well as ensure parity of experience for all students.

This is a fantastic opportunity to support students to fully participate and succeed in their chosen courses of study, working closely with University academic and support staff and external agencies as required.

Your skills and attributes for success:

Educated to HND level, or equivalent related experience
Experience of working independently and ability to prioritise workloads in the face of conflicting demands
Knowledge of and sensitivity to the complex areas of student support
Excellent interpersonal skills ability to remain calm and centre the needs of the student, being able to provide a safe and welcoming space for students in distress. Good administrative, organisational and IT skills

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Championing equality, diversity and inclusion

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education.

We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.

Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK.

Further information is available on our
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On this occasion the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role.

International workers will therefore only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.

Key dates to note
Interviews will be held w/c **8 April 2024