intouniversity Community - Glasgow, United Kingdom - University of Glasgow

University of Glasgow

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Glasgow, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

beBee Recruiter

Description

Job Purpose

Act as the key point of contact between the University of Glasgow and the IntoUniversity (IU) centre team to support the delivery of IU's programme with children and young people in the Centre's catchment area.

Provide administrative support to enable the partnership to function well. Liaise with internal and external partners and stakeholders to maximise the broader community impact of the programme.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Provide administrative support to University WP team and IU Centre team, arranging facilities on the university campus for delivery of elements of the IU programme and ensuring the smooth delivery of these elements on campus. As appropriate, liaise with IU Centre, other WP, External Relations (ER) and wider University academic and support service staff to plan, implement and support the development of the programme in the IU centre and on the University of Glasgow (UofG) campus. Administer the running of activities on campus and in the community, as best suited.
Liaise with the University WP team and IU Centre team to ensure the IU programme links in with and complements the University's existing WP provision. To enable this, raise awareness, as required, within the WP team and IU Centre team of the work and programme content of both partners.
Liaise with the IU and WP teams regarding the needs of individual young people and access to academic and support services within the university and/or other agencies, as appropriate.
Enable opportunities for IU students to become involved in other UofG WP initiatives and vice versa, as required, and facilitate the processes to ensure this takes place.
As the IU centre becomes established, support the planned work of the centre and any additional staff in their engagement with colleges and specific community groups. Ensure this aligns and complements with broader existing WP provision in the community.
Support donor stewardship through liaison with IntoUniversity and the University Development and Alumni team.
Where appropriate, work across the IU centre network to support specific regional activity across Glasgow and Edinburgh and national activity throughout Scotland.
As required, work with WP Research Associate and the WP and IU Centre teams to conduct and disseminate evaluation and research associated with the programme.
Responsible for own complex and changing workload, with the ability to work under mínimal supervision.
Conduct other duties as required to support the Head of WP, IU Centre and WP teams.

Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Knowledge/Qualifications

Essential:

A1 Either:

Ability to demonstrate the competencies required to undertake the duties associated with this level of post having acquired the necessary knowledge and skills in a similar role.

Or:

Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework level 7 (Advanced Higher / Scottish Vocational Qualification level 3, Higher National Certificate) or equivalent, and experience of personal development in a similar role.

A2 Sound understanding of the learning skills required for study in Higher Education (HE).
A3 Knowledge of the Scottish secondary school system.
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Desirable:B1 Knowledge of the work of IntoUniversity and University of Glasgow WP provision.
B2 Understanding of University policy and procedure relating to the recruitment and employment of staff.
B3 Understanding of government regulations relating to working with young adults.
B4 Understanding of University policy on Equality and Diversity procedures and policies.
B5 Will have undergone an Enhanced Disclosure Scotland check.

Skills

Essential:

C1 Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
C2 Excellent team and independent working skills.
C3 Excellent problem-solving skills.
C4 Demonstrable ability to communicate with school level students.
C5 Excellent written and verbal communication.

C6 Excellent IT skills:
Microsoft Office, including Access.
C7 Demonstrable ability to work remotely.
C8 Comfortable with accepting changes.
C9 An ability to keep accurate and up-to-date records.
C10 Ability to work to deadlines.
C11 A willingness to be accessible to other team members.
C12 Professional, approachable and student-centred.
C13 Enthusiasm for wider access and education.

Desirable:

D1 Full, clean driving licence.
D2 Prepared to work flexible hours.
D3 Knowledge of UofG electronic systems, e.g. MyCampus, BI-Query.

Experience

Essential:

E1 Experience of working in the HE and widening participation sectors.
E2 Experience of working with learners in schools.
E3 Experience of working within a multiple-partner organisation / programme.

Desirable:

F1 Project Administration.
F2 Experience of administration in a related field.

Terms and Conditions
Salary will be Grade 5, £25,138 - £29,605 per annum pro rata.
This post is part time (17.5 hours per week) and fixed term for up to 6 months from st