We are seeking to appoint a motivated individual to a new role of College Student Support Advisor. The post holder will be responsible for providing and contributing to an effective customer-focused school-based student support service.
A key aspect of the role is to ensure students are making informed choices about their progression and academic performance. The role will be crucial in supporting with early intervention, providing advice and guidance to students with long-term health conditions and timely mental health interventions. This will include reaching out to students who are struggling academically or with pastoral needs to offer advice and support to help students continue with their university journey.
Three positions available
You should hold a relevant degree or equivalent professional qualification, with demonstrable experience in working in a support role and in a similar busy, emotionally demanding environment. You must have excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage sensitively with students and staff while maintaining professional boundaries.
We are looking for someone with an awareness of mental health, with experience of assessing needs and delivering appropriate support and an understanding that discretion and confidentiality is vital.
Experience working in Higher Education, knowledge of safeguarding and the Equality act and an understanding of the barriers faced by underrepresented groups would be advantageous. If you are highly motivated, emotionally resilient, and committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion, we encourage you to apply for this impactful and rewarding role at the University of Leicester.
Informal enquiries welcome and should be made to Lizzie Scott at ejh65@le.ac.uk
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 because the appointee will have substantial access to young people and/or vulnerable adults. Therefore, an appointment to this post will be subject to checking and appropriate clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The successful applicant for this post will, therefore, be required to give consent for the University to check with the DBS for the existence and content of any criminal record in the form of an enhanced disclosure. Information received from the DBS and the police will be kept in strict confidence and will be destroyed once the University is satisfied in this regard.
The University of Leicester has been changing the world, and changing people’s lives, for 100 years. When you join us, you’ll become part of a community of Citizens of Change, which includes not only our staff and our current students but also thousands of Leicester graduates around the world.
As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion into everything we do. That includes not just our core missions of teaching and research, but also our support for staff, students and our local community through our values of Inspiring, Impactful and Inclusive.
We’re committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustainability of our environment, on our campus and beyond. We offer a competitive salary package, excellent pension scheme and a generous annual leave allowance, along with opportunities to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Full-time or job share, Permanent