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Student Life Adviser
| Posting date: | 22 January 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £31,814 to £35,750 per year |
| Additional salary information: | (for exceptional performers, there is scope for further progression up to £41,113 per annum) |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 February 2025 |
| Location: | Derby, Derbyshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | University of Derby |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 0537-24 |
Summary
The Registry supports all aspects of the student journey, right from initial enquiry and application, all the way through to final award and student completion. We strive to provide an outstanding service to all our users and to be thought leaders in our fields of expertise, developing research informed practise. Registry teams work collaboratively with stakeholders to deliver a high-performance culture that promotes wellbeing, diversity and opportunity for all, supporting excellent student experience.
Student Services provides a range of student support, information, guidance and development services across the University including, counselling, disability, mental health, financial support and other key services delivered centrally These teams work closely together (and with other sections of the university) to provide the best possible services to our students, to enhance the student experience, to help students achieve their full potential and to meet the strategic aims of the University. These services are central to the student experience they are visible, seamless, effective and tailored to the needs of our student community.
About the Role
As a Student Life Adviser, you will triage the support for students with a wide range of wellbeing challenges and long-term conditions, signposting where necessary and initiating support packages regarding access to courses and facilities and reasonable adjustments to meet individual needs, as well as providing specialist advice to applicants.
You will provide professional advice to the University on the area of student wellbeing, and collaborate with academic and professional services staff to develop and enhance inclusive and holistic approaches to meeting these needs within available resources. You will both co-create and deliver University wider training and awareness sessions relating to wellbeing and you will have the opportunity to work on and contribute to several initiatives and projects designed to enhance current provision, positively impact the student journey and contribute to our strategic aims around inclusivity and accessibility.
About You
You will possess excellent knowledge of the statutory, regulatory and legislative frameworks that apply to student wellbeing and a sound understanding of the challenges of working within Student Services. This will be coupled with an undergraduate degree level qualification and professional qualification relating to the area of wellbeing (or equivalent applied experience) and / or membership of a professional body.
You will also be highly skilled in brief consultation with demonstrable experience of and an ability to be resourceful and solution-focused in one-to-one appointments, providing students with the advice and support they need to better manage the difficulties they are facing.
You will be successful at building highly effective working relationships with a wide range of colleagues and adopt an insightful and pragmatic approach to the management of operations across the Student Life team and wider Student Services. You will need excellent verbal and written communication skills, and be able to work with people from a wide variety of backgrounds, experiences and expectations, demonstrating a commitment to equality of opportunity. The ability to work to deadlines in a busy support service environment is essential.
Benefits
Generous annual leave entitlement of 38 days inclusive of bank holidays and concessionary days (pro rata)
Local Government Pension Scheme
Suite of holistic wellbeing benefits and support including family-friendly policies, generous sick pay provision and comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
Access to a variety of staff discounts at high street retailers
Discounted onsite gym
Discounted access to Devonshire Spa
Cycle to Work scheme
A flexible working environment
A commitment to personal and professional development
Key Contact
For further information and informal enquiries regarding the role, please contact Claire Tabberer, Student Life Manager via c.tabberer@derby.ac.uk
For enquiries regarding your application and for sponsorship eligibility, please contact the recruitment team via recruitment@derby.ac.uk
Important Information
The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers under the Skilled Worker route for this role; however, applications are welcome from candidates who are able to demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK. Please visit our website for more information.
If you are successful, you will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Any information you provide will be treated in confidence and only used when considering your suitability for the post.
To enable us to process your DBS check please ensure you are able to supply the documentation listed on the DBS website at interview stage.
Student Services provides a range of student support, information, guidance and development services across the University including, counselling, disability, mental health, financial support and other key services delivered centrally These teams work closely together (and with other sections of the university) to provide the best possible services to our students, to enhance the student experience, to help students achieve their full potential and to meet the strategic aims of the University. These services are central to the student experience they are visible, seamless, effective and tailored to the needs of our student community.
About the Role
As a Student Life Adviser, you will triage the support for students with a wide range of wellbeing challenges and long-term conditions, signposting where necessary and initiating support packages regarding access to courses and facilities and reasonable adjustments to meet individual needs, as well as providing specialist advice to applicants.
You will provide professional advice to the University on the area of student wellbeing, and collaborate with academic and professional services staff to develop and enhance inclusive and holistic approaches to meeting these needs within available resources. You will both co-create and deliver University wider training and awareness sessions relating to wellbeing and you will have the opportunity to work on and contribute to several initiatives and projects designed to enhance current provision, positively impact the student journey and contribute to our strategic aims around inclusivity and accessibility.
About You
You will possess excellent knowledge of the statutory, regulatory and legislative frameworks that apply to student wellbeing and a sound understanding of the challenges of working within Student Services. This will be coupled with an undergraduate degree level qualification and professional qualification relating to the area of wellbeing (or equivalent applied experience) and / or membership of a professional body.
You will also be highly skilled in brief consultation with demonstrable experience of and an ability to be resourceful and solution-focused in one-to-one appointments, providing students with the advice and support they need to better manage the difficulties they are facing.
You will be successful at building highly effective working relationships with a wide range of colleagues and adopt an insightful and pragmatic approach to the management of operations across the Student Life team and wider Student Services. You will need excellent verbal and written communication skills, and be able to work with people from a wide variety of backgrounds, experiences and expectations, demonstrating a commitment to equality of opportunity. The ability to work to deadlines in a busy support service environment is essential.
Benefits
Generous annual leave entitlement of 38 days inclusive of bank holidays and concessionary days (pro rata)
Local Government Pension Scheme
Suite of holistic wellbeing benefits and support including family-friendly policies, generous sick pay provision and comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
Access to a variety of staff discounts at high street retailers
Discounted onsite gym
Discounted access to Devonshire Spa
Cycle to Work scheme
A flexible working environment
A commitment to personal and professional development
Key Contact
For further information and informal enquiries regarding the role, please contact Claire Tabberer, Student Life Manager via c.tabberer@derby.ac.uk
For enquiries regarding your application and for sponsorship eligibility, please contact the recruitment team via recruitment@derby.ac.uk
Important Information
The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers under the Skilled Worker route for this role; however, applications are welcome from candidates who are able to demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK. Please visit our website for more information.
If you are successful, you will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Any information you provide will be treated in confidence and only used when considering your suitability for the post.
To enable us to process your DBS check please ensure you are able to supply the documentation listed on the DBS website at interview stage.