Projects Assistant (Student Academic Success) (BS5011-24-407)

Job title:

Projects Assistant (Student Academic Success) (BS5011-24-407)

Company:

University of Brighton

Job description

BS5011-24-407This is an exciting opportunity to join the University of Brighton to contribute to Student Academic Success with the award-winning Brighton Student Skills Hub team. We are seeking a dynamic colleague to provide high quality assistance to our work areas which aim to enhance the student academic experience across the university. As Projects Assistant (Student Academic Success) you will provide assistance with the planning, delivery and day-to-day operations, such as student enquiries, workshops and new initiatives, as well as providing effective administration of a range of provision conducted by the Brighton Student Skills Hub.A key initiative planned as part of the portfolio of Student Academic Success activities includes creating engaging resources and content via our university platforms and social media. Other initiatives such as peer mentoring and community building form part of our new Access and Participation Plan and aims to foster belonging and community as well as improve student attainment and outcomes.To succeed in the role, you will have

• Excellent communication, presentation, organisation, teamwork, and proactive problem-solving skills.
• Good administration skills, with ability to use MS Office packages including Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel, Outlook) and databases and minuting meetings.
• A strong sense of customer service with an ability to provide guidance and signposting as the first point-of-contact.
• Experience working with students in an education environment, collaborating and co-ordinating small group activities, supporting others in developing knowledge or skills.
• Experience working on promotional activities and social media platforms.

Further information about the role and the qualities we are looking for, please see the job description attached.Interviews are planned to take place on Friday 6th December, 2024.For more information or for an informal discussion about the role, please contact Denise Aguiar –

We welcome applications from job sharersAbout the Brighton Student Skills HubEstablished in 2020/21, the Brighton Student Skills Hub is a relatively new department that exists within the University to support and enhance Student Academic Success. Led by the Head of Student Academic Success, the team consists of Academic Skills Tutors with specialisms in academic literacies, mathematics and statistics, transitions, peer learning and support, and English for academic purposes. We are based on the Moulsecoomb Campus in Aldrich Library, however this role may also involve travelling to our other two campuses at Falmer and in central Brighton. You’ll join a committed and dynamic team who are supportive towards students and colleagues, and who will provide an inclusive and approachable environment within which to excel in this role.Further details:The University is committed to an inclusive environment which embraces equality and diversity in our working, learning, research and teaching environment. We particularly encourage male applicants and all those from Minority Ethnic backgrounds. The university is underrepresented by these groups at this job grade.For the vast majority of our roles, we operate an agile working system with time split between working on campus and at the employee’s home. It is the University’s expectation that home working will take place within the UK.Further information about working for us, as well as the wide range of benefits we offer, can be found in the

Expected salary

£26642 – 29659 per year

Location

Falmer, East Sussex

Job date

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 01:22:38 GMT

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