Department
The Academic Section is part of the University's Professional Services and is headed by the Academic Registrar. The Section is responsible for managing all aspects of student and academic administration and plays a central role in delivering the University's commitment to excellence in education across the institution.
The Student Life Directorate is part of the Academic Section and encompasses the Employability and Careers, Student Engagement, Talent Development and the Student Wellbeing and Inclusivity services. We are committed to innovation and continuous enhancement within our services; and to working collaboratively across all areas of the University, and beyond, for the benefit of our students.
You will be a part of the newly formed Student Wellbeing and Inclusivity service, which is responsible for providing a professional and proactive service for students within a wider safe, healthy and inclusive environment. We are looking for someone with a creative approach who is able to identify opportunities for collaborative working and can contribute to our vision for proactive and diverse services aimed at supporting students to thrive and get the most out of their time at Essex.
Duties of the Role
You will lead the development of professional and proactive services for students to promote a safe, healthy and inclusive environment. Our services support our students to fulfil their potential as individuals and to enable them to be active participants in their own educational experiences and the transformational opportunities available to them at Essex.
You will lead the development and delivery of proactive service provision based on partnership and integration.
Specific responsibilities include; student centred guidance services and assessment of risk for students seeking support for their mental and emotional health; leading the co-ordination of crisis and emergency procedures; managing the framework for students identified as cause for concern
Skills and qualifications required
You will be educated to degree level standard or equivalent and hold a professional qualification relevant to the role. You will also either hold, or be working towards, an accreditation with an appropriate professional body.
Your experience will include working with people with emotional and mental health difficulties and you will have led and managed teams, developing and implementing plans in a large organisation. We are looking for someone who is creative in their approach, not only to new processes and systems, but also in promoting services to students, staff and key stakeholders and who can demonstrate their ability to manage and lead change, influencing cultural change.
At the University of Essex internationalism is central to who we are and what we do. We are committed to being a cosmopolitan, internationally-oriented university that is welcoming to staff and students from all countries and a university where you can find the world in one place.
Please see the further detail link below for a full job description and person specification which outlines the full duties, skills, qualifications and experience needed for this role plus more information relating to the post. We recommend you read this information carefully before making an application. Applications should be made on-line, but if you would like advice or help in making an application, or need information in a different format, please telephone the Resourcing Team (01206 874588 / 873461 / 873521).
*Further detail: Wellbeing Assessment Manager jobpack
*More information: Working at the University