Academic Section
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 in partnership with Departments, Schools and Faculties. It plays a central role in delivering the University’s commitment to excellence in education across the institution through the development and implementation of the University-wide projects and the development, review and implementation of effective policy in support of the University’s academic mission. The Section is also the guardian of the student experience and leads, promotes and embeds the institutional commitment to putting students at the heart of everything we do.
The Student Life Directorate is part of the Academic Section and encompasses Student Development, Student Wellbeing and Inclusivity, and Student Services; all of which support student progression, success and graduate employability. 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.
The Student Development service enables an integrated approach towards student skills development, through the delivery of employability and careers services, academic skills support and student engagement expertise, in order to ensure that every student has the skills and experiences necessary for success in securing a good degree outcome and a successful graduate employment outcome.
The Section is now looking to appoint two Work Based Learning Officers
Duties of the Role
The Industry and Placements team work closely with students, academic departments and employers to ensure that work-based learning is embedded in students’ academic studies. This role plays an important function in the development and delivery of quality work based learning and placements across the University, specifically working with students (in groups and one-to-one) to support them with their applications and managing relationships with employers. The role also provides essential administrative support to ensure the smooth and efficient delivery of placements.
You will support the Work Based Learning Managers in delivering the agreed priorities and actions by providing placement management support and ultimately, contributing to providing a transformative student experience.
A full list of duties can be found within the job pack attached.
Skills and qualifications required
Educated to degree level or equivalent, you will hold a relevant professional qualification related to employability or have recent, directly relevant professional experience. You will have strong interpersonal skills and be able to offer professional and up-to-date advice to a broad range of client groups, but predominately students.
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy and high levels of IT literacy are all essential for this post, along with having experience of advertising and promoting events and services through social media / marketing and experience of networking in a professional environment.
At the University of Essex, internationalism and diversity 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, faiths and backgrounds, where you can find the world in one place.
To support this commitment we have our Global Forum, a staff-led network that promotes and celebrates the rich cultural diversity among Essex staff, and our Colchester campus based Faith Centre, which hosts regular services, meetings and events organised by our chaplains and faith representatives.
Please see the attached job pack, which contains 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 contact resourcing@essex.ac.uk
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