University of Exeter
Job title:
Academic Mentor in Accounting – Degree Apprenticeships (E&S)
Company
University of Exeter
Job description
Faculty of Environment, Science & Economy – Business SchoolThis full-time post is available immediately in the University of Exeter Business School.The RoleThe role of Academic Mentor/ Associate Lecturer (Education and Scholarship) supports the progression and development of the degree apprenticeship student across a number of programmes within the business school. We are looking for individuals to support apprentices on Accounting degree apprenticeships. Experience of working with degree apprentices would be beneficial, but experience of mentoring and coaching in general is essential.Specifically, you will visit apprentices in their workplace/virtually and play an important role in guiding and overseeing their professional development, supporting them through to programme completion. The role of Academic Mentor is pivotal in helping apprentices to identify professional development opportunities and build their portfolio of evidence against the degree apprenticeship standards ready for an end point assessment. You will be the first point of contact in terms of offering support, so being able to build strong relationships is essential.This is a peripatetic role and travel around England should be expected, although dynamic and remote working has become a key part the role in recent times. Working as part of an Academic Mentor team you will work closely with the Academic Mentor Manager and Programme Director to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of programmes in accordance with the College’s education strategy. This role offers flexibility in terms of managing your time and meeting with apprentices to support them.Please ensure you read our Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.The University of Exeter Business School (UEBS) is an interdisciplinary business school dedicated to excellence in research and teaching across the management and economic disciplines. UEBS brings together inspirational and internationally respected academics from around the world in an environment that combines historical and intellectual heritage with modern facilities. Academic staff proactively engage with business, government and civil society partners in research, consultancy and development projects. The Business School is consistently among the UK’s best in student experience and employability. Our academic staff aspire to be outstanding researchers and teachers. We value our learning community and collegial environment. We were awarded in the Times Higher Education Awards.What we can offer you:
- Supportive teams that understand the University wide teaching goals and partner with our academics accordingly;
- An Exeter Innovation directorate that works closely with our academics providing specialist support for external engagement and development;
- Freedom (and the support) to pursue your intellectual interests and to work creatively across disciplines;
- A multitude of staff benefits including sector leading benefits around
(up to 26 weeks full pay), Paternity leave (up to 6 weeks full pay), and a new Fertility Treatment Policy.For further information please contact David Chambers-White e-mailThe starting salary will be from £32,332 on Grade E depending on qualifications and experience.
Expected salary
£32332 per year
Location
Exeter
Job date
Wed, 03 Jul 2024 03:56:38 GMT
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