Student Adviser

Job title:

Student Adviser

Company

University of Edinburgh

Job description

Job Description:Grade UE06: £33,882 – £39,105 per annumSchool of Biological Sciences / College of Sciences and EngineeringFull Time: 35 hours per weekFixed Term: for 12 months (maternity cover)The School of Biological Sciences – Biology Teaching Organisation (BTO) invites applications for a full time Student Adviser. This is an opportunity to join a supportive and welcoming team of staff providing support to students across the full student life cycle.This post is fixed term (12 months) and full-time (35 hours per week). Student Advisers in the School of Biological Sciences support mainly campus-based students, so requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis, a mix of remote and regular on-campus working) are typically limited to 1 day a week from home.The Opportunity:Student Advisers provide a first contact point for students within the School, providing guidance and support, including additional assistance where needed, to those navigating the University support systems. Working closely with academic and professional services teams, the role will enable students to achieve their potential, as well as ensure parity of experience for all students. The role encompasses pastoral support and administrative work.The post holder will have a strong commitment to the delivery of outstanding customer service with excellent interpersonal, communication and IT skills. They will be self-motivated and be able to manage multiple competing demands and deadlines. An ability to use initiative and be proactive is also essential.Your skills and attributes for success:

• Knowledge of and sensitivity to the complex areas of student wellbeing and support
• Experience of working independently and ability to prioritise workloads in the face of conflicting demands
• Excellent active listening skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills – remaining calm under pressure, being able to provide a safe and welcoming space for students in distress
• Constructive team player, demonstrating ability to work collaboratively

Click to view a copy of the full (opens new browser tab)As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

• A competitive salary.
• An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
• To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
• Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our

(opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits.Championing equality, diversity and inclusionThe University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our (opens new browser tab).On this occasion the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role. International workers will therefore only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.Key dates to noteThe closing date for applications is 5 March 2025.Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm GMT. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browsers local time zone.We anticipate that interviews will be held within three weeks of the application deadline.About Us: As a world-leading research-intensive University, we are here to address tomorrow’s greatest challenges. Between now and 2030 we will do that with a values-led approach to teaching, research and innovation, and through the strength of our relationships, both locally and globally.About the Team:As the modern inheritors of our 400-year-old reputation for excellence, our staff and students contribute to a vibrant academic community whose visions are shaping tomorrow’s world. The School of Biological Sciences is at the leading edge in teaching, research and innovation. Independent rankings such as the Times Higher Education consistently place us amongst the top 25 universities in the world for biological sciences. We aim to ensure that our culture and systems support flexible and family-friendly working and to recognise and value diversity across all our staff and students. The School has an active programme offering support and professional development opportunities for all staff. We place a particular focus on development for early-career researchers (postgraduate and postdoctoral research staff and personal fellowship holders), offering mentoring and an active ‘BioDocSoc’ organisation that brings together researchers for networking, events and training opportunities.The School of Biological Sciences holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance the representation of women in science, mathematics, engineering and technology.Our contains more information about the School.

Expected salary

£33882 – 39105 per year

Location

United Kingdom

Job date

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 00:06:38 GMT

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