Access, Student Success and Development Coordinator

University of Manchester; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Manchester is seeking an Access, Student Success and Development Coordinator to enhance student support initiatives. This role involves working with underrepresented groups and fostering community engagement. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, along with a flexible approach to problem-solving. The university values innovative ideas to improve student experiences and offers a supportive working environment.

Benefits

Market-leading pension scheme

Excellent health and wellbeing services

Generous annual leave entitlement

Additional paid closure over Christmas

Qualifications

• Experience working with underrepresented groups in higher education.
• Ability to prioritize a varied workload in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Support various projects promoting community building and academic skills.
• Collaborate within the Access & Success team in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Creative problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Motivating others

Job description

Role: Access, Student Success and Development Coordinator

The Access & Student Success team is responsible for ensuring that the University identifies and recruits students of outstanding achievement and potential from all educational backgrounds, encouraging progression into higher education, particularly within its local communities. The team also supports the successful continuation, attainment, and progression of students who may face barriers.

We are currently recruiting for a permanent Access, Student Success and Development Coordinator.

The post holder would benefit from experience working with underrepresented groups in HE. Key skills include the ability to prioritize a varied workload in a busy environment, a flexible approach, creative problem-solving, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and experience motivating and supervising others.

The appointee will support various projects within the team based on business needs. This recruitment focuses on supporting current students through projects that promote community building, belonging, academic skills, and personal development. This includes activities such as the Manchester 10/10 initiative for Black heritage students and other initiatives supporting students from Black, Asian, and Ethnic minority communities, as well as care-experienced and sanctuary seeker students.

The post holder will work collaboratively within the wider Access & Success team and directorate in a fast-paced, friendly environment that values initiative and innovative ideas to deliver excellent activities for students and supporters.

What you will get in return:

• Market-leading pension scheme
• Excellent health and wellbeing services, including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over Christmas

As an equal opportunities employer, the university welcomes applications from all qualified persons. We are committed to the principles of the Race Equality Charter Mark and particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities, which are underrepresented at this level.

The university supports flexible working. Find out more here.

Please note: We cannot respond to enquiries, accept CVs, or applications from recruitment agencies. Applicants should refer to the person specification when completing the application form.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting, and interviews:

Name: Charlotte Stringfellow, Student Access, Success and Development Officer

Email: [e-mail]

General enquiries:

Email: [e-mail]

Technical support:

https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home

This vacancy closes at midnight on the closing date.

For the person specification criteria, please see the Further Particulars document linked below.