Part Time Study Skills and Technology Assessor - RGU07521

RGU; Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An inclusive higher education institution in Scotland is seeking a dedicated professional to support disabled students by assessing their needs and recommending personalized adjustments. The role requires significant experience in supporting diverse students, and a commitment to professional boundaries. Employees enjoy a generous benefits package including flexible work options, extensive annual leave, and more.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

46 days annual leave

Onsite nursery

Access to sports centre

Voluntary health and travel benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience supporting students with various health conditions.
• Understanding of disability legislation.
• Ability to provide clear and accurate guidance.

Responsibilities

• Assess and identify students' needs for support.
• Produce comprehensive reports detailing support recommendations.
• Help students use suitable assistive technology.

Skills

Knowledge of the Disabled Students' Allowance

Understanding of reasonable adjustments

Research skills

Support for mental and physical health conditions

Education

Degree or equivalent professional qualification

Tools

Assistive technologies

Job description

Job Summary

Robert Gordon University is proud to be an innovative, inclusive, impactful and professionally-focused university, with a track record of established success in learning and teaching.

You will provide high-quality advice and support to disabled students by assessing and identifying their needs and recommending relevant and personalised reasonable adjustments that enable them to access their studies and remove barriers to their success.

You will be a dedicated professional with significant experience supporting students with a wide range of mental and physical health conditions, neurodiversity, and SpLDs-ideally within a Higher Education environment. You will demonstrate confidence in providing clear, informed guidance to both academic and administrative staff, regardless of their familiarity with disability legislation. A strong commitment to professional boundaries and a proven ability to support students from diverse cultural and educational backgrounds are essential.

In keeping with RGU's commitment to work/life balance you will have the opportunity to work from home for a portion of the working week and also benefit from a generous pension scheme, 46 days annual leave (including statutory days), an onsite nursery and sports centre, as well as a range of voluntary health and travel benefits.

We are committed to attracting and engaging a diverse range of staff and fostering a culture where everyone feels welcome, comfortable to express their ideas, and can reach their full potential. For more information, please visit Our Diverse Workforce pages.

Job Description

RESPONSIBLE TO: Inclusion Lead Manager

RESPONSIBLE FOR: Assessor Role - Assessment of Needs

PURPOSE OF POST: To work on your own initiative to externally prescribed quality standards and become an integral part of a dynamic team. You will have the ability to research and complete high quality work to tight deadlines, supported by strong liaison and problem-solving skills.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES:

To facilitate disabled students in receiving appropriate study skills and technology support via the Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA). This includes annual review applications.

To interpret reports from medical and psychological practitioners in relation to students' support needs.

To assess the technology and study requirements of disabled students in relation to applications for DSA.

To produce comprehensive reports detailing findings and justifying recommendations taking due cognisance of relevant Scottish Government Toolkit of Quality Indicators.

To liaise with relevant members of the Inclusion service team in order to ensure that a high quality of service is maintained.

To maintain and organise the department equipment loan pool.

To undertake comprehensive assessments of needs for students in receipt of Disabled Students' Allowances (DSA).

To advise students in the use of suitable assistive technology, both through practical demonstration and written description.

To research appropriate technical and support solutions to meet the student's specific needs.

To make appropriate recommendations with regard to the learning environment. This may include tutor provision, reasonable adjustment to existing modes of assessment or alternative assessment provision.

To liaise closely with the Inclusion Coordinators regarding students with complex support needs.

To produce comprehensive Study Skills and Technology reports.

To make draft copies of reports available to the student for verification, updating the report as necessary on receipt of the student's comments.

To clarify any points or issues raised by the student's funding body.

To liaise with students to ensure that the implications of recommended support are understood and delivered effectively.

To undertake training and continued professional development.

To keep up to date with the evolution and practical application of assistive technology To maintain a working knowledge of relevant Disability legislation.

To work in accordance with the Inclusion Centre business plan and assist the department in achieving its objectives.

To undertake other duties commensurate with the role.

Person Specification

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications and Professional Memberships

Degree or equivalent professional qualification and/or experience

Knowledge and skills

Working knowledge and understanding of the Disabled Students' Allowance

Knowledge of relevant Equality legislation and understanding of reasonable adjustments and their application

Ability to research, acquire and apply knowledge pertaining to specific impairments.

Experience

Significant experience supporting students with a wide range of mental and physical health conditions, neurodiversity, and SpLDs

DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge

Working knowledge of physical or sensory impairments, disabling medical conditions, specific learning differences and mental health problems

Practical knowledge of assistive technologies and accessibility options.

Experience

Working experience of the Higher Education environment

Experience of working with disabled people

Experience of carrying out assessments of needs

Behaviours

Behaviour 1: Communication - Ability to receive, understand and convey information requiring careful explanation and information of a complex or conceptual nature, in a clear and accurate manner

Behaviour 2: Service Delivery - Experience of exploring and adapting a service to meet customers' expectations and also identifying ways of improving standards

Behaviour 3: Analysis and Research - Experience of identifying or designing data gathering and analytical methods appropriate for each investigation, and producing reports that identify key issues and findings

Behaviour 4: Pastoral Care and Welfare - Experience of calming and reassuring those with work/study related problems who may be experiencing distress and dealing with difficult welfare situations or confidential matters