Student Achievement Adviser

Solent University; Southampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Solent University's Student Achievement Team as a Student Achievement Adviser. In this role, you will enhance student retention through innovative initiatives and support. We're seeking candidates with strong interpersonal, organisational, and problem-solving skills, along with relevant education and experience in a higher education setting.

Benefits

Excellent benefits package

Qualifications

• Educated to A level or equivalent with GCSE grades A-C in English and Mathematics.
• Experience delivering support in higher or further education.
• Strong understanding of the student life cycle and academic regulations.

Responsibilities

• Play a key part in initiatives to improve retention and achievement.
• Develop and implement intervention programmes for at-risk students.
• Provide advice, guidance, and support to students.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organisational Skills

Communication

Problem-Solving

Data Analysis

Attention to Detail

Education

A Level or Equivalent

HNC/D or Degree (Desirable)

Tools

Microsoft programmes

Job description

This is an excellent opportunity to join Solent University’s successful Student Achievement Team. As a Student Achievement Adviser, you will play a key part in initiatives to improve retention and achievement, identifying groups of students at risk and developing and implementing intervention programmes.

We are looking for enthusiastic individuals with excellent interpersonal and organisational skills and the ability to work independently and as a strong team player.

The Successful Candidate Will

• Be educated to A level or equivalent, with GCSE grades A-C in English and Mathematics. A HNC/D or degree is desirable
• Be able to evidence continuing professional development
• Have experience of delivering support to students in a higher or further education environment
• Have experience of providing excellent service delivery in a customer facing environment including the provision of information, advice, and guidance
• Have a thorough understanding of the student life cycle and academic regulations
• Have a good understanding of issues relating to student retention and achievement in higher/further education
• Have a strong understanding of and commitment to equality and diversity
• A thorough understanding of General Data Protection Regulations
• Have a good knowledge of general IT systems including Microsoft programmes
• Have good data analysis (particularly excel) and report writing skills (on – job training will be provided to support further skills development in these areas)
• Excellent administrative skills with a good attention to detail
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and organisational skills
• Have an eye for detail when producing accurate data, documentation, and written correspondence
• Have excellent problem-solving skills and ability to manage multiple tasks, working to tight deadlines
  
  

Solent University offers an excellent benefits package. More Information.

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