Student Recruitment and Access Junior Coordinator

Northumbria University; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Excellent pension schemes

Generous holiday entitlement

Job summary

Northumbria University is seeking two roles within the Undergraduate Student Recruitment Team to connect the University with schools and colleges. You will develop and deliver recruitment initiatives, widening participation activities, and on/off-campus events, engaging with aspiring students across the region and nationally.

The postholders will support across the Undergraduate Team and university faculties, delivering activities both digitally and face-to-face, and collaborating with the

Qualifications

• Honours degree or equivalent.
• Experience of working with young people or demonstrated interest in doing so.
• Outstanding presentation skills and ability to engage prospective students through face-to-face and virtual interventions.
• Ability to relate to a range of people including students, teachers, parents and university staff.
• Current full driving licence, willingness to drive long distances including evenings and weekends, and ability to travel as required (car not essential).

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver student recruitment initiatives and widening participation activities.
• Collaborate with faculties to drive recruitment to specific courses and organise faculty taster sessions with schools and colleges.
• Plan and deliver on-campus events and outreach activities both regionally and nationally.
• Support and work with the Events, Admissions and Marketing teams to ensure effective engagement across digital and in-person formats.

Skills

Presentation skills

Public speaking

Student engagement

Communication skills

Driving licence

Education

Honours degree or equivalent

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

Join us in creating a powerful bridge between the University and schools and colleges across the region and the nation! As a key player in the Undergraduate Student Recruitment Team, you’ll collaborate with University faculties to develop and deliver impactful student recruitment initiatives and widening participation activities. From high-energy on-campus events to experiences in schools and colleges, you'll regularly engage with aspiring students. Be part of a forward-thinking team within the Marketing Service, where innovation, outreach, and opportunity come together to shape the future!

Job Description

ABOUT THE ROLE

Join us in creating a powerful bridge between the University and schools and colleges across the region and the nation! As a key player in the Undergraduate Student Recruitment Team, you’ll collaborate with University faculties to develop and deliver impactful student recruitment initiatives and widening participation activities. From high-energy on-campus events to experiences in schools and colleges, you'll regularly engage with aspiring students. Be part of a forward-thinking team within the Marketing Service, where innovation, outreach, and opportunity come together to shape the future! To provide a direct link between the University and schools and colleges both regionally and nationally. The post holders will assist across the Undergraduate Team and University faculties in the delivery and development of student recruitment and widening participation activity. Activities and events are delivered digitally and face to face both on and off campus. Employees are expected to work across the Global Marketing and Business service.

There are two posts available: one permanent post, and one fixed-term post for a duration of 12-months.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 therefore the successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

About The Team

The role is based in the Student Recruitment and Access team, within the Marketing Service. We are a centralised professional services team located on the Newcastle city centre campus with close working links across the whole of the university community. The role will work closely with other members of the Student Recruitment and Access team. You will also work collaboratively with the Events, Admissions and Marketing teams.

• Dedicated specialist support to schools and colleges helping students through the university application process.
• Our widening participation team who lead on our supported entry schemes to support underrepresented groups in higher education.
• Provide support for Northumbria events such as open days and applicant days.
• Dedicated support to faculties to help drive recruitment to specific courses - including organising and running faculty taster sessions with schools and colleges.
• Work collaboratively with other North East Universities to help support underrepresented students.

Further details can be found at our dedicated web page -

School & College Outreach

About You

To be successful in the role you will:

• Be energetic and proactive in promoting the University as a centre of excellence throughout schools, colleges, careers services, the local community and other key stakeholders.
• Experience of working with young people, or evidence of an interest in doing so.
• Have outstanding presentation skills and the ability to engage and inspire prospective students through face to face and virtual interventions.
• Have the ability to relate easily to a range of people mainly including young students in schools & colleges, as well as: teachers, parents, adults in colleges and the community, University undergraduates, and University staff.
• An Honours degree or equivalent.
• Have a current full driving licence, be a competent driver, and be prepared to drive long distances as required, including on evenings and weekends away from Newcastle (you do not need access to your own car).

Further information is available in the person specification.

If you would like an informal discussion about the role, please contact Sarah Shingleton:

[e-mail].

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