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Peer Programmes Lead Officer

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University of Leeds

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • People, HR & Administration
    Education & Teaching
  • Leeds

AI generated summary

  • You should have strong project management skills, collaborative experience, an understanding of evaluation, and the ability to enhance student success through peer support initiatives.
  • You will lead initiatives to improve student success, support peer schemes, provide guidance, ensure evaluation measures, and foster collaboration across the university to enhance student experiences.

Requirements

  • We are looking for a motivated and experienced individual to lead initiatives designed to improve the success of students across the institution, focusing on non-continuation/completion rates, degree attainment and progression to graduate destinations.
  • The role-holder will ensure that faculties/schools/services are supported in delivering new or extant peer support provision through providing best practice advice and guidance; ensuring that robust monitoring and evaluation measures are in place; adopting a data informed approach to promote effective targeting and tailoring of peer support schemes within the local and institutional context.
  • The role will require strong project management skills, collaborative working across the institution and an understanding of complex processes. You will also need a sound understanding and experience of evaluation to advise, lead and support the development of a robust collection of evidence-informed student success activities.

Responsibilities

  • - Lead initiatives designed to improve the success of students across the institution, focusing on non-continuation/completion rates, degree attainment and progression to graduate destinations.
  • - Support the delivery of the University's Access and Participation Plan and Access and Student Success Strategy and accelerate progress towards the strategy's targets.
  • - Work closely with faculties, schools and services across the University of Leeds in a flexible collaborative way to ensure our peer support schemes deliver high quality student experience.
  • - Complement existing student success and support provision within the local and institutional context.
  • - Ensure that faculties/schools/services are supported in delivering new or extant peer support provision through providing best practice advice and guidance.
  • - Ensure that robust monitoring and evaluation measures are in place.
  • - Adopt a data informed approach to promote effective targeting and tailoring of peer support schemes within the local and institutional context.
  • - Require strong project management skills, collaborative working across the institution and an understanding of complex processes.
  • - Provide sound understanding and experience of evaluation to advise, lead and support the development of a robust collection of evidence-informed student success activities.

FAQs

What is the primary focus of the Peer Programmes Lead Officer role?

The primary focus is to lead initiatives designed to improve student success, particularly regarding non-continuation/completion rates, degree attainment, and progression to graduate destinations, especially for underrepresented groups.

Is there an option for flexible working arrangements in this role?

Yes, we are open to discussing flexible working arrangements for this position.

What types of student support schemes will the role-holder be involved in?

The role-holder will be involved in developing and promoting peer support schemes that complement existing student success and support provision across the institution.

Will this role require collaboration with other departments?

Yes, the role will require collaborative working across faculties, schools, and services within the University of Leeds.

What kind of skills are essential for this position?

Strong project management skills, collaborative working abilities, and a solid understanding of evaluation processes are essential for this role.

How is evidence used in the Peer Programmes Lead Officer position?

The role involves adopting a data-informed approach to promote effective targeting and tailoring of peer support schemes, as well as developing a robust collection of evidence-informed student success activities.

What benefits does the University offer for this position?

Benefits include 26 days holiday plus approximately 16 bank holidays, a generous pension scheme, health and wellbeing programs, access to personal development courses, and various staff discounts.

Is this position open for sponsorship under a Skilled Worker visa?

Yes, this post may be suitable for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route, although first-time applicants may need to qualify for salary concessions.

Who can I contact for more information about this role?

You can contact Sarah Richardson, Educational Engagement Manager, at S.H.Richardson@leeds.ac.uk for more information or queries about the position.

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