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University of Leeds

Sep 20

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

Requirements

  • There are 3 roles available
  • This role will be based on the University campus. We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements.
  • Do you want to help students on their own individual journey of success during their time at Leeds? Can you help our students feel they belong and matter at Leeds?
  • The role holder will be based in the Faculty of Social Sciences and work with a diverse range of students and a wide array of staff stakeholders across the institution. With students, they will be a local point of contact and guide, helping students to reflect on their student journey and how they, as individuals, feel they wish to develop as they progress through their University experience and within their academic school. Working independently, the role holder will identify groups and areas of risk in day-to-day processes from a student success perspective and develop approaches/recommendations to mitigate these; working with schools to test and implement any recommendations.
  • Please note that due to Home Office visa requirements, this role may only be suitable for first-time Skilled Worker visa applicants if they are eligible for salary concessions. For more information please visit: www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
  • What we offer in return:
  • 26 days holiday plus 16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – that’s 42 days a year!
  • Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance.
  • Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
  • Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team, and self-development courses including languages, Creative Writing, Wellbeing Therapies and much more.
  • Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.
  • And much more!
  • To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:
  • Sarah Richardson, Educational Engagement Manager
  • Email: S.H.Richardson@leeds.ac.uk
  • Please note: There are 2 similar Student Development Coach roles available; please see the following job adverts for more information:
  • https://jobs.leeds.ac.uk/PSEDE1153
  • Further details:
  • Candidate Brief

Responsibilities

  • The role holder will be based in the Faculty of Social Sciences and work with a diverse range of students and a wide array of staff stakeholders across the institution.
  • With students, they will be a local point of contact and guide, helping students to reflect on their student journey and how they, as individuals, feel they wish to develop as they progress through their University experience and within their academic school.
  • Working independently, the role holder will identify groups and areas of risk in day-to-day processes from a student success perspective and develop approaches/recommendations to mitigate these; working with schools to test and implement any recommendations.

FAQs

What is the main purpose of the Student Development Coach role?

The main purpose of the Student Development Coach role is to help students on their individual journey of success, ensuring they feel they belong and matter at the University of Leeds. The coach serves as a local point of contact and guide, helping students reflect on their academic journey and development.

How many positions are available for the Student Development Coach role?

There are three roles available for the Student Development Coach position.

Where will the role be based?

The role will be based on the University campus.

Are there flexible working arrangements for this position?

Yes, the University is open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

What kind of students will the Student Development Coach interact with?

The Student Development Coach will work with a diverse range of students from various backgrounds within the Faculty of Social Sciences.

What is the role holder expected to do in terms of student support?

The role holder is expected to identify groups and areas of risk to student success, develop recommendations to mitigate these risks, and collaborate with schools to test and implement these recommendations.

What benefits does the University offer for this position?

The University offers 26 days holiday plus 16 Bank Holidays or closure days (42 days total), a generous pension scheme, life assurance, discounted gym membership, access to personal development courses, on-site childcare, shopping discounts, and travel schemes.

Who can I contact for more information about the role?

For more information, you can contact Sarah Richardson, Educational Engagement Manager, at S.H.Richardson@leeds.ac.uk.

Is this role suitable for first-time Skilled Worker visa applicants?

The role may only be suitable for first-time Skilled Worker visa applicants if they meet the eligibility criteria for salary concessions as per Home Office visa requirements.

Are there other similar roles advertised?

Yes, there are two similar Student Development Coach roles available. More information can be found in the job adverts linked in the original posting.

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