Student Advisor

Full-time, 35 hours per week

Multiple posts available based in various Schools throughout the University

Do you like working with a range of people with different backgrounds and experiences? Do you thrive in environment requiring independent problem solving while also working closely with a team to ensure a high-quality service? Are you interested in supporting students through their time at University?

The Opportunity:

A fantastic opportunity to support students to fully participate and succeed in their chosen courses of study, working closely with University academic and support staff and external agencies as required.

Student Advisers provide a first contact point for students within their school or deanery, providing guidance and support, including additional assistance where needed, to those navigating the University support systems. Working closely with academic and professional services teams, the role will enable students to achieve their potential, as well as ensure equality/consistency of experience for all students.

The University has launched a new way of supporting students and we expect to recruit up to 50 additional Student Advisers. You can find out further information online here: www.ed.ac.uk/staff/supporting-students/personal-tutor-and-student-support-review

Your skills and attributes for success:  

We are looking for individuals who like working in a vibrant environment:

• Educated to HND level, or equivalent related experience
• Knowledge of and sensitivity to the complex areas of student support
• Excellent interpersonal skills - ability to remain calm and centre the needs of the student, being able to provide a safe and welcoming space for students in distress.

We are aiming to fill at least one post by an individual who has competence (BSL qualification of Level 2 / SCQF 5 or above) in British Sign Language.

The University of Edinburgh is a charitable body, registered in Scotland, with registration number SC005336. Is e buidheann carthannais a th’ ann an Oilthigh Dhùn Èideann, clàraichte an Alba, àireamh clàraidh SC005336.

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