Location: | Glasgow |
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Salary: | £30,502 to £34,308 per annum (UoG Grade 6) |
Hours: | Full Time |
Contract Type: | Permanent |
Placed On: | 1st February 2023 |
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Closes: | 28th February 2023 |
Job Ref: | 108188 |
This post is full time (35 hours p/w) and open ended. Relocation assistance will be provided where appropriate.
As part of Team UofG you will be a member of a world changing, inclusive community, which values ambition, excellence, integrity and curiosity.
The University of Glasgow has been changing the world for more than 572 years, and today we are one of the world's top 100 universities. We are delighted to have risen in the Times Higher Education World University rankings for the 2nd year in a row climbing up 6 places. Our people have always been at the forefront of innovation, and our past achievements inspire our current world changers.
A fantastic, new, opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Disability Advisor to join the University’s Student Services.
The Purpose of this role is to support the University in ensuring timely needs assessment and tailored provision for disabled students, providing access to appropriate resources and support to achieve their academic goals. The post holder will work closely with the university’s Disability Advisers and to provide a high-quality service, adhering to strict standards.
The Assistant Disability Adviser will be a member of the Disability Service, based within the Student & Academic Services Directorate and is expected to work closely with colleagues in the Disability Service and IT Services to ensure that tailored recommendations are made in line with individual needs. This will include conducting face to face and online appointments, producing detailed assessment reports liaising with internal and external stakeholders and supporting applications for funding.
You will support the work of the Disability Service in raising awareness of disability and inclusive practice in higher education, contributing to training and communications in collaboration with Disability Advisers.
Apply online by clicking the 'Apply' button above.
Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme
The post for which you are applying is considered “registered work” in terms of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Act. It requires the successful applicant to become a Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme member prior to appointment. This check is necessary to ensure that the University of Glasgow fulfils its legal duties under the Act.
If you are successful in your application, the offer of employment will be subject to PVG Scheme membership. Further information is available at: https://www.mygov.scot/pvg-scheme/
It is the University of Glasgow’s mission to foster an inclusive climate, which ensures equality in our working, learning, research and teaching environment.
We strongly endorse the principles of Athena SWAN, including a supportive and flexible working environment, with commitment from all levels of the organisation in promoting gender equity.
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