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Student Support Officer

University of Kent - Education and Student Experience

Location: Canterbury
Salary: £28,762 to £32,348 per annum, Grade 6
Hours: Part Time
Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract
Placed On: 8th February 2023
Closes: 19th February 2023
Job Ref: HSS-161-23

If you have significant experience of working in a student facing role, utilising your excellent IT and communication skills, we would welcome your application for this role. 

In this role you will provide a wide-ranging pastoral support service to students whose personal problems or issues risk their academic progress or continued studies.  You will also have supervisory responsibility for staff within the team, and together you will make a positive and measurable contribution to the student experience and academic attainment. 

As Student Support Officer you will:

  • Provide support and guidance to both undergraduate and postgraduate (including HDA) students requiring non-academic advice
  • Make referrals to, and communicate with, other University departments that offer support services to students
  • Maintain and update the record of interactions, ensuring sensitive data is handled in accordance with University guidelines and GDPR
  • Supervise relevant staff, providing clear objectives in consultation with the Student Support Manager

To be successful in this role you will have/be:

  • Substantial experience of working in a student facing role 
  • Excellent IT skills, particularly MS Office packages and the ability to learn systems quickly
  • Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and the ability to deal confidently and diplomatically with a range of people at all levels
  • An understanding of the diverse cultural backgrounds of students, and insights into the range of issues they may face, especially if living abroad for the first time

Please see the links below to view the full job description and to apply for this post. If you require further information regarding the application process please contact the HR team at hsshr@kent.ac.uk quoting reference number HSS-161-23

Further details:   Job Description     Additional Information    

Please note that we prioritise applications from current University of Kent redeployees. We will let you know if this post is to be filled by a redeployee as, in this instance, your application will unfortunately not be taken forward.

Applications must be made via the University’s online application system; CVs or details sent directly to the department or via email cannot be considered.

The University of Kent values diversity and promotes equality at all levels.

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