Student Outcomes Coordinator (Placement)

The University of Reading is committed to creating an inclusive culture in which every student thrives, regardless of background. This professional placement role focuses on helping us to achieve this. The role-holder will be a University of Reading student who is comfortable engaging with students and staff on topics such as race, disability and class, and be passionate about removing the barriers facing underrepresented students.

The Student Outcomes Coordinator is a placement role designed to help put the student voice at the heart of decisions made about student success. They will gather the views of fellow students through focus groups, networking, and workshops. They will be coached into leading a weekly safe space and discussion group known as the ‘Inclusion Consultants’ – current students who provide feedback on their university experience as underrepresented students.

The preferred candidate will have:

• An understanding of how structural inequalities influence the lived experience of students.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to work with a wide range of people.
• Good organisation, time management, planning and prioritising skills.
• Experience using social media.

Applications will be judged against the criteria set forth in the job description and person specification; please read these documents carefully before applying.

Fixed term until July 2024
Closing date - 17th April 2023
Interview date - 25th April 2023

Informal contact details
Contact role: Student Outcomes Coordinator
Contact name: Drew Taylor
Contact phone: N.A.
Contact email: d.h.taylor@reading.ac.uk

Alternative informal contact details
Contact role: Student Outcomes Manager
Contact name: Mathew Haine
Contact phone: N.A.
Contact email: m.l.b.haine@reading.ac.uk

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, non-UK candidates who do not already have permission to work in the UK should note that by reference to the applicable SOC code for this role, sponsorship will not be possible under the Skilled Worker Route. There is further information about this on the UK Visas and Immigration Website.

The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and is a Diversity Champion for Stonewall, the leading LGBT+ rights organisation. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

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