Education Liaison Adviser

The Role

We are seeking an Education Liaison Adviser to join the Education Liaison and Outreach Team as we work towards new targets outlined in our new Access and Participation Plan for 2024-25 to 2027-28 and Schools and Colleges Strategy. Working in collaboration with colleagues in the team and across Kingston University, you will develop, deliver and evaluate a range of high-quality activity focused on supporting groups underrepresented in Higher Education to access university.

Projects include subject specific activity and events, plus sustained activity working with target groups, that will be delivered to target schools, colleges and community groups on campus, at external sites (e.g. in school) or virtually. This role also involves developing and maintaining relationships with various internal and external stakeholders, including faculties, target institutions and external partners.

The Person

Educated to degree level or possessing equivalent experience, ideally in Higher Education, you will have a strong understanding of Widening Participation practice and the issues relating to the progression of underrepresented student groups to Higher Education.

You will have excellent communication, stakeholder and presentation skills and can confidently engage with a wide range of people at different levels, internally and externally. You will possess strong project management and organisational skills, with an ability to effectively manage your workload ensuring work is completed on time and to a high standard. Finally, you will have strong IT and analytical skills, and are confident interpreting data to evaluate and measure the impact of projects in line with targets outlined in our Access and Participation Plan.

Function

Make a positive difference to the higher education journeys of thousands of students.

This Directorate plays a vital role in the retention and success of students at Kingston University. By taking a holistic, cohesive approach to the effective provision of services to our 17,000 students, we aim to enhance their experience through support that is effective and also responsive to their changing needs.

The Student Services team provides the University’s first and second line services for students incorporating the Information Centre, Library and Learning Services, Specialist Course Support and Administration, Student Engagement and Student Life, Health and Wellbeing. Services are designed to be accessible and inclusive of all students, to ensure their enquiries are resolved quickly and support is available to enable them to fully engage with and succeed in their studies.

Further Information

This is a full-time permanent position with a starting salary of £37,646 per annum.

Interviews are scheduled for Tuesday 24 September 2024.

For any informal enquires regarding the role please contact Katie Willis, Education Liaison & Outreach Manager.

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