Student Engagement Officer

About the role

We seek to appoint an individual who understands the needs of existing and prospective students and specifically those who are under-represented at the university.

The Student Engagement and Enhancement Team is a new area of the Student Experience Division and focuses on supporting student success throughout University. The team work on initiatives and programmes primarily but not solely outlined in our access and participation plan which aim to support underrepresented groups at the university and are designed to retain students and support engagement, success and progression for all.

You will have knowledge of the higher education environment, student engagement mechanisms and have experience of delivering engaging programmes of events for hard-to-reach students.

You will also understand the importance, and have some experience, of working in partnership with students.

A strong team player, we are looking for a positive, pro-active individual who can be flexible and responsive as well as creative and innovative. An excellent communicator, you will be to develop relationships across the university and sector.

Key Working relationships: Students from across the University, Connectors in co-creation roles, academics and professional services within schools, Division of the Student Experience, Student Union, external partners including OFS, NEON and other Universities

Please contact Rosie Jones at rosie.jones@sussex.ac.uk for informal enquiries

The University of Sussex values the diversity of its staff and students and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. 

Please note: The University requires that work undertaken for the University is performed from the UK. 

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