Student Welfare Advisor (1.0 FTE)

Monday-Friday 9am-5pm (35 hours)

The Glasgow School of Art (GSA) is a world leading, independent, university-level institution for the visual creative disciplines. We attract some of the finest academic and creative talent and are committed to creating and sustaining learning and working environments, where difference is respected and the widest possible range of cultural and social perspectives are valued.

Applications are invited for a Student Welfare Advisor, in Student Support and Development.

As Student Welfare Adviser you will make a positive contribution to the student experience at the Glasgow School of Art by delivering information, guidance and active support on a comprehensive range of practical student welfare issues.

In this post you will act as a key contact for all students including our international cohort, with responsibility for the provision of guidance and support with immigration and visa issues and supporting USA students through the US Federal loans process through to audit preparation.

Educated to degree level or equivalent, or with experience congruent with degree level aptitudes, including work-based learning, the successful candidate will have an awareness of current student welfare issues such as student funding, finances, private rented accommodation, safety, health and wellbeing. The ability to manage a significant caseload based on priorities and deadlines is vital. The post holder must be able to work independently under their own initiative and to work well as part of a small and extremely busy team. Excellent organisational and communication skills and the ability to reflect on and evaluate complex and sensitive situations are essential.

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Benefits of working at GSA

Closing date for submission of completed applications: 23:59 (BST) Wednesday 30^th July 2025

For full details and to apply online, please visit: gsa.engageats.co.uk/V2/Vacancy

If you don’t currently have the right to work and live in the UK, we are unable to offer sponsorship for skilled worker visa for this role as it does not meet the Home Office eligibility requirements. Details can be found on the Home Office website - www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact HRServicedesk@gsa.ac.uk

The Glasgow School of Art is committed to ensuring equality of opportunity in work and study. We strive to create and maintain an inclusive environment where all students and employees feel safe, understood and valued. Applications are welcomed from candidates regardless of age, disability, sex, ethnic or religious background, gender identity or sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, maternity, caring responsibilities or care experience.

We recognise we do not have the diversity of staff that we want and we particularly welcome and encourage applications from candidates who identify as being from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at The Glasgow School of Art.

To view our Fair Work statement, please click here and to view our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion documents here.

Registered Charity Number SC012490.

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