Transition Advisor

Joining an established teaching team in the Learning Development Service (LDS), the Transition Advisor will contribute directly to the development and delivery of academic skills support at the University. The post-holder will engage proactively with undergraduate students in a range of learning spaces and work with colleagues to develop transition support and resources, as required.

About the person:

Responsibilities of the role include:

• Delivery of a range of transition support resources and activities to undergraduate students as part of taught programmes; utilising digital platforms (e.g. Canvas VLE) and in-person opportunities for academic skill development.
• Creation of bespoke learning resources and activities on Canvas to support student engagement and skills development.
• Supporting the core service offering to students, including delivery of one-to-one academic skills appointments online and in-person.
• Working with colleagues, students and academics, to enhance academic support and target interventions at discipline level to address disparities in attainment and degree outcomes.
• Using relevant digital software and systems (e.g. Microsoft) to support the everyday work of LDS and appropriate record management.

Key Essential criteria include:

• A degree or equivalent.
• Relevant experience to include:
  • Development of tailored online learning resources for students.
  • Delivery of one-to-one student support.
  • Delivery of academic skills support at HE level (online and in-person).
  • Presenting to a range of groups.
• Excellent ICT skills, including experience of using a range of software packages e.g. Microsoft Office suite, for everyday work.
• Comprehensive knowledge and experience of University and HE issues and how these impact on students.
• Experience of collaborative project work and evaluation.
• Excellent Interpersonal and communication (written and oral skills), and experience of developing and maintaining effective working and team relationships.

To be successful at shortlisting stage, please ensure you clearly evidence in your application how you meet the essential and, where applicable, desirable criteria listed in the Candidate Information document on our website.

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