Funding and Student Life Adviser

Working within Student Life, the Funding and Student Life Advisers provide advice and support to students throughout their studies.

With significant experience of supporting students with matters such as student finance, academic issues along with the associated impact on funding, and welfare concerns, you will provide accurate and high-quality information and advice to students experiencing a wide range of actual or potential barriers to successful study. You will also develop and continue sustainable projects to proactively inform our students and raise awareness of funding matters and financial capability.

You will bring:

• Experience of providing advice on Student Finance and welfare support to students within a higher education setting.
• Knowledge of Student Finance England and policies and regulations around Student Finance.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate confidently and effectively with a range of people from diverse backgrounds and with diverse needs.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a high standard of written and spoken English.
• Experience of supporting student projects and awareness raising through a variety of channels and methods.

The role is a hybrid role with a minimum 60% of the working week on campus with a flexible approach to work, including occasional evening and weekends, when necessary. 

What we offer:

• Aston University is a dynamic and vibrant campus located within Birmingham city centre, which has excellent transport links via bus or train.
• The role is offered as 'dynamic working', which means working both on campus and from home dependent on the activity.
• Excellent training and development opportunities.
• A generous annual leave scheme with 30 days bookable leave and a further 13 days bank holiday and University Closure days.
• Everyday discounts to a number of activities and retailers.
• Great family friendly policies.
• On site gym and pool with discounted staff membership available
• Further information on our Benefits and Rewards can be found here.

Aston University may be able to sponsor those who are already on a Skilled Worker Visa issued before 22nd July 2025. If you require sponsorship, Aston University will assess eligibility if you are shortlisted for the role. 

Please note we are unable to confirm individual eligibility before shortlisting.

See here for more information on Skilled Worker visa eligibility: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

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