Student Experience Officer

Job description:

The School of Psychology at the University of Sheffield delivers postgraduate and undergraduate programmes across a range of academic and clinical/applied areas of psychology. Our teaching is research led, equipping graduates with an advanced understanding and the key skills needed in their chosen careers. The Clinical and Applied Psychology Unit operates within the School of Psychology and delivers a range of applied postgraduate courses, including the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy).

You will be part of a team that delivers a high quality, inclusive and accessible learning experience for all students. You will support students, actively seeking out and responding to ‘the student voice’ (via student-staff committees, NSS, TellUS) to enhance the student journey from induction to graduation.

You will play a key role in supporting delivery of student experience as students progress through their programme journeys, from welcome and transition to graduation. You will set the annual schedule of key activities and lead developments to improve the student experience and you will collaborate with a range of people from a diverse set of backgrounds.

We are looking to appoint a supportive, people-focussed and motivated individual who is committed to driving improvements to our student experience. The ideal candidate will be able to build effective relationships as they collaborate with staff and students, and work flexibly to support the activities of the team. They will also have excellent communication skills to respond clearly and effectively to enquiries raised by students, external stakeholders and staff.

The School of Psychology at The University of Sheffield is among the largest in the UK and has a vibrant research and study environment. We are recognised as being one of the best places in the world to study psychology (Times Higher Education World Subject Rankings 2021).

What We Offer

The University of Sheffield is a remarkable place to work. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Their diverse backgrounds, abilities and beliefs make Sheffield a world-class university.

We offer a fantastic range of benefits including a highly competitive annual leave entitlement (with the ability to purchase more), a generous pensions scheme, flexible working opportunities,a commitment to your development and wellbeing, a wide range of retail discounts, and much more.

Find out more at sheffield.ac.uk/jobs/benefits and join us to become part of something special.

We are committed to exploring flexible working opportunities which benefit the individual and University.

We build teams of people from different heritages and lifestyles from across the world, whose talent and contributions complement each other to greatest effect. We believe diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact through research, teaching and student experience.

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