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Widening Participation Transitions Officer
Vacancy Reference: 165611
Salary: UofG Grade 6, £33,232 - £36,924 per annum.
This post is full time (35 hours p/w) and open ended. Relocation assistance will be provided where appropriate.
Today, the University of Glasgow is one of the world's top 100 universities and ranked 12th in the world in the Times Higher Education (THE) World Impact Rankings 2024, demonstrating that we are not only one of the best universities in the United Kingdom, but one of the best universities for the world. Our people have always been at the forefront of innovation, and our past achievements inspire our current world changers.
This is a great opportunity for a Widening Participation Transitions Officer to join the University.
In this role you will work with the WP&LLL team and relevant colleagues across the University of Glasgow to investigate, establish and implement provisions for supporting students from Widening Participation backgrounds in their transition from the pre-entry stage to degree-level study, as well as improving student retention and success. Engaging with existing students and staff in building mentoring, peer support and community building initiatives for students on degree courses. Supporting the Head of WP&LLL, the Head of the Adult Learner Team (ALT), and the wider team in the delivery of WP&LLL activities to achieve University targets and performance indicators.
Apply online at: Widening Participation Transitions Officer · University of Glasgow
Closing Date: 23:45 24th February 2025
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As part of Team UofG you will be a member of a world changing, inclusive community, which values ambition, excellence, integrity and curiosity.
As a valued member of our team, you can expect:
1 A warm welcoming and engaging organisational culture, where your talents are developed and nurtured, and success is celebrated and shared.
2 An excellent employment package with generous terms and conditions including 41 days of leave for full time staff, pension - pensions handbook benefits and discount packages.
3 A flexible approach to working.
4 A commitment to support your health and wellbeing, including a free 6-month UofG Sport membership for all new staff joining the University
We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community
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