Peer Support Student Coordinator
Grade UE05, £27,979 - £32,332 per annum, pro rata
CMVM / MGPHS / USHER Institute
Part time (7hrs per week)
Fixed Term contract: 1 year post available from October 2024
Location: Usher Institute, Edinburgh BioQuarter (hybrid and remote work possible)
The Teaching Organisation at the Deanery of Molecular, Genetic and Population Health Sciences within The University of Edinburgh is looking for a Peer Support Student Coordinator. The Teaching Organisation manages 7 MSc programmes, 6 of which are delivered as online distance learning to part-time students. Our student population is diverse and international, most of our students are busy professionals in the health and social care sector.
The Opportunity:
In this role, you will use your comprehensive knowledge of the University of Edinburgh, gained as a current student within the University, and an understanding of the needs of on-campus and online distance learning students, to be actively involved in Peer Support Project activities in the Deanery. You will also provide administrative support for the day-to-day running of student support schemes, including coordination of peer support volunteers.
This post is a designated Student Employment post available for 12 months from October 2024.
This post is advertised as part time for 7 hours per week, and we are open to requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working. We may also consider requests for remote working within the UK, if the candidate is an online distance learning student.
Your skills and attributes for success:
* Matriculated as a current student at the University of Edinburgh
* Working knowledge of relevant systems, equipment, processes and procedures including standard software packages and possibly some knowledge of non-standard software, and a willingness to learn new skills as required and undertake appropriate training.
* Good written and oral communication skills; good numeracy and literacy skills.
* A clear understanding of confidentiality and an ability to deal appropriately with sensitive information
* A comprehensive knowledge of the University of Edinburgh gained as a current student within the University and an understanding of the diverse profile of its students (especially online distance learning students)
As a valued member of our team, you can expect:
* A competitive salary.
* An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
* To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
* Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options.
Championing equality, diversity and inclusion
The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.
Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages.
On this occasion the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role. International workers will therefore only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.
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