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We are searching for a creative Education Support Advisor to join our vibrant team at University of Exeter in Exeter, Devon.
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Education and Academic Services This part-time (0.6FTE) post is available immediately on a permanent basis. The starting salary will be from £31,502 on Grade E pro rata, depending on qualifications and experience. We have an exciting opportunity for an Education Support Advisor to join our Education Support Team, working with our Strategy and Security Institute programmes. The Education and Academic Services (EAS) Directorate provides all of the key administration and education support activities that underpin the student experience from Fresher's week to Graduation. This role is within the Education Support team which provides the core and critical operational support for teaching administration and support for delivery of taught undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. About the role All staff within Education Services are expected to work on-campus as well as from home, as required by the role. The successful candidate will also be required to work on campus during the delivery of short courses. All new external appointments to the team will be asked to work from campus for up to 3 days per week, whilst training is completed. This role is expected to take operational responsibility for the delivery of taught programmes across the Strategy and Security Institute, including supporting postgraduate programmes and the management of short courses, delivered under contract to external partners. It would be advantageous for the post-holder to have experience of financial processes, such as payments and expenses, as well as of arranging hospitality. Programme delivery will also include supporting field trips as well as standard elements of education support, such as student support and the administration of assessment and awards. This role will involve working closely with the SSI Director and liaising with key internal and external stakeholders, including external speakers. The role holder will work in close collaboration with the Faculty Operations team in delivering effective administrative support to the Strategy and Security Institute and will act as a key point of contact for programme and Institute enquiries. This role will be based in the Knightley building on the university campus, although aligned to the Amory Hub team, and would be expected to act as a flexible member of a wider team, offering support and assistance across all teaching and education programmes, and/or changing responsibilities and deploying expertise as required by developments of the Department/programmes and the needs of the service. The Education Support Advisor role has a key responsibility to ensure that the overall team complement for Education Support is working effectively to deliver a seamless and high-quality service, within any distinct programme or Department responsibility allocations and also to broader Education Support and Student Services service standards. Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role. The University of Exeter We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 150 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2022 and QS World University Ranking 2022). Our research income in recent years means we’re the fastest growing UK Research University with some of the world’s most influential scientists, and we seek to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today through this. More than 99% of our research is of international quality and our world-leading research impact is growing faster than any other Russell Group university (2021 Research Excellence Framework). We encourage proactive engagement with industry, business and community partners to enhance the impact of research and education and improve the employability of our students. Read about our world leading research – Green Futures and how we are transforming education for a changing world. We are located in a beautiful part of the country and Exeter (a fast growing tech hub) is one of only a few UK cities to have been designated as a UNESCO Creative City. Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment With over 27,000 students and 6,400 staff from 180 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community. Reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces. Benefits We offer some fantastic benefits including: 39 days leave per year
options for flexible working
numerous discounts at leading retailers
onsite gyms on all of our campus’ and a cycle to work scheme
sector leading policies around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), paternity leave (up to six weeks full pay) and a new Fertility Treatment Policy
stunning campus environments in Exeter and Cornwall, in the beautiful South West of England Further information For further information please contact Jenny Crotty on View email address on findajob.dwp.gov.uk

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Benefits of working as a Education Support Advisor in Exeter, Devon:

● Excellent benefits
● Advancement opportunities
● Advantageous package