The University of Manchester Hiring for Student Support and Guidance Coordinator Job at Manchester, England Full Time

The University invites applications for a fixed term Student Support and Guidance Coordinator which is tenable immediately until 31/07/22.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the School’s Student Support and Guidance Team. The post holder will work in conjunction with the Student Support and Guidance Manager and will oversee the student support processes, especially those relating to mitigating circumstances procedures, appeals and complaints and coordinating the procedures and processes required by the Equality Act 2010 in liaison with the Disability Advisory and Support Service (DASS).

This is a key role within the Teaching and Learning Team that requires excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work effectively under pressure. You must be able to use your initiative, to respond quicky and effectively to urgent situations and to meet tight deadlines. You should have relevant experience preferably within higher education in order to provide a quality administrative and guidance service for taught programmes across the School.

You will be expected to show flexibility and adaptability to meet the needs of the School. A proactive and professional approach is important, as is an ability to establish a good rapport with both staff and students within and outside the School.

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here

Blended working arrangements may be considered

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Sara Latham

Email: [email protected]

General enquiries:

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Technical support:

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This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.