University of Aberdeen Hiring for Student Support Adviser (Accomodation) Job at Aberdeen, Scotland Full Time

Student Support Adviser (Accomodation)

This new, fixed term role, will help provide supervision and oversight of a team of Student Resident Assistants and will support their work in providing a welfare service to help residents with any difficulties they may encounter (from emotional issues, academic worries, disagreements between flatmates) and help coordinate and deliver a diverse calendar of events to help students settle in, make new friends, learn new skills and feel part of a supportive community. The role will operate on a shift basis, based for the majority of time from our Hillhead site and will require evening working.

The successful applicant, working with the Community Liaison Officer and Advisers in the Student Advice & Support team, will provide a range of information, advice and support to residents on a wide range of matters, including personal, health, accommodation and financial concerns. The postholder will help supervise the SRA team and act as a first point of contact for any concerns and queries staff have in the support of students.

The successful applicant will act as deputy to the Community Liaison Officer, providing support to the team of Student Resident Assistants who carry out a pastoral and community building role in University Halls of Residence. The role will also involve direct support to students in halls as a case worker and mediator.

The successful applicant will be a graduate or will have extensive experience of supporting students, ideally in Higher Education, have strong inter-personal skills and good written and oral communication skills.

Salary will be at the appropriate point on the Grade 6, £33,797- £40,323 per annum and negotiable with placement according to qualifications and experience.

As this post is subject to operational requirements it is available until 31 July 2022.

Any appointment will be made subject to satisfactory references and probation period

For further information on various staff benefits and policies please visit www.abdn.ac.uk/staffnet/working-here

This role is based in the UK and as such the successful candidate will be required to live and work in the UK.

Due to the nature of the requirements of this post, homeworking is not considered appropriate

This post does not meet the minimum requirements for visa sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route. We are therefore unable to consider applicants for this post that require sponsorship to work in the UK.

Online application forms are available at www.abdn.ac.uk/jobs

The closing date for receipt of applications is 19 September 2021

Should you wish to make an informal enquiry please contact:

Christine Mcgrath

[email protected]

Please do not send application forms or CVs to Christine Mcgrath

Please quote reference number SUP150A on all correspondence