University of Exeter Hiring for Education Welfare Advisor Job at Exeter, England Full Time

Education & Student Support

INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY

A full-time, permanent post is available to commence at the end of October 2021 and is part of the University’s Wellbeing and Welfare Team, operationally based within Education Support (Hubs).

Education Welfare Advisors are managed by the Pathway Lead – Education Welfare, but will be expected to maintain an essential communicative and casework relationship within the programme Education Support team. The Education Support Team provides support for teaching administration and delivery of all University of Exeter taught programmes.

This position offers an exciting opportunity for those wishing to develop their career in Education Support, with an interest in supporting students with additional and sometimes complex needs. We are looking for compassionate, committed and resilient individuals who have the required experience and skills to join this busy team.

You will provide a high level of wellbeing support and advice through the Health, Wellbeing and Support for Study process, as well as guidance relating to our taught programmes of study. You will maintain an extensive knowledge of internal and external wellbeing support services in order to signpost students effectively.

The successful applicants for this post will have experience of working flexibly both as part of a team and by working independently to deliver an outstanding customer service experience. You will have excellent organisational and communication skills, as well as experience of coordinating support for individuals with health and wellbeing needs.

Interviews will be held with shortlisted candidates on Friday 8th October.

Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role by clicking on the attachment above.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity at Exeter

With over 27,000 students and 6,400 staff from 180 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment in which to work. We are an equal opportunity employer, a Disability Confident employer and an Athena Swan accredited institution. Since 2019, the university has also signed an Armed Forces Covenant, demonstrating the University’s commitment to supporting the Armed Forces community. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented in the workforce.

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 the Pathway Lead – Education Welfare, Sarah O’Brien, by email at [email protected].