West Midlands University Access Officer

6 days ago

Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom The Access Project Full time

Description:

  • Closing Date: Monday 27th May at 5pm
  • Salary: £23,400
  • Working Pattern: Full time
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Job Location: West Midlands area location to be confirmed at interview
  • Interview date: Tuesday 4th/ Thursday 6th June
  • Start date: Monday 19th August
  • Reporting to: Programme Manager
Tuesday 21st May at pm

Tuesday 21st May at 4:30pm-5:00pm

Thursday 23rd May at 12-12:30pm

Thursday 23rd May at 4:30 - 5:00pm

About the organisation


We believe that every young person should have the opportunity to fulfil their potential and make the most of their education.

We're passionate about reducing the educational barriers our students face, helping them to pursue a career in their chosen field and follow their dreams.


The programme combats educational inequality and improves social mobility by raising students' grades and supporting them to understand the pathway to a top university.

Students who receive support from our programme are more than twice as likely to attend top universities as statistically similar students, according to UCAS.


Our values

Empowerment
We support students and our people to develop the skills and knowledge to accomplish their goals.

Courage


We encourage our students and our people to be authentic, innovative and ambitious in order to reach their full potential and deliver our mission.


Impact
We evolve our programmes through an evidence-led approach, supporting our students to achieve their best outcomes.

Inclusion
We respect and value individuality and engage diverse voices to achieve our mission.

Ownership
We hold ourselves accountable in all our actions and efforts. We ask "What can I do to improve my results?"

About the role


This vacancy is for a University Access Officer to work in one or two schools in the West Midlands area; exact school location(s) to be confirmed at interview.

Our schools are shown on a map The Access Project schools on our website. Access to own transport or reliable transport would be ideal.


The University Access Officer works with school staff at all levels, volunteer tutors, and with the rest of The Access Project's team to ensure that the delivery of the programme is optimised.


Role responsibilities

  • Engage with students in school and enrol them onto the programme
  • Match students with volunteer tutors
  • Monitor student attendance to tutorials and devise innovative solutions to encourage attendance
  • Upload information onto the Salesforce database (training is provided)
  • Monitor the impact of tutorials, and intervene as appropriate
  • Build and manage relationships with volunteer tutors to ensure they have a positive experience of the programme
  • Work with school staff to ensure their cooperation and timely completion of activities contributing to the smooth running of the programme
  • Chair and present at termly school meetings with Senior Management to report on programme progress.
  • University Access Officers support the volunteering team by helping to deliver tutor training sessions, which take place on occasional Saturdays and weekday evenings (paid time off is provided).
  • Any other responsibilities reasonably deemed necessary by The Access Project's Programme Managers or Director

Person specification

  • Able to deliver projects and manage administration accurately
  • Able to communicate and influence with impact at all levels
  • Able to effectively time manage
  • Able to lead and manage change to embed the programme in school
  • Resilient and adaptable
  • Skilled in building and maintaining excellent relationships

Training and Development

Benefits:

  • 25 days annual leave p.a. (pro rata) plus Bank Holidays and Christmas closure.
  • PerkBox offering nationwide shopping discounts, gym memberships, holidays, learning and much more.
  • Employee Assistance Programme, a 24hour helpline for staff
  • Online Medical assistance access 24/7 to a qualified GP within minutes, with referrals and prescriptions available sameday.
  • Interestfree travelcard loans
  • Travelallowance for expenses over £10 per day, where applicable
  • Cyclescheme loans
  • 3 paid Volunteering Days
  • Employer's pensions contributions (3%)
  • CPD options
  • The Access Project welcomes requests for flexible working arrangements

Safeguarding Statement


The Access Project is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.


Equal Opportunities Statement


The Access Project aspires to represent the diversity of communities across the UK at all levels of the organisation and proactively takes steps to support this.

We are committed to creating a culture where the experiences and voices of people from marginalised backgrounds are listened to and valued; where their skills are appreciated; and where their talents are nurtured and encouraged.

We are proud to be a Level 1 Disability C

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