Academic Advisor

4 weeks ago


Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom University of Bristol Full time

The role

As part of the University's ambitious Internationalisation strategy, the Centre for Academic Language and Development continues with an exciting and rapid period of growth. The Academic Advisor role is part of a designated Student Engagement Team made up of Senior Tutor, Academic Advisors and Progression Officer with oversight from the Centre Administration Managers.

The Academic Advisor role provides advice and support on international students' academic journey and development with an emphasis on successful progression from foundation year to undergraduate study. It requires detailed understanding of university regulations and confidence in providing structured advice to students and staff.

What will you be doing?

The successful candidate will undertake, what may be at times, sensitive and difficult conversations and referrals and involvement in a wide range of international student cases, which at times will involve under-18 students. As such, the role holder must establish excellent collaborations with other divisions such as the Faculty Education Team, Student Services, Student Visas, Residential Life and Wellbeing as well as working closely with the Senior Tutor to escalate more serious and complex cases.

Monitor relevant data and liaise with academic and professional services colleagues to proactively identify and engage those students who appear to be at risk of disengaging with and/or failing in their studies.

As an active member of the Centre, the role also contributes to an informed student wellbeing perspective identifying areas of best practice that can be disseminated through the Centre and Senior Tutor Network. The successful candidate will also act as one of the Student Disability Coordinators with a focus on ensuring the Centre can effectively coordinate their approach and practice in supporting students.

You should apply if

You are enthusiastic about working closely with international students in a busy, varied environment, with the ability to demonstrate an understanding of their specific and unique needs.

You are can confidently relay detailed knowledge of Higher Education academic processes, work collaboratively as part of a team, both within the Centre and the wider University community and take initiative and implement change.

You have experience of responding professionally and appropriately to potentially sensitive information or distressing disclosures, with the ability to confidently apply appropriate judgment and seek required support.

Additional information

For informal enquiries please contact Abigail Rogers ) or Tamsin Buckley ).

Please note: appointment to this role is subject to a DBS enhanced and barred list check.

Our strategy and mission

We recently launched our strategy to 2030 tying together our mission, vision and values.

The University of Bristol aims to be a place where everyone feels able to be themselves and do their best in an inclusive working environment where all colleagues can thrive and reach their full potential. We want to attract, develop, and retain individuals with different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives – particularly people of colour, LGBT+ and disabled people - because diversity of people and ideas remains integral to our excellence as a global civic institution.

£32,982 to £38,205 per annum


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