Disability Adviser

1 month ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Royal College of Art Full time

Founded in 1837, the Royal College of Art is the world's largest community of postgraduate art and design students. It is also the oldest art and design university in continuous operation and has been ranked as the world's number one art and design university for a remarkable ten consecutive years, according to the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024 – the worldwide survey of academic and industry opinion.

We are a forward-thinking College dedicated to providing an inclusive and supportive learning environment for all our students. We are seeking a passionate and dedicated College Disability Adviser to join our Student Experience Team. If you are committed to promoting inclusion, accessibility, and autonomy for students with disabilities, we want to hear from you

Key Responsibilities:

  • Act as the College disability specialist, working collaboratively with students using the social model of disability.
  • Provide expert advice and support on disability matters to students, staff, Programme Leaders, and Deans.
  • Support students in their study, promoting independence and autonomy while maintaining a professional approach.
  • Advise and collaborate on wider issues around inclusion and accessibility within the College.
  • Develop a centralised and coherent approach to disability support, ensuring clarity, ease of access, and efficient administrative processes.

Main Duties:

Disability Advice:

  • Establish, deliver, and monitor high-quality advice and support for postgraduate taught and research students with disabilities.
  • Provide information on implementing support through Disabled Students Allowance (DSA) and internally.
  • Coordinate Inclusion Plans and reasonable adjustments within departments to support students' needs.
  • Act as a key point of contact for students with mental health difficulties, coordinating responses across the campus.
  • Develop effective links with other HEIs and external organisations to enhance support for disabled students.
  • Write clear guidelines for all administrative tasks and work flexibly as part of the Student Experience Team.

General Advice:

  • Provide continuing support for students to interpret their enquiries and find resolution.
  • Plan and organise appropriate events and activities for students.
  • Represent the Student Experience Team at College events such as Open Days, Orientation, and Registration.
  • Assist with College-wide student events as required.

Person Specification essential skills:

  • Knowledge of student disability issues, Equality Act, and relevant legislation.
  • Effective communication and networking skills.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to manage complex decisions.
  • Excellent team working, administrative, and IT skills.
  • Outstanding organisational, time management, and customer service skills.

If you are passionate about making a difference - join us in creating an inclusive and accessible learning environment for all our students

See Information pack for further details of this exciting new role.

Closing date for applications: 11.59pm 1st May 2024

Interviews are likely to be held 13th May 2024

Further details: Information Pack

£42,205 to £45,732 per annum

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