Widening Access and Participation Assistant

2 months ago

Sunderland, United Kingdom University of Sunderland Full time

To support the planning and delivery of access to higher education outreach
activities to increase participation of a wide range of students and applicants from
a broad range of diverse backgrounds. These activities link directly to the
institutional Access and Participation Plan and targets outlined in the service plan
which include:

- Outreach programmes for primary and secondary schools.
- Collaborative outreach programmes with partners such as NERAP and
- UniConnect.- Supported outreach activities for mature learners returning to education.
- Bespoke programmes, funding and support for priority groups who are

currently under-represented in higher education.

**Key Responsibilities**
**and Accountabilities**:

- To support the planning, development and delivery of targeted, regional

outreach activities both in person (on and off campus) and online, particularly
for the pre-16 market, mature learners returning to education and widening
participation cohorts.
- To promote the University at regional and local events and fairs by creating and

delivering interactive and engaging presentations, workshops and other events
both in-person and online.
- To provide support, advice and guidance to feeder schools, colleges and other

partner organisations at a range of on and off campus and digital events. This
includes delivery to pupils, teachers/advisers and parents/carers on a range of
areas such as; student finance, routes into higher education, student life and
to develop relationships, arrange meetings, visits and follow up activities as
appropriate.
- To support the planning and delivery of bespoke programmes, funding and

support for priority groups to ensure fair access and increase participation in

higher education. This includes the planning, administration and promotion of
bursaries and scholarships.
- To support the creation and completion of tracking and evaluation processes to

evidence the impact of outreach interventions.
- To build effective working relationships with colleagues across the Home

Student Recruitment and External Relations services to ensure a supportive and
collaborative approach to service aims, objectives and targets.
- To build close internal relationships with internal academic and support staff and

externally with schools, colleges and other partners to deliver an exceptional
level of customer service that aims to exceed expectations to a wide range of
stakeholders.
- To perform administrative tasks and back office support for the team such as

maintaining and updating databases and spreadsheets, management of shared

assessments, arranging and taking minutes of meetings and keeping accurate
records relating to finance and expenditure.
- To keep accurate records of all outreach activities to evaluate the impact of these

interventions and track participants using systems such as the HEAT database.
To contribute to and assist with the collation and maintenance of evaluation and
statistical data for all outreach interventions, funding and bespoke support.
- To provide support at key recruitment events such as Open Days, Confirmation

and Clearing and other institutional events. To support the development of
student staff including Student Ambassadors and Mentors.
- To be committed to professional development, undertaking training and staff

development opportunities to ensure high standards of delivery and continuous
improvement.
- To contribute to the efficient functioning of the team as directed by the

Widening Access and Participation Manager. To have a flexible approach to
support the focus on student recruitment, and a willingness to undertake any
other tasks the Widening Access and Participation Manager deems necessary.

**Special**
**Circumstances**:

- This role requires enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) clearance.
- A full driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential.
- A flexible approach to working is required, including evenings and weekends.
- This role involves regional travel, and may also require UK travel and overnight

stays.

University of Sunderland
**Role Profile**
Part 2

**Part 2A: Essential and Desirable Criteria**

**_Essential_**
**Qualifications and Professional Memberships:
- Educated to undergraduate degree level or equivalent, or possess

significant relevant professional experience within a similar role.
***
**Knowledge and Experience:
- Experience of working within and a comprehensive knowledge of higher

education.
- Demonstrable experience in a student/customer focused environment.
- Understanding of issues relating to progression, recruitment and

admissions of students in higher education, particularly those from
underrepresented groups.
- Demonstrable experience of conducting presentations to wide ranging

audiences.
***
- Good ICT skills, in particular the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel,

Access, PowerPoint and Outlook).
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate clearly, orally

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