Academic Engagement Officer

7 months ago


London, United Kingdom London School of Science and Technology (LSST) Full time

The London School of Science & Technology is the UK's largest and fastest growing independent higher education provider. Partnering with leading UK universities, LSST is home to over 7000 students and 6 campuses.

The team behind LSST is passionately committed to transforming lives by providing excellent education. We believe no matter what your background, your age or personal circumstances everyone is entitled to access a good education. We have one of the highest National Student Survey scores of 96.7%, placing us in the top 15 in the UK.

We are currently seeking to appoint an Academic Engagement Officer on a Full-time, permanent basis.

**Job Purpose**:
The overall aim of the post is to engage with students to ensure they are ready to study, as well as students who regularly fall below the minimum requirement of engagement at LSST. Through reviewing engagement data, you will take appropriate actions in line with our retention and progression strategy. You will also be involved with all student engagement events and activities through academic support services.

**Key responsibilities and accountabilities for all roles**:
The job duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of the role. The duties and responsibilities and the balance between the elements in the role may change or vary over time depending on the specific needs at a specific point in time, or due to changing needs in the department/LSST. Please note that there may not be an immediate requirement to carry out all the activities listed below.
- To provide guidance and pastoral support, monitor academic progress and encourage good discipline
- To complete administrative tasks relating to the students' assessment, attendance and academic performance
- To keep the teaching team and personal academic tutors informed of matters relating to individuals and groups of students
- To develop and maintain a student academic progress tracker for the relevant courses
- To regularly contact students who fall below the required level of engagement and support them to continue with the course
- To track student responses/outcomes and liaise with relevant departments to organise support
- To review contact details and escalate as appropriate in line with the process
- To support students through any onboarding challenges
- To identify at-risk students and follow up on any actions that arise
- To support students in any conversation/correspondence to promote their wellbeing
- To make calls to students who have not submitted or sat their summative assessments
- To work with the support team by signposting students who require mental and well-being support
- To assist with the coordination of programme orientations and other welcome events
- To liaise with other members, including attendance at Course Committee and other meetings relating to the course, as appropriate
- To contribute to departmental, faculty, or LSST-wide committees, as required
- To maintain own continuing professional development in line with LSST's expectations
- To actively follow and promote LSST policies, including Equal Opportunities

**Note**:The above list is not exclusive or exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake such duties as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post. All academic staff is expected to demonstrate their ongoing commitment to academic excellence; that is, to conduct teaching and enable other forms of knowledge transfer, at the highest levels.

This job description will be regularly reviewed and at least prior to the annual appraisal, if applicable or on a regular basis to ensure they are an accurate representation of the post.

Schedule: Includes evenings and weekends.

Work Location: In person



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