University Access Officer

2 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom The Access Project Full time
About the Role

The University Access Officer - Education Specialist will play a crucial role in supporting students from under-resourced backgrounds to access top universities. This position requires a strong understanding of education systems and a passion for creating a fairer society.

Key Responsibilities
  • Work directly with students in a professional and safe manner to ensure their academic success.
  • Engage with school staff at all levels to optimize the delivery of the programme.
  • Match students with volunteer tutors and monitor their progress towards making successful university applications.
  • Assess student attendance and devise innovative solutions to encourage attendance.
  • Upload information onto the Salesforce database and monitor the impact of tutorials.
  • Build and manage relationships with volunteer tutors to ensure they have a positive experience of the programme.
  • Manage tutor attendance to tutorials through weekly monitoring systems.
  • 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.
  • Support the volunteering team by helping to deliver tutor training sessions and attending university site visits.
Person Specification
  • Able to communicate and influence with impact at all levels.
  • Able to deliver projects and manage administration accurately.
  • 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.
  • Can demonstrate a commitment to upholding the values and behaviours of good conduct.
  • Can demonstrate an ability to take action to keep young people safe and raise concerns.
Training and Development

The University Access Officer - Education Specialist will receive regular monthly training to develop their skills and succeed in the role. They will also have access to guidance from more senior University Access Officers and the wider University Access Officer team across The Access Project.

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 24-hour helpline for staff.
  • Online Medical assistance – access 24/7 to a qualified GP within minutes, with referrals and prescriptions available same-day.
  • Interest-free travelcard loans.
  • Travel-allowance 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.

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