Academic Support Specialist

4 days ago


Plymouth, Plymouth, United Kingdom Arts University Plymouth Full time

Arts University Plymouth is seeking a highly skilled Academic Support Specialist to join its team of specialists. This role involves providing one-to-one and group academic support to undergraduate and postgraduate students, focusing on skills such as academic writing, critical thinking, and presentation.

The ideal candidate will be educated to degree level or equivalent and have experience working within higher education. They must also have knowledge and a background in supporting students with disabilities, SPLDs, medical, and mental health conditions.

The key responsibilities of this role include developing and delivering content suitable for all academic skill levels, creating and maintaining Academic Skills webpages, and supporting students from undergraduate to postgraduate level in all aspects of academic skills.

In addition to these responsibilities, the successful candidate will also be expected to work collaboratively with the library team and contribute to the development of a supportive learning environment.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced academic support specialist to join our team and make a positive impact on student outcomes.

Benefits:

  • 15 days annual leave per annum plus bank holidays and closure efficiency days
  • Access to a supportive Employee Assistance Programme
  • Enrolment onto a generous Local Government scheme
  • Cycle to work scheme and discounted bus tickets

Estimated Salary Range: £16,308 - £17,763 (dependent on experience)



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