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Student Support Specialist

2 months ago


Manchester, United Kingdom Victoria College of Arts and Design Full time
Job Description

Job Title: Student Support Officer

Company: Victoria College of Arts and Design

Location: On-site, Manchester, UK

Salary: £26,000 to £29,000 (Depending on experience and qualification)

Employment Type: Full-time, weekdays and weekends (5 days)

Hours: 9:00am – 5:00pm, or 1:30pm – 9:30pm

Reports to: The Student Support Manager, and the Director of Operations

About Us:

Victoria College of Arts and Design is a leading institution in the arts and design fields, dedicated to providing high-quality education and support to our students. Our mission is to guide and support our students on their journey to become successful individuals, and to offer the best services and resources available to ensure their academic success.

Job Summary:

The Student Support Officer is a critical role in our institution, responsible for providing high-quality support to our students throughout their academic journey. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing comprehensive support and guidance to a diverse community of students, and will play a key role in helping students thrive academically, emotionally, and personally.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide personalized support to students in areas such as academic progress, personal issues, and career guidance
  • Act as the primary point of contact for students, providing information and support in a timely and effective manner
  • Manage student attendance and absences, and collaborate with academic and administrative staff to identify and address student concerns
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of student information, and provide regular and accurate reports to the university and partner universities
  • Organize and facilitate events and workshops aimed at promoting student engagement and enhancing the student experience
  • Monitor and track student attendance, academic progress, and behavior, and intervene where necessary
  • Enroll and withdraw students through the administration system, and contribute to the development and implementation of support services and policies
  • Ensure continuous delivery of quality service, acting as a representative of the university

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
  • Experience in a similar role within a higher education institution
  • Excellent customer service skills, and communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students and colleagues
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage competing demands
  • An understanding of the challenges faced by students in higher education and an ability to provide appropriate support
  • Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends
  • Working in a fast-paced office environment
  • Strong IT skills and knowledge in Microsoft Suites
  • A commitment to upholding the university's values and policies

Benefits:

  • Private medical insurance with BUPA
  • Annual leave (5.6 weeks), including bank holidays
  • Workplace pension scheme
  • Statutory Sick Pay
  • Statutory maternity/paternity pays
  • Career development opportunities
  • Training and self-development opportunities
  • Gym membership discounts
  • Retail discount schemes
  • Cinema discounts
  • Grocery discounts
  • Cycle to work
  • Investing and savings opportunities
  • Financial wellbeing – personal debt advice
  • Financial wellbeing education
  • My Mind Pal (mental fitness)