R210490 - Placement Coordinator

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Location:  Aston University Main Campus
Salary:  £23,487 to £25,627 per annum
Grade:  Grade 06
Contract Type:  Fixed Term (12 months)
Basis:  Full Time
Closing Date:  23.59 hours GMT on Monday 29 November 2021
Interview Date:  Wednesday 08 December 2021
Reference:  R210490
Release Date:  Monday 15 November 2021

This is an exciting opportunity to join a strategically important team. You will actively contribute to the Aston’s vision for the delivery of outstanding graduate outcomes and equipping business and communities with the skills for the future. As part of this you will support the Careers and Placements Team’s strategic key performance indicator of 100% compulsory placements.

We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our busy but friendly team, to facilitate and support increasing numbers of students into placements in the UK and overseas, creatively overcoming some of the challenges posed by Covid-19. Reporting to the Lead Placement Coordinator, you will have responsibility for your own student cohorts. You will market placements to students over the phone, virtually and face to face to stimulate and increase demand as well as deliver student preparation activities through Caseload Management, recruitment and selection technique sessions and skills development workshops. 

An important part of this role is to work closely with other departments and Colleges to design and implement an integrated, responsive and highly flexible activity programme that will support students’ before, during and after placement.

Educated to A level or equivalent, you will be able to work effectively under pressure and enjoy achieving targets. This is a hands-on role that requires an enthusiastic and innovative individual who is able to work independently but also as part of a team with ability to enthuse and inspire students.

Please note that anonymous shortlisting will be carried out for this role as part of Aston University’s commitment to equality and diversity and ensuring a fair and consistent approach to recruitment.   Personal details that are included on application forms, including the candidate’s name and address will not be disclosed to the shortlisting panel.  We kindly ask that candidates do not send CVs or cover letters as these will not be considered. Please note that only answers that fall within the application form questions will be assessed.  

Further particulars and application forms are available in alternative formats on request i.e. large print, Braille, tape or CD Rom.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact HR via [email protected]

Aston University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.