SST017 - English for Academic Purposes Co-ordinator

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Study Support Team
Location: 

Paragon

Salary:  

£36,570 to £41,953 per annum

Release Date:  

Monday 04 March 2024

Closing Date:  

Wednesday 20 March 2024

Interview Date:  

Tuesday 26 March 2024

Reference:  

SST017

The University of West London (UWL) is ranked the best modern* university (non-specialist) in London in the Complete University Guide 2023. 

We were also named University of the Year for Student Experience and Teaching Quality in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023, being described by the editor as “regularly among the top-performing universities” and proving that “it is possible for a London-based institution to achieve outstanding levels of student satisfaction beyond other universities”.   

*University status awarded in or after 1992 

Over the last few years more than £150 million has been invested in our campus to create an inspiring social and learning environment for students. As well as modern social spaces and a new library, UWL is ‘jam-packed’ with specialist facilities. 

The Department - Study Support Team 

The Study Support Team have 4 areas of activity. These include: 

• Providing Pre-sessional courses and monitoring and guiding international students to ensure they are receiving support and advice at all stages of their relationship with UWL 

• Providing academic support to all UWL students through workshops and 1:1 appointments 

• Providing a Peer Mentoring Service which can meet the needs of a diverse range of students studying at all levels 

• Providing Functional Skills maths and English opportunities 

The Role  

Working within the Study Support Team, the postholder will be required to work closely with all related teams and services, including international recruitment, teaching staff, the international student experience coordinator and various Schools and Colleges. The role will require supporting students and the relevant teams to coordinate and deliver English courses, supervising the enrolment and progression onto courses and monitoring and supporting international students as they begin and progress through their degree courses. The postholder will be required to record all information to the relevant data sets and liaise with staff to update on activity. 

The post holder will also support the wider work of the Study Support Team, when required. This may include providing administration support including monitoring the Study Support inboxes, maintaining databases, and supporting promotion and the wider activities of the Study Support Team. 

The Person 

You must be qualified to at least honours degree level or have equivalent/relevant work experience. You must have experience of working in an education or support related role, ideally in a HEI setting and with non-native English speakers. You will need to be able to develop highly effective working relationships with staff and students and ensure the smooth running of all aspects of the international student journey from recruitment, EAP and related courses and onto and through their degree courses. 

How to Apply  

To apply click on ‘Apply Online’ and fill out the application form. Further information about the application process can be found here: https://jobs.uwl.ac.uk/display.aspx?id=1253&pid=0    

Please email [email protected]   if you need any assistance with the application process. 

Interviews are expected to be held in the week commencing 25th March 2024. 

For informal enquiries about the position please contact Alison Griffin, Head of Study Support, [email protected]  

Additional Information  

Read more about working at the University of West London at https://www.uwl.ac.uk/about-us/how-university-works/why-work-uwl    

The Study Support Team has a diverse representation in terms of staff from BAME (Black, Asian and minority ethnic) backgrounds and LGBT+ identities, and with disabilities. UWL is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter, and is a Disability Confident Employer as well as a Diversity Champion for Stonewall, the leading LGBT+ rights organisation. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, particularly those mentioned above to continue to increase diversity in our workforce. 

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.  

Please be advised that it is expected that appointment within a grade will normally be at the minimum point. This post is not available for UWL students. 

This position does not meet the University criteria for Skilled Worker sponsorship.

We will intermittently review the applications as part of this open advert, therefore if successful, you will be shortlisted and contacted at any time.  

The University reserves the right to close the vacancy earlier than the published end date should it receive sufficient applications to warrant earlier shortlisting.

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