Student Advisor

Organisation

Cranfield University

School/Department

Student Experience

Based at

Cranfield Campus, Cranfield, Bedfordshire

Hours of work

37 hours per week, normally worked Monday to Friday. Flexible working will be considered

Salary

Full time starting salary is normally in the range of £26,860 to £30,513 per annum, with potential progression up to £37,701 per annum

About the Role

As a Student Advisor, you will provide information and guidance to support students with a range of issues including; welfare matters, academic issues, personal difficulties and mental health and wellbeing concerns.

About You

As well as having knowledge of student-related information within the higher education sector, you will have a strong background in advice and guidance, educated to degree level qualification (or equivalent) and preferably have an additional qualification in a related field of work. You will have experience of dealing with people from a diverse range of backgrounds, be skilled in discussing sensitive issues, and responding to challenging and emotive situations. 

About Us

As a specialist postgraduate university, Cranfield’s world-class expertise, large-scale facilities and unrivalled industry partnerships are creating leaders in technology and management globally. Learn more about Cranfield and our unique impact here . 

Our Values and Commitments

Our shared, stated values help to define who we are and underpin everything we do: Ambition; Impact; Respect; and Community. Find out more here . 

We aim to create and maintain a culture in which everyone can work and study together and realise their full potential. We are a Disability Confident Employer and proud members of the Stonewall Diversity Champions Programme. We are also committed to actively exploring flexible working options for each role.  Find out more about our key commitments to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and Flexible Working here . 

Working Arrangements

Collaborating and connecting are integral to so much of what we do. Our Working Arrangements Framework provides many staff with the opportunity to flexibly combine on-site and remote working, where job roles allow, balancing the needs of our community of staff, students, clients and partners. 

How to apply

For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Fran Radcliffe, Head of Student Support and Wellbeing, on (T): 01234 752985 or (E): [email protected]  

Please do not hesitate to contact us for further details on E: [email protected] or T: +44 (0)1234 750111. Please quote reference number 4222. 

Closing date for receipt of applications:   28 September 2022