Student Ambassador (Social Sciences)

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Please note that this role is only open to current University of Leeds students studying a Social Sciences discipline.

Are you reliable, confident, and passionate about your programme of study?  Do you have an interest in working with young people to share your subject knowledge and enthusiasm for higher education?

The University of Leeds is committed to widening access to higher education and in supporting a diverse student population succeed in their studies and future careers.  We believe that students with the potential to benefit from university should have an equal opportunity to do so regardless of their background. 

The Educational Engagement Team works with students aged 11-19 on inspirational, fun, and interactive outreach activities to raise awareness of, and aspirations towards higher education. Our events and projects are designed to give students a greater insight into higher education, making university-level study accessible and desirable to school and college students from groups who are under-represented at university.

As a Student Ambassador, you will work as part of a highly motivated, professional team to deliver presentations and facilitate workshops about: the benefits of higher education; your degree specialism; and your experience of studying at the University.  These events are delivered, either in person at schools/colleges, on campus or online.  Further duties include hosting taster events, higher education experience days, campus tours, off campus events with partner organisations and supporting residential events, including summer schools. 

We are particularly interested in recruiting students from the following academic areas. However, we welcome applications from all Social Sciences students interested in supporting our general outreach and HE aspiration raising events and activities.

•    Education  

•    Geography 

•    Law 

•    Politics 

•    Sociology 

•    Social Policy

So, if you love your course and life at university, why not tell future students about it?

You will be required to act as a positive ambassador for the University and higher education.  You will work with young people from a range or backgrounds, in varying audience sizes so you should possess strong communication and presentation skills.

Work in this post is available throughout the academic year.  Hours are designed to be flexible around your studies. The number of hours you work is dependent on your existing academic commitments and the activity requests we receive from schools/colleges.  

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Elana Fligg, Social Sciences Outreach Team Assistant

Email: [email protected]  

Please note: If you are not a British or Irish citizen, from 1 January 2021 you will require permission to work in the UK. This will normally be in the form of a visa but, if you are an EEA/Swiss citizen and resident in the UK before 31 December 2020, this may be your passport or status under the EU Settlement Scheme.

Location:  Leeds - Main Campus
Faculty/Service:  Student Education Service
School/Institute:  Admissions & Recruitment
Section:  Educational Engagement
Category:  Administrative and Clerical Support
Grade:  Grade 3
Salary:  £18,212 to £19,623 p.a. pro rata
Hourly rate £10.01
Post Type:  Hourly/Variable
Contract Type:  Fixed Term (until 31st December 2022)
Release Date:  Monday 11 October 2021
Closing Date:  Sunday 31 October 2021
Reference:  SESAR1271
Downloads:  Candidate Brief