Starting Salary: Grade 6 – £31,834 to £35,300 pa inclusive
Location: Bloomsbury, London
Hours: 35 hours per week
SOAS University of London is the leading Higher Education institution in Europe specialising in the study of Asia, Africa and the Near and Middle East. SOAS University of London is positioned to play a leading role in reimagining higher education globally, with a new strategic plan in place as the basis for the renewal and revitalisation of the School which commits SOAS to both student responsiveness and research intensity. SOAS is moving towards a new model of international partnerships which is responsive to the transnational character of our global challenges.
About the Department:
The Access, Participation and Student Success (APSS) department is based in the Student and Academic Services Directorate alongside Academic Services, Registry, Careers, Student Advice and Wellbeing, and Student Experience, Engagement and Retention.
APSS is responsible for delivering, monitoring and reviewing initiatives aimed at improving outcomes for students from backgrounds underrepresented in higher education, and takes the lead in activities delivered under the School’s Access & Participation Plans. The team works across the student life-cycle, partnering with a range of external partners, including schools, and internally with academic departments and professional services, to create and deliver a varied programme of activities.
About the Role
The Access, Participation & Student Success Officer is a key role in the Access, Participation and Student Success department which forms part of SOAS’ Student and Academic Services Directorate. The purpose of the role is to support in the organisation and delivery of a range of activities with academic departments that are designed to support the progression and success of students from a variety of backgrounds into, and through university and employment, as part of the University’s commitment to improving access and student success.
You can find further information on the key criteria for the role in the Job Description and Person Specification, along with a full list of duties and responsibilities, which can be found on the SOAS website.
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