Student and Graduate Success
UEA Careers Service
Student Opportunities Coordinator
Ref: SC4747
Salary on appointment will be £26,038 per annum with an annual increment up to £29,659 per annum.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Student Opportunities Coordinator to join the UEA Careers Service.
The UEA Careers Service delivers a range of services and extensive support to develop Graduate Success and Employability.
UEA Careers Service is looking for a highly motivated individual to join a busy and friendly team to facilitate and support increasing numbers of students into opportunities such as placements and internships.
You will support activities for students and graduates to develop career understanding and professional experience, including workshops, events and promoting opportunities. You will also support business facing activities, liaising with both internal and external host organisations, as well as students and graduates, to provide efficient customer service and administrative support throughout the internship and placement recruitment process.
In addition, you’ll provide administrative support for the vacancy advertising service and the provision of other student opportunities.
You will have recent experience of working in a busy administrative role, in addition to being able to demonstrate excellent organisational skills and attention to detail, together with a good level of competency in IT. The team works closely together, and the role will require excellent communication skills and a flexible approach.
The Career Central team are currently working in a hybrid capacity with the majority of our time based on campus, mainly in our shared office in the UEA Library.
This full-time post is available on an indefinite basis.
UEA offers a variety of flexible working options and although this role is advertised on a full-time basis, we encourage applications from individuals who would prefer a flexible working pattern including annualised hours, compressed working hours, part time, job share, term-time only and/or hybrid working. Details of preferred hours should be stated in the personal statement and will be discussed further at interview.
Benefits include:
- 34 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and University Customary days (pro rata for part-time).
- Family and Work-life balance policies including hybrid working and considerable maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and adoption leave.
- Generous pension scheme with life cover for dependants, plus incapacity cover.
- Health and Wellbeing: discounted access to Sportspark facilities, relaxation rooms, 320 acres of rolling parkland, wellbeing walks, Wellbeing Ambassador network, on-campus medical centre including NHS Dentist, Occupational Health and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
- Campus Facilities: Sportspark, library, nursery, supermarket, post office, bars and catering outlets.
- Exclusive shopping discounts to help cut the cost of household bills, childcare salary sacrifice scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and public transport discounts.
- Personal Development: unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning courses, specialist advice and training from our Organisational Development and Professional Learning Team.
Closing date: 20 October 2024
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