Student Services
Senior Student Life Adviser (Community)
Ref: SC4668
Starting salary from £29,605 per annum, dependent on skills and experience, with an annual increment up to £36,024 per annum
This post undertakes a critical function within Student Services and the Student Life Team. The Senior Student Life Adviser will see students for individual appointments, drop-ins or group sessions to provide advice, guidance and support covering a wide range of issues, including assisting students with settling into University, advising on all matters involving community issues and be a key point of contact and support for students disclosing and/or reporting incidents of sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, bullying, harassment and discrimination.
You will act as the main contact for complaints relating to students in the community and act as investigating officer as well as developing and maintaining positive relationships with key community partners such as Norfolk Constabulary, the Local Authority, elected Council Councillors and Norwich University of the Arts and work with these to develop initiatives in the community to engage students living off campus to become positive members of the Norwich community and ambassadors for UEA.
You will work closely with other members of Student Services, colleagues in Schools of Studies and Professional Services across the University.
You will be a vital member of the Student Life Team who are critical in providing much needed support, at any stage in a student’s studies, which will enable them to continue to fully participate in their life and learning at University.
This full-time post is available immediately on an indefinite basis. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Appointment will be subject to a criminal record check at Enhanced level from the Disclosure and Barring Service, including a check of the Child Barred List. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
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 compressed working hours and/or hybrid working. Details of preferred hours should be stated in the personal statement and will be discussed further at interview.
Benefits include:
- 39 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and University Customary days.
- 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, medical centre, 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: 8 July 2024
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