AddressJob title: Access, Participation & Student Success Manager (Success)
Department: Access, Participation & Student Success department
Student & Academic Services Directorate
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Grade 8 - £45,585 to £54,395 per annum plus £4,218 London Weighting
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 University of London is committed to ensuring that every student, regardless of background or circumstance, has the opportunity to thrive academically and personally within our vibrant learning community.
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 Manager (Success) 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 develop, implement and manage the School’s widening participation activities that support the retention and success of students from low participation neighbourhoods, disadvantaged backgrounds, care leavers, mature students, disabled students and students from different ethnic backgrounds. Working collaboratively with departments across the School and external organisations to support high quality student success activities.
About you:
You will need to demonstrate:
- Knowledge of issues around widening access/student success and participation in higher education.
- Experience of working with students in school, college or university.
- Commitment to, and understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion in education.
- Ability to work under pressure individually or as part of a team to meet tight timescales and ambitious targets.
- Line management experience.
- Good organisational and programme management skills.
- Good written and oral communication skills with the ability to communicate with staff at all levels.
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.
How to Apply:
Closing date: Sunday 17th March 2024
Interviews to be held: Thursday 11th April 2024 (tbc)
Further information
If you have any questions or require any assistance with regard to the application process, please contact hr-recruitment@soas.ac.uk
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We would particularly welcome applications from candidates from working class, first generation Higher Education, the Global South, Black, Asian or other minority ethnic and underrepresented groups. All appointment decisions will be made on merit, following a fair and competitive process.
