An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Careers and Placements department at Aston University as Student Engagement Officer. Our employability offer and performance are an important part of the University value proposition and act as a key student recruitment and attraction tool. It is also intrinsically linked to the student experience, alongside our alumni offer, learning and teaching, as well as research and knowledge exchange. More widely it is part of the commitment Aston makes to students and graduates which transforms lives
Reporting to the Student Engagement Manager, you will be accountable for assisting the successful implementation and effective delivery of Careers and Placements student-facing communication and marketing activities, with emphasis on creative content and return on investment. The role and its responsibilities focus primarily on Student Engagement surrounding placements and the placement experience, and you will use your communications skills and knowledge to support students and stakeholders in this area.
What we offer:
- Aston University is a dynamic and vibrant campus located within Birmingham city centre, which has excellent transport links via bus or train.
- Dynamic working is possible for this role, which means working both on campus and from home dependent on the activity. Further information on dynamic working can be found here.
- Excellent training and development opportunities.
- A generous annual leave scheme with 30 days bookable leave and a further 13 days of bank holiday and University closure days.
- Everyday discounts to a number of activities and retailers.
- Great family-friendly policies.
- On-site gym and pool with discounted staff membership available.
- Further information on our Benefits and Rewards can be found here.