Student Progression Assistant

The role of Student Progression Advisor is a key student facing role within the Student Experience Team. You will have the opportunity daily to make a difference to the lives of our students. You will ensure they can fully reach their potential by removing the barriers that affect their ability to engage in all aspects of university life.

You will work closely with academic and other key school staff in providing pro – active and targeted support interventions for improving retention and progression.

A key function of the role is to ensure that students are effectively accessing the pastoral and support services provided by the School and Student Experience and Support services.

Interviews for this opportunity will take place on 2nd February 2024. 

So, what will the role involve?

• Working as part of a team to deliver an outstanding student experience and high levels of student satisfaction.
• Working in collaboration with academic colleagues in order to ensure that necessary pastoral support activities are targeted appropriately within the school.
• Providing advice and guidance to students which directs and connects them to, relevant support services from both internal and external providers.
• Using key student data and colleague referrals to inform and deliver student intervention strategies.
• Proactively engaging with students who require short and long term intervention and maintaining a highly active student facing presence within the school.
• Supporting and delivering activities tailored to the school’s specific needs and priorities that identify and investigate student non- engagement.
• Developing and maintaining positive student contact methodologies and excellent student relationships from welcome to graduation.
• Working as a key school liaison with Student Experience and Support services to inform the provision of necessary pastoral and learning support activities.
• Working with School Operation Managers and other academic and professional services staff within the School to develop activities that foster a sense of belonging for the students.

Our School of Health & Society is one of the largest providers of nursing, midwifery and allied health professional education programmes in the UK, known for our track record of collaborating with a wide range of industry partners across health and social care to produce highly skilled graduates with real work experience. We are at an interesting time in the Higher Education sector, there is significant change in terms of oversight, student expectations and changing demographics and we are trying to do things differently so that we stay ahead of these changes. A key strategic driver at Salford is the proactive management of the student journey and the student experience which aids in keeping the student at the heart of what we do. A major aspect of day to day operational activity in support of this strategic direction is the attention paid to tasks associated with the retention and progression of our students.  

Find out more about the University of Salford and our schools here:  Our Schools tendersglobal.net University of Salford

If you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact Janet Gibson at [email protected] for an informal chat.

What’s in it for you?  

Competitive salary – and excellent pension scheme

Generous annual leave – plus the option to buy additional holiday days  

Flexible working – we support a culture of both flexible and agile working, to help you find the right balance (Subject to Business Requirements)

Professional development – a comprehensive package of training and development opportunities to help you achieve your full potential 

Our community – there’s a real sense of belonging here at Salford. We value diversity — in backgrounds and in experiences. Our difference makes us stronger, and together we share a passion for improving students’ lives 

The perks! MySalford, our online employee portal, offers a wide range of lifestyle benefits and discounts 

Wellbeing support –dedicated services and facilities to support your mental and physical health, ranging from an Employee Assistance Programme and counselling to sports and fitness facilities, including discounted gym memberships 

Sustainable Salford – We embed sustainability in all aspects of university life and have a commitment to becoming NetZero Carbon by 2038 

Greater Manchester – Live and work in one of the most vibrant regions in the UK, a hot spot of digital innovation, excellent schools and colleges, and with affordable city, suburban and rural living options to suit a wide range of lifestyle choices. Our Peel Park campus is unique and offers lots of green spaces. Our MediaCity campus is at the heart of one of the country’s leading digital and media hubs 

Team Salford – By joining us, you can be part of our ambitious journey and help make a real difference to the people and communities we support 

However you identify, whatever your journey has been to get here, come and join us at the University of Salford where we are all proud to belong!   watch us in action here!