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Interviews will take place on 14 July
Glasgow Caledonian University - the University for the Common Good - is a vibrant, values-led, multi-cultural, civic University with a global outlook and strong commitment to delivering social innovation and sustainable development in its education and research.
Our organisational strategy is aligned with the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals and our globally recognised researchers advise governments, industry and international bodies. We’re ranked fourth in the world and first in the UK for promoting gender equality, in the top 70 universities globally for social impact, and first in Scotland for health and wellbeing, and reduced inequalities, for which we are also ranked 21st in the world ().
GCU is committed to widening participation, and delivering positive outcomes for our students. We are Scotland’s leading provider of Graduate Apprenticeships. With campuses in Glasgow, London and New York, we have transnational partnerships around the world, supporting more than 22, students from countries. Guided by our values – integrity, responsibility, creativity and confidence - we transform the lives of the people and communities we serve.
An exciting full time post has arisen to be part of the Student Engagement and Events team, within the Student Enquiries, Advice and Events Department.
The purpose of this post is to support engagement activities in relation to the student success, contributing to the development of a sense of belonging and community for students at Programme, Department, School and University level.
The post holder will contribute to the development of engagement activities, consultation events and focus groups around key university initiatives such as awareness raising campaigns, charter applications and other cross university projects. Crucially, they will also support student induction and arrival activity, including the co-ordination of the Peer Assistant Learning Scheme and a variety of other engagement activities such as the Big Conversation, the Student Success Scheme and engagement festivals and pops ups.
The successful candidate will be educated to degree level or equivalent experience and have the ability to demonstrate relevant engagement activities experience. Excellent communication, analytical and writing skills will be essential, whilst you will also have the ability to work on your own initiative, to problem solve and take independent decisions when required, you will also be a keen team player who can work with colleagues to achieve shared goals.