About The Team:
SRUC (Scotland's Rural College) is a specialist higher education institution delivering tertiary education, research and consultancy. SRUC's principal purpose is to advance education, science, research, and environmental protection and improvement in rural and land-based industries, both domestically and internationally.
The Opportunity:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for two student support tutors to join the friendly student support teams at SRUC Edinburgh or Aberdeen, with a focus on developing and delivering advice and support for international students.
The successful post-holders will provide high quality proactive, and when required, reactive student support services - to taught / research students and prospective students. They will provide and have experience in educational, pastoral and funding support in the HE and PG sector.
Main Responsibilities: -
To assess any educational and academic skills requirements for students, then identify and provide appropriate support for the needs identified.
To provide student finance-related support and general advice and guidance on student life in Scotland to ensure accurate and relevant information is available to all (e.g. cultural information, accommodation options, cost of living advice).
To work proactively with students (both groups and individuals) to help maintain and improve physical and mental well-being and to signpost to wider opportunities and support as required.
For full person specification, please read the Job Particulars document.
Minimum Qualifications and Skills:
The successful candidate will be educated to SCQF Level 9 in a relevant subject and/or have a relevant professional qualification(s) and/or significant relevant experience. They will be able to demonstrate experience of working independently to establish new information and processes, experience of working with students from a range of backgrounds, and a commitment to cultural awareness and sensitivity.
Eligibility for Sponsorship
This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. If you are a migrant worker, you will need to ensure you have an appropriate visa to evidence the necessary right to work in the UK.
Admin ref: ACF/EC/003/25
Why work for SRUC?
Generous annual leave
Enhanced pension contributions (5% employee and 10% employer)
Cycle to work scheme
Discounted RAC Membership
Generous family leave
Flexible working patterns
Hybrid working solutions (in some areas)
Tailored investment in and individuals' learning and development
How to Apply:
Please complete an online application form clicking 'Apply'.
Please read the Job Particulars document before applying.
Please state in your personal summary the location you would prefer.
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SRUC is committed to valuing Diversity, advancing Equality and respecting Human Rights throughout the organisation and encouraging applications from disabled people using the "Disability Confident Employer" symbol. SRUC is a member of the Athena SWAN charter.
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