Student Development Coach (Faculty of Social Sciences)

There are 3 roles available 

This role will be based on the University campus. We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

Do you want to help students on their own individual journey of success during their time at Leeds?  Can you help our students feel they belong and matter at Leeds?   

The role holder will be based in the Faculty of Social Sciences and work with a diverse range of students and a wide array of staff stakeholders across the institution.   With students, they will be a local point of contact and guide, helping students to reflect on their student journey and how they, as individuals, feel they wish to develop as they progress through their University experience and within their academic school.  Working independently, the role holder will identify groups and areas of risk in day-to-day processes from a student success perspective and develop approaches/recommendations to mitigate these; working with schools to test and implement any recommendations.  

Please note that due to Home Office visa requirements, this role may only be suitable for first-time Skilled Worker visa applicants if they are eligible for salary concessions. For more information please visit: www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

What we offer in return:

26 days holiday plus 16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – that’s 42 days a year!Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance.Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team, and self-development courses including languages, Creative Writing, Wellbeing Therapies and much more.Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!  

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact: 

Sarah Richardson, Educational Engagement Manager 

Email:  S.H.Richardson@leeds.ac.uk 

Please note: There are 2 similar Student Development Coach roles available; please see the following job adverts for more information:

https://jobs.leeds.ac.uk/PSEDE1153

Closing Date: 29 Sep 2024

Section: Professional & Managerial

Salary: £31,396 to £37,099 per annum