Student Engagement and Events Assistant (1.0FTE/open ended)

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This vacancy is only open to internal members of staff currently on a GCU contract of employment

We are looking for an enthusiastic, creative and student-focused professional to join our Student Enquiries, Advice and Events team as a Student Engagement and Events Assistant.

Student engagement and a strong sense of belonging are fundamental to student wellbeing, success and retention. This exciting role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the student experience by developing and delivering innovative engagement initiatives that help students connect with their academic community and wider university life.

Working collaboratively across the University, you will support the design, development and delivery of a range of student engagement activities that foster community, encourage participation and enhance the overall student experience.

You will play a key role in supporting student success initiatives from arrival and induction through to progression and completion, helping students feel welcomed, connected and supported throughout their university journey.

The role involves coordinating a diverse range activities and projects, including:

• Student induction and welcome programmes
• The Peer Assisted Learning Scheme (PALS)
• The Big Conversation and other student consultation activities
• Student Success Scheme initiatives
• Engagement festivals, pop-ups and community-building events
• Focus groups and consultation events linked to major University projects

You will also work closely with colleagues across Schools and Professional Services, as well as the Student Events Coordinator, to support the delivery of an engaging year-round programme of events and activities. While the role is based in Glasgow, you will be required to coordinate similar activity for our London campus.

You'll be part of a supportive team, within the Student Enquiries, Advice and Events department, dedicated to helping students succeed. We're looking for someone who is passionate about student success and has the creativity and initiative to develop new and engaging ways of connecting with students.

The successful candidate will be educated to degree level or equivalent experience and can 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.

If you would like to discuss in further detail, please contact Kirsty MacInnes, Head of Student Enquiries, Advice and Events, at kirsty.macinnes@gcu.ac.uk

As the University for the Common Good, we are committed to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion, as well as our values in everything that we do. As such, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates who demonstrate the GCU Values.

Glasgow Caledonian University is committed to a fair and transparent recruitment process that is free from bias so that we can attract and retain a high performing workforce which makes a critical contribution to our success.

The University holds the prestigious Athena SWAN Silver institution award, which recognises our significant record of activity and achievement in promoting gender equality across different disciplines.

As a Disability Confident 'Committed' employer, we are striving to ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to disabled people. Although the Disability Confident 'Committed' level does not guarantee an interview for disabled applicants, we will make reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants during the recruitment process.

The University also holds the Carer Positive ‘Engaged’ employer award, which recognises our commitment to supporting staff with caring responsibilities.

Glasgow Caledonian University are committed signatories to the Armed Forces Covenant.

The University offers a range of benefits including opportunities for professional development, family friendly policies, cycle to work scheme and onsite childcare facilities.