Student Funding Advisor
- Location:
- Glasgow Caledonian University Cowcaddens Road, G4 0BA
- Salary:
- £37,099 - £42,978 per year
- Contract Type:
- Permanent
- Position Type:
- Full Time
- Hours:
- 35 hours per week
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Glasgow Caledonian – the largest and leading modern university in Scotland - is a vibrant, values-led university with campuses in the heart of Glasgow and London. With a strong commitment to high quality education and research which supports the communities we serve, we have strong partnerships with employers to ensure our students get the careers they dream of and deserve.
In 2023 we rocketed into the top 40 universities in the UK in the highly regarded Guardian University Guide, were ranked the UK’s 2nd top performing modern university in the inaugural Daily Mail guide, and entered the top highly coveted 50 UK universities in the 2024 Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide for the first time. We are the top performing modern University in Scotland in all three guides. We are the only Scottish university with EcoCampus Platinum accreditation and were ranked second in Scotland for sustainability in the most recent People and Planet league table.
With a wide range of professionally accredited courses and links with over 300 industry partners, we have the highest proportion of undergraduate level graduates in highly skilled occupations (83%) compared to other Scottish modern universities - with 91% of our students in employment or further study within fifteen months of graduating (HESA 2023). We are Scotland’s leading provider of Graduate Apprenticeships and we have transnational partnerships around the world, supporting more than 22,000 students from nearly 120 countries. We are committed to widening participation, helping more people from diverse backgrounds into university.
Guided by our values – integrity, responsibility, creativity and confidence - we transform the lives of the people and communities we serve.
Glasgow Caledonian University is looking to appoint a Student Funding Advisor, to work within the Student Funding Team, based within the wider Student Enquiries, Advice and Events department. The Advisor will work closely with the wider Student Support Teams as well as relevant colleagues across all GCU Schools and professional support areas. This is to ensure that students have access to support and advice of the highest quality.
The purpose of this post is to provide advice and information on financial support as well as administer all funding support and scholarship applications. With the cost of living soaring, it is essential our students understand how to manage money and what support is available. The role will focus on the promotions of funds, providing information, and administering and awarding scholarships and funds.
The successful candidate will be educated to degree level or equivalent and have experience in delivering financial advice and support. The ability to exercise discretion and integrity while dealing with sensitive issues is essential. Whilst you will have the ability to work on your own initiative, to deliver creative solutions, with previous marketing experience. You will also have excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the confidence to network and develop relationships.
If you would like to discuss in further detail, please contact Kirsty MacInnes, Head of Student Enquiries, Advice and Events, on 0141 273 1771.
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.
Please note that the appointment will be made on the first point of the salary scale (unless by exception).