Student Engagement and Wellbeing Co-ordinator

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Student Engagement and Wellbeing Co-ordinator

Full time/Permanent/Aberdeen City Campus

Salary: £34,538.18 – 36,712.48 per annum,

We are seeking to recruit a Student Engagement and Wellbeing Co-ordinator to join the Student Engagement and Wellbeing Team and play a key role in enhancing student voice, representation, wellbeing and participation across NESCol.

Working closely with the Student Engagement and Wellbeing Manager and the Students’ Association, the successful candidate will coordinate and develop student engagement and representation activities across all campuses. This includes supporting the Class Representative System, Executive Officers, student volunteers and elected Student Presidents, ensuring students have opportunities to influence their learning experience and College decision-making.

The role will coordinate consultations, focus groups, campaigns, events and student-led projects, while supporting wellbeing initiatives that contribute to student success, retention and belonging.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, proactive and highly organised individual with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You will be confident in building relationships, facilitating meetings and training, and coordinating a range of projects and activities.

Candidates should have experience of working in further or higher education and supporting students, volunteers or service users, together with knowledge of student engagement and representation. Experience of Students’ Association structures, student voice initiatives or working with underrepresented groups would be advantageous. Strong digital skills, including Microsoft Office, are essential.

Person Specification

Qualifications

1. Educated to SCQF Level 8 or equivalent professional experience.
2. Evidence of continuing professional development.

Experience

1. Experience of working within a further or higher education environment.
2. Experience of supporting or working directly with students, volunteers or service users.*
3. Experience of working with underrepresented or seldom-heard groups.*
4. Experience of delivering student engagement, wellbeing or community engagement activities and initiatives.
5. Experience of supporting democratic structures, representative systems or student voice activities.
6. Experience of developing and delivering accessible and inclusive training, workshops or group activities.*
7. Experience of organising and delivering events, projects or campaigns.*
8. Experience of working collaboratively with a range of stakeholders.

1. Experience of collecting, analysing and reporting feedback and evaluation data.

Knowledge

1. Knowledge of the Scottish further education sector.
2. Knowledge of student engagement, representation and partnership working.
3. Knowledge of Students' Associations democratic processes and governance structures*
4. Knowledge and understanding of issues impacting students and the importance of student voice*
5. Knowledge of equality, diversity and inclusion principles.

Skills

1. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
2. Strong organisational and project coordination skills.
3. Ability to build positive relationships with students, staff and external partners.
4. Ability to facilitate meetings, workshops and training sessions.
5. Ability to analyse information and produce reports and recommendations.
6. Ability to work independently and prioritise competing demands.
7. Excellent digital skills including Microsoft Office applications
8. Ability to motivate, support and develop others.

Personal Qualities

1. Self-motivated and proactive.
2. Commitment to improving the student experience and championing student voice
3. Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
4. Ability to work collaboratively and build effective relationships.
5. Flexible and responsive approach to work.
6. Commitment to continuous improvement.

Additional Requirements

1. Ability to travel regularly between College campuses.
2. Ability to work flexibly, including occasional evening and weekend work.
3. Commitment to the College's vision, values and strategic priorities.