Student Guidance Officer
- Location:
- Scalloway Campus, Port Arthur, Scalloway, Shetland, ZE1 0UN
- Salary:
- £29,870 - £32,181 per year plus distant islands allowance (pro rata)
- Contract Type:
- Permanent
- Position Type:
- Full Time
- Hours:
- 35 hours per week
- Work From Home:
- Hybrid
A position has come available in our Student Support Team to support our students across both our Lerwick and Scalloway Campuses. Your primary role will be to work with students who face barriers to learning and to work with them to assess their needs in order to draw up a learning plan. You will make recommendations to colleagues on appropriate adjustments and help the learners to achieve their learning goals. You will work with internal and external partners and help with students who require a transition into Higher and Further Education.
You will become an integral part of the existing student support team and help provide advice and guidance to students. Training will be provided on the relevant support systems and you will have the opportunity in obtaining a qualification in Inclusive Learning. You will become a key contact for students and staff and help support students throughout their learner journey.
UHI Shetland
UHI Shetland is the most northern partner of the University of the Highlands and Islands, offering well-equipped, modern facilities and provision of a variety of tertiary education courses, applied research, consultancies and knowledge exchange projects together with high-quality accredited and bespoke training.
UHI Shetland mirrors NJNC terms and conditions for Scotland’s College’s Home (njncscotlandscolleges.ac.uk)
UHI Shetland is an equal opportunities employer operating a blind recruitment process and will not accept CVs as an application.
Please download and complete the application form attached and return to recruitment.shetland@uhi.ac.uk