Student Guidance Officer
- Location:
- Gremista Campus, Lerwick, ZE1 0PX
- Salary:
- £31,370 - £32,181 per year plus distant islands allowance (pro rata)
- Contract Type:
- Permanent
- Position Type:
- Full Time
- Hours:
- 35 hours per week
The Student Guidance is responsible for providing a guidance and support service to current and potential students requiring help, support and advice on a range of issues affecting their ability to study, in particular funding and discretionary support. The Student Guidance will develop links and work closely with other stakeholders including schools, Developing the Young Workforce and other projects and schemes supporting students into education and training.
The main areas of responsibility include:
• Supporting students: guidance
• Supporting students: finance
• Personal Support Plans
• Careers and Transitions
• Engagement, Promotions and Wellbeing
UHI Shetland
UHI Shetland is part of the University of the Highlands and Islands, Scotland's newest university. Founded 20 years ago, we offer well-equipped, modern facilities and provide applied research, consultancies and knowledge exchange projects together with high-quality accredited and bespoke training.
UHI Shetland mirrors National terms and conditions, offering a generous 45 days per year Annual Leave allowance, and a standard 35 hours per week for full time staff.
For residents of Shetland, Distant Islands Allowance is currently set at £2,859 which would be in addition to any salary payment (pro Rata).
UHI Shetland is an equal opportunities employer operating a blind recruitment process and will not accept CVs as part of an application.
Please download and complete the application form attached and return to recruitment.shetland@uhi.ac.uk