Student Ambassador Coordinator
About ARU:
ARU is a global university transforming lives through innovative, inclusive and entrepreneurial education and research. ARU holds a Gold award for the quality of its education, awarded through the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF).
ARU’s research institutes and four faculties bridge scientific, technical and creative fields. We deliver impactful research which tackles pressing issues and makes a real difference to our communities. Our academic excellence has been recognised by the UK’s Higher Education funding bodies, with 16 of our research areas assessed as world leading. We are the largest provider of Nursing, Midwifery, Health and Social Care students in the East of England, and we are also among the UK’s leading universities for degree apprenticeship provision, working with hundreds of employers across the UK.
About the Role:
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Student Ambassador Coordinator to join the Schools and Colleges Engagement team to support delivery against our Corporate Marketing Strategy, Student Recruitment Agenda and Access and Participation Plan.
The post holder will lead and co-ordinate all aspects of the Schools & Colleges Engagement Team’s Student Ambassador (SA) Scheme, ensuring we have a diverse pool of role models to support local young people, applicants and offer holders at all ARU campuses. The post will be the central point of contact for all SA enquiries internally and externally, and will also be responsible for supporting the professional development of current ARU students with their SA role,
We are seeking a self-motivated and highly engaging individual with experience of supporting and developing Higher Education (HE) students in a strategic, educational setting. With a degree, or part qualified in a relevant professional qualification at degree level, you’ll be comfortable managing multiple tasks with excellent administrative skills and attention to detail. Previous experience of devising and delivering training to students, supervision of staff, and excellent customer service skills in an external facing role is essential, alongside the ability to maintain and report on data.
Based at either our Cambridge, Chelmsford or Peterborough campus, you’ll work in the office at least one day per week, with the option of home-based working for the other four days. Regular travel within the Eastern Region and between all ARU campuses is essential. Occasional work outside of normal office hours is expected in the evenings and at weekends.
It is expected that 1-hour face-to-face interviews will take place on Thursday 19 December 2024 (campus tbc)
Informal enquiries to Dr. Katie Groves, Head of Schools and Colleges Engagement, katie.groves@aru.ac.uk.
Find out more about working with us and how we recruit.
We have an agile working culture and offer an extensive range of benefits including generous holiday entitlement, occupational pension schemes, training and development opportunities, travel to work scheme and a competitive relocation package. Visit our benefits page for full details.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of our staff and students and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that ARU will carry out online searches as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
This appointment is subject to an enhanced level children's and adults barred list disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Further information can be obtained from https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.
We value diversity at ARU and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
We have a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
Committed to being inclusive and open to discuss flexible working.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications.
Guidance Notes:
Please download the Job Description Person Specification for key requirements. To apply, demonstrate how your skills and experience meet the criteria.