University of Exeter Hiring for Widening Participation Admissions Officer Job at Exeter, England , UK Full Time

External Engagement and Global

Access, Participation and Outreach Team

This new full-time post is available from immediately on a permanent basis

Summary of the role

We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills and a commitment to supporting students to join our team in the new role of Widening Participation Admissions Officer.

This role supports the University’s efforts to widen participation to students from under-represented and disadvantaged backgrounds by providing expert advice and guidance to students and admissions tutors to help informed decision making throughout the admissions process.

Working closely with colleagues across the Student Access, Recruitment and Admissions service, the post will take a leading role in assessing the suitability of applicants applying from under-represented student groups, providing expert guidance to admissions tutors and dealing with complex enquiries, especially from those students with non-traditional qualifications.

Involved in outreach with key student groups, such as participants on our Mature Access Pathway, the postholder will design and deliver accurate and specialist information to support student decision making. They will also work to ensure effective admissions processes and workflows are in place to support under-represented students and provide expert guidance to assist admissions and policy decisions, for example in relation to contextual offers.

Occasional weekend/additional/evening working will be required as part of the role. This is to assist with tasks such as outreach, summer s schools, open days, confirmation and clearing. The post will work equally across the Access, Participation and Outreach team and Admissions team, taking on an important bridging role to provide seamless support for under-represented students.

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The University of Exeter

We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 150 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2022 and QS World University Ranking 2022).

Our research income in recent years means we’re the fastest growing UK Research University with some of the world’s most influential scientists, and we seek to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today through this. More than 99% of our research is of international quality and our world-leading research impact is growing faster than any other Russell Group university (2021 Research Excellence Framework). We encourage proactive engagement with industry, business and community partners to enhance the impact of research and education and improve the employability of our students. Read about our world leading research – Green Futures and how we are transforming education for a changing world. We are located in a beautiful part of the country and Exeter (a fast growing tech hub) is one of only a few UK cities to have been designated as a UNESCO Creative City.

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

With over 27,000 students and 6,400 staff from 180 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community. Reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.

Benefits

We offer some fantastic benefits including:

• 41 days leave per year
• options for flexible working
• numerous discounts at leading retailers
• onsite gyms on all of our campus’ and a cycle to work scheme
• sector leading policies around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), paternity leave (up to six weeks full pay) and a new Fertility Treatment Policy
• stunning campus environments in Exeter and Cornwall, in the beautiful South West of England

Access, Participation and Outreach Team

We enable, encourage and support students from all backgrounds – particularly those traditionally marginalised in higher education – to make informed choices about their future and, in particular, to apply, study and thrive at the University of Exeter. We carry out a wide variety of strategic and operational functions to support access, participation and student recruitment.

Leading on the University’s Access and Participation Plan, we work with schools, colleges and partners to widen access to higher education and also to encourage a diverse range of students to apply to Exeter. We lead on the University’s fair access programmes, schools and college engagement, and online outreach. We also work with colleagues across the University to develop and evaluate inclusive policies and practice with the aim of closing gaps in student outcomes as part of the Success for All programme.

Further information

Please contact Student Access and FE Relationship Manager, Roisin Quinn, tel: [email protected] for further information.

University of Exeter is an equal opportunity employer. We are officially recognised as a Disability Confident employer and an Athena Swan accredited institution. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented in the workforce.