Job Title: Recruitment & Outreach Coordinator

Job title: Recruitment & Outreach Coordinator

Post number: AS5094

Reports to: Widening Participation Officer

Department: Academic Services (Student Recruitment and Outreach Division)

Location: Brighton, Grand Parade campus

Grade: 5

Purpose of the role

To promote awareness of higher education in general, and the University of Brighton in particular, amongst potential students in order to recruit students to the University of Brighton and to widen participation of under-represented groups in HE.

Main areas of responsibility:

·  To work closely with academic colleagues to develop a programme of outreach activities;

·  To coordinate the organisation and delivery of outreach activity and projects;

·  To liaise with school and college contacts to develop a sustained programme of outreach activities delivered both at the university and in-school;

·  To organise, participate in and deliver residential events which will require overnight attendance;

·  To develop and implement arrangements for monitoring and evaluation of outreach activity and projects;

·  To monitor financial expenditure of outreach projects.

General responsibilities

These are standard to all University of Brighton job descriptions.

·  To undertake other duties appropriate to the grade and character of work as may be reasonably required, including specific duties of a similar or lesser grade.

·  To adhere to the University’s Equality and Diversity Policy in all activities, and to actively promote equality of opportunity wherever possible.

·  To be responsible for your own health and safety and that of your colleagues, in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act.

·  To work in accordance with the Data Protection Act.

The person specification focuses on the knowledge, qualifications, experience and skills (both general and technical) required to undertake the role effectively. Please ensure that your application demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria. You will be assessed by your completed application form (A), at interview (I) and in some instances through an exercise (E).

Essential criteria
Knowledge / ·  Experience of working with secondary school pupils and college students;
·  A clear understanding of the UK higher education system;
·  Experience of issues facing under-represented groups / non-traditional learners;
·  Experience of delivering presentations to pupils / students;
·  Experience of co-ordinating events / projects;
·  Experience of delivering subject specific outreach;
·  A clear understanding of the UK higher education system. / A
I
Experience / ·  Able to identify potential problems and devise solutions in the workplace;
·  Ability to meet objectives on own initiative;
·  Flexibility to adapt to changing situations and circumstances;
·  Able to develop effective work systems and prioritise own workload efficiently;
·  Clear, concise, timely and appropriate written and oral communication, with a particular emphasis on presentation skills;
·  Sound administrative experience including effective office organisation and experience of using databases / spread sheets;
·  Proven experience of dealing successfully with a variety of stakeholders. / A
I
E
Managing people / ·  Motivating and providing leadership and direction for Student Ambassadors. / A
I
Technical/work based skills / ·  Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite. / A
Other requirements / ·  Able to use VDU / display screen equipment extensively, and lift, carry and set up exhibition and presentation equipment, according to health and safety guidelines;
·  Ability to work unsocial hours / out of office hours: the role includes some work in the evenings and at weekends. There are also requirements for occasional overnight attendance at residential events.
·  Transport: ability to travel to a variety of external sites within reasonable timescales and transport materials for activities. / A
Desirable / ·  Experience of working with primary pupils;
·  First-hand experience of studying at university;
·  Knowledge of the Arts and Humanities;
·  Knowledge of the operation of universities or other large multi departmental organisation;
·  Knowledge of child protection and safeguarding requirement.
·  Transport: ability to provide own transport to a variety of external sites within reasonable timescales and transport materials for activities. / A

·  Any appointment is generally made at the bottom of the salary range for the grade dependent upon experience and previous salary.

·  This is a full time post and is permanent

·  Annual leave entitlements are shown in the table below and increase after 5 years’ service. In addition, to the eight Bank Holidays, there are university discretionary days between Christmas and New Year. All leave, including bank holidays and discretionary days, is pro-rated for part time employees.

Grades / Basic entitlement per year / Grades / After 5 years’ service
1-3 / 23 days / 1-3 / 28 days
4-7 / 25 days / 4-7 / 30 days
8-9 / 27 days / 8-9 / 30 days

·  More information about the department/school can be found here Professional Services Departments or here Academic departments (schools and colleges)

·  Read the University’s 2016 - 2021 Strategy

·  The University has an attractive range of benefits and you can find more information about them on our website

·  The role will require a DBS (criminal records) check

Date: January 2017