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Student Opportunities Coordinator

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University of Southampton

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior Level
  • Customer Relations
    Education & Teaching
  • Southampton

AI generated summary

  • You should have marketing experience, strong Excel and Outlook skills, excellent customer relationship management, teamwork ability, and effective workload prioritization.
  • You will promote work experience programs, engage students, manage communication, support placements, and assist with onboarding and reintegration into university.

Requirements

  • Experience of design and delivery of marketing and communications are desirable
  • A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook and Excel is essential
  • Great customer relationship management skills
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Ability to prioritise and manage own workload

Responsibilities

  • Your focus will be to encourage and support students to participate in our work experience programmes, in particular the Year in Employment, influencing student engagement across all target areas.
  • You will utilise innovative messaging and marketing techniques to raise awareness of the opportunities on offer across our 25,000 strong student body and ensure information to students is readily available; regularly reviewing guidelines and processes to be fit for purpose.
  • You will be a point of contact for students undertaking a placement, involved in their journey from pre-placement application, placement approvals, onboarding, placement visits and check-ins, administrative support to academic assessment, through to helping students reintegrate into university.

FAQs

What is the main focus of the Student Opportunities Coordinator role?

The main focus is to encourage and support students in participating in work experience programs, particularly the Year in Employment, and to influence student engagement across various target areas.

What specific responsibilities will the Student Opportunities Coordinator have?

The coordinator will support students throughout their placement journey, including pre-placement applications, approvals, onboarding, placement visits and check-ins, and administrative support for academic assessments.

Are there any specific skills required for this position?

Yes, strong customer relationship management skills, the ability to work as part of a team, and prioritization and workload management skills are essential. Experience in marketing and communications is desirable, along with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Outlook and Excel.

What type of environment does the University of Southampton aim to create?

The University aims to create an inclusive environment that fosters respect and equality of opportunity, reflecting the diversity of society and allowing individuals to bring their whole selves to work.

Is there a preference for certain backgrounds in applicants?

Yes, the University actively encourages applications from candidates from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, individuals who identify as LGBTQ+, and people with disabilities.

Who should I contact for more information about the job role?

For further information about the role, you can contact Charlie Barton at 02380 593501 or via email at C.L.Barton@soton.ac.uk.

Where can I find out more about the careers and employability services at the University of Southampton?

You can find more information about the programs and services at the University of Southampton's Careers, Employability & Student Enterprise division at http://www.southampton.ac.uk/careers.

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