This post is full time and permanent, working 35 hours per week.
We have an exciting opportunity to become part of a new Welcome and Arrivals unit, based within the Student Lifecycle team at the University of Westminster. The Student Lifecycle team supports our alumni services and has responsibility for the coordination and delivery of centrally based student administration for graduation, enrolment and welcome, module registration, examinations and certification and verification services. The Student Lifecycle team delivers large scale events for the University, managing and coordinating the events onsite in addition to the cycle of review, planning, and delivery each year.
The Student Welcome Senior Officer will lead and manage the Welcome team and will work closely with the Student Lifecycle Senior Officer to deliver an integrated and inclusive student experience. The Post-holder will be responsible for leading on the planning and development of the Welcome and Arrivals programme for new and continuing students and delivering the International Student Welcome Programme. The aim is to give students the best possible start to their studies and develop a sense of belonging with the University of Westminster community. The Welcome and Arrivals unit will play a key role in coordinating the input of academic and professional service departments in the delivery of these University wide activities.
Candidates should be educated to degree level or have equivalent skills, as well as experience of working in the higher education sector and with large records systems. Candidates must have experience in the delivery and managements of events and student induction and problem-solving. They must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and have led and managed colleagues. They will be familiar with the development of processes and systems and have significant experience in advancing and implementing policies and publishing guidance.
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At the University of Westminster, diversity, inclusion, and equality of opportunity are at the core of how we engage with students, colleagues, applicants, visitors and all our stakeholders.
We are fully committed to enabling a supportive and safe learning and working environment which is equitable, diverse, and inclusive, is based on mutual respect and trust, and in which harassment and discrimination are neither tolerated nor acceptable.
The University has adopted Smart Working principles to support and further our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion aims of being an inclusive, collaborative, and flexible employer. Further details of Smart Working can be discussed at interview stage.
Closing date: midnight on 19 May 2024
Interviews are likely to be held on: 14 June 2024