Do you have an interest in widening access to higher education and improving the retention, attainment and employability for widening participation students? Are you a highly organised and motivated individual? Would you like to help promote and administer the Widening Participation scholarships?
You will be working in the University’s Educational Engagement Office, providing support to the Plus Programme scheme. This programme focusses on improving the retention, attainment and employability of undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) Widening Participation (WP) students at Leeds. You will support the delivery of bespoke student support activities by staff across the University and support the team to promote and administer the portfolio of WP scholarships available to prospective students and designed to complement the activities of the Plus Programme.
If you are highly organised with a keen eye for detail, excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively, then you may be the person we are looking for.
To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:
Alex Ferguson, Plus Programme Officer
Tel: +44 (0)113 343 1831, email: a.ferguson1@leeds.ac.uk
Jennifer Coates, Plus Programme Lead Officer
Tel: +44 (0)113 343 7654, email: j.coates1@leeds.ac.uk
Due to the nature of this role, we would welcome applications from candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds.
Closing Date: 04 Sep 2019
Category: Administrative and Clerical Support
