Student Success Officer

Student Success Officer

School/Department: Directorate of Student and Graduate Success (DSGS)
Salary: £39,173 - £46,511
Closing Date: 6 March 2025
Reference Number: 032702
Campus: Belfast, Coleraine or Derry~Londonderry
Full-time/Permanent

- ABOUT US -

We are a university with a national and international reputation for excellence, innovation and regional engagement, making a major contribution to the economic, social and cultural development of Northern Ireland.

Our core business activities are teaching and learning, widening access to education, research and innovation and technology and knowledge transfer.

- THE ROLE -

The Student Success Centre supports Ulster University students to achieve their educational goals and engage in opportunities to maximise success throughout their learning journey. We’re looking for a Student Success Officer to join the newly established Student Success Centre. The team is located within the Student & Graduate Success Directorate.

The Student Success Officer plays a crucial role in supporting student success, retention, fostering a sense of belonging, and enhancing academic transitions at Ulster University. Their responsibilities include:

• Enhancing student engagement through targeted initiatives that support induction, retention, attainment, and overall success.
• Delivering academic skills support, while fostering inclusion and belonging, empowering students to navigate their learning journey effectively.
• Collaborating across faculties and departments to integrate best practices in student support and engagement.

- ABOUT YOU -

• A degree or equivalent qualification.
• Experience of developing and delivering student success interventions in a Higher Education setting.
• Experience of supporting, developing and implementing EDI initiatives for students from widening participation (WP) groups in a Higher or Further Education setting that fosters a supportive campus community.

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Ulster University holds a Silver Athena SWAN Award in recognition of our commitment to advancing Gender equality. You can read more about what this means on our University website. The University has a range of initiatives to support a family-friendly working environment, including flexible working.

The University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community, particularly from those with disabilities. Appointment will be made on merit.