**Reed Higher Education are working with a university group and are recruiting for University Mentors (Business Management)
Role: University Mentors (Business Management)
Reporting to: Operations Manager
Location: Birmingham
Salary: 30K-32K
Hours: Full Time (40-hours per week) with saturdays
Contract Type: Permanent
**The Role:
Often, academic mentoring sessions can act as a space for dialogic education, where academics and students can discuss students' studies and their progression. Equally, the role is sometimes just about being an initial contact, listening and empathising, then referring the student on to the correct support service. Our students come from a wide range of different educational backgrounds, and academic mentoring gives them a chance to discuss their experiences with academics to help them succeed whilst with us. The mentoring relationship eases students into the academic community and its expectations while offering students a space where they can pose questions or seek advice. By being an initial contact, students have someone they know in a mentorship role to raise questions and concerns. However, that can only happen if the relationship and trust is developed through sustained contact and conversation.
All students will have a mentor to advise on matters, and therefore, expertise in Business Management is a must, particularly in any of the fields of accountancy, finance, and economics. We are more than happy to consider different working patterns, including permanent full-time and part-time opportunities to suit individual needs.
To note, this role will involve working over the weekend.
Some Key Responsibilities would be:
- Ensure legal compliance under the Equality Act 2010 by formulating, promoting, and reviewing student disability services.
- Conduct initial screenings for learning difficulties, manage referrals for diagnostic assessments, and maintain accurate records on the database.
- Develop, implement, and review reasonable adjustments for students, working closely with departments to ensure smooth transitions and effective support.
- Manage a portfolio of cases, providing ongoing support, arranging non-medical helpers, and advising students on obtaining disability evidence.
- Participate in staff training, case conferences, and contribute to disability policy development and the annual Disability Advisory Service report.
- Stay updated on legislation and best practices, promoting high-quality disability advice and ensuring compliance with Health & Safety and Equality & Diversity regulations
Requirements:
- A subject specialism of business management (accountancy / finance / marketing / economics, etc.)
- Experience of academic and administrative management is essential.
- A degree or higher in a relevant field or equivalent experience
- Organisation and time management
- Excellent communicator verbally and in writing
- Cooperative and collaborative
If you are interested, please send me a copy of your CV and I will be in touch.