At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students with guidance on financial aid and college resources.
- Company: Join a vibrant team at Salford City College Group.
- Benefits: Enjoy generous terms, early finishes, and wellbeing resources.
- Other info: Flexible working options and great career development opportunities await you.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while working in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Strong organisational skills and a passion for student support.
The predicted salary is between 21219 - 23940 £ per year.
We’re looking for a dedicated and student-focused Student Services Advisor to join our dynamic Student Services Team at Salford City College Group. This vital role supports students through a ‘one-stop shop’ model offering guidance and support with our learner support funds, student travel arrangements and college references to help them thrive throughout their college journey. You’ll play an active part in administering financial support such as our discretionary bursaries, vulnerable groups bursary and care to learn, while also supporting key college events like open events and enrolment.
You’ll need strong organisational and IT skills, excellent communication abilities, and a genuine commitment to providing high-quality service to students. Experience in a customer-facing or educational setting is desired, and knowledge of student financial support systems is an advantage. If you’re passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a supportive, student-centered environment, we’d love to hear from you.
Benefits
- Generous Terms and Conditions (Sixth Form College’s Association style terms and conditions) including 13 weeks not in college (195 days in College).
- 2:30pm finish on Fridays.
- Free on-site parking and various health and wellbeing resources and benefit schemes including three Staff Wellbeing days per year.
- Automatic enrolment to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Family friendly policies and flexible working options.
- A range of training & career opportunities for all staff.
- An amazing Staff Benefits Package with discounts and savings for supermarkets, petrol, high-street retailers, holidays, cinemas and other leisure.
Our shared purpose: We believe in the value of education for a successful future and we want the best for our learners and our staff. Our core values are at the heart of everything we do. Staff and students behave with respect, integrity and kindness. 93% of staff are proud to work at the College.
Commitment to Safeguarding
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as part of our safeguarding commitment we undertake DBS checks as part of our pre-employment procedures on all potential new employees. The College is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive community, welcoming applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with military experience whose unique skills and perspectives are highly valued. We are not utilising the service of recruitment agencies for this vacancy and will accept direct applications.
Student Services Advisor in Salford employer: City Skills
Join our vibrant educational community as a Retention Improvement Officer, where your passion for transforming lives through education will be truly valued. We offer generous terms and conditions, including flexible working options, a supportive work culture, and a commitment to employee development through our Be Outstanding Development programme. With a strong focus on staff wellbeing and a range of benefits, including discounts and a local government pension scheme, you will find a rewarding environment that empowers you to make a meaningful impact on students' futures.
