At a Glance
- Tasks: Guide students academically and support their overall college experience.
- Company: Join Rutledge Training, a leading private training provider in NI.
- Benefits: Enjoy 30 days holiday, birthday leave, and discounts on gym and cinema.
- Other info: Dynamic work culture with opportunities for training and development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: GCSE English and Maths, plus experience in pastoral care and administration.
The predicted salary is between 26000 - 27500 £ per year.
Location: Ballymena
Job Type: Part-Time-Permanent
Hours: 22.5 hours per week
Salary Banding: £26,000 - £27,500 per annum (pro-rata)
ROLE OVERVIEW
As a Student Advisor you will play a pivotal role in shaping the academic journey and overall experience of our students. Your responsibilities encompass providing personalised academic guidance, assisting students in setting and achieving their educational goals. Beyond academics, you will offer support services, including counselling and career development, to enhance students' holistic college experience. Implementing retention strategies, you will identify and address potential barriers to academic progress, fostering a supportive environment. Your role extends to problem resolution, serving as a point of contact for students facing challenges and offering tailored solutions. Additionally, you will assist prospective students in the admissions process, providing information on programs and admission requirements. Collaborating closely with teaching staff and other student support services, you will contribute to creating a collaborative and student-centric environment.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Academic Guidance: Provide personalised academic advising to students, assisting them in setting and achieving their educational goals; as well as sourcing suitable placements in line with their area of study.
- Support Services: Offer guidance on support services, including counselling and career development, to enhance students' overall training experience.
- Retention Strategies: Implement strategies to enhance student retention and success, identifying and addressing potential barriers to academic progress.
- Problem Resolution: Act as a point of contact for students facing challenges, offering solutions and resources to overcome obstacles.
- Admissions Assistance: Assist prospective students in the admissions process, providing information on programs and admission requirements.
- Collaboration: Work closely with teaching staff and other student support services to create a collaborative and student-centric environment.
- Workshop Facilitation: Facilitate our internal CHILS programme to develop interpersonal and basic life skills to our cohort of students.
- Administration: Provide administrative support in the operation of the Branch.
ABOUT US:
Rutledge Training is one of the leading private training providers in NI, with a branch network of 17 locations. We offer government-funded training programmes Skills for Life & Work and ApprenticeshipsNI, as well as private and corporate training. The Company has been in operation since 1989, making us a long-standing education provider in NI.
Qualifications / Experience:
- Minimum Level 2/GCSE English and Maths qualifications.
- 1 years' experience in a pastoral care role (paid or voluntary capacity).
- 1 years' administration experience.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to empathise and connect with students from diverse backgrounds.
- Knowledge of academic advising best practices and educational support services.
- Full Driving License and Access to Transport for business use.
- Experience working in a government-funded training environment (Desirable).
- Counselling Qualification (Desirable).
The Benefits:
- 30 days paid Holidays (increasing with length of service).
- Birthday Leave.
- 40p per mile travel expenses.
- Company Laptop.
- Supportive three phase induction process.
- Employee Referral Scheme.
- Training and Development opportunities.
- Fundraising Committee.
- Employee Wellbeing Programme.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Tech Scheme.
- Savings Club.
- Employee Discount Retail Discounts.
- Gym and Cinema Discounts.
How to Apply:
Please submit your CV via the below link. Our HR Team are happy to take your call should you have any questions about the role or your application progress. E-mail: [email protected] / Tel: (028) 7051 1504.
Equal Opportunities:
Diversity fuels innovation. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. All applicants are considered for employment based upon their skills and abilities without regard to age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or other legally protected status.
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This role is subject to a clear ACCESSNI Enhanced Vetting Check to ensure the applicant can work in REGULATED ACTIVITY. A criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to an applicant obtaining a position.
Student Advisor in Ballymena employer: Rutledge Group
Rutledge Training is an exceptional employer located in Ballymena, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises employee wellbeing and professional growth. With generous benefits such as 30 days of paid holidays, birthday leave, and various discounts, we empower our Essential Skills Tutors to inspire and guide students towards success while fostering a positive learning environment. Join us to make a meaningful impact in education and enjoy a fulfilling career with ample training and development opportunities.
