Student Services Advisor

We have an opportunity available for a Student Services Advisor to join us on a Part time, Permanent basis, term time only.

The purpose of this role is to provide a quality clerical and administrative service to support the functions of Student Services. Supporting the attendance, retention and achievement of all students across colleges with a specific focus on the processing, tracking and monitoring of students in receipt of financial support.

Role Responsibilities

• To provide necessary advisory support to accurately administer the funding allocated to Student Services for; bursary, hardship, childcare and any other awards as relevant in line with agreed procedures.
• Reviewing and assessing household / income-based finances based on evidence provided by applicants.
• Providing end to end support and guidance to students, parents, tutors and other stakeholders to support individuals through the application process of their entitlement, continually supporting during their time at college with particular reference to financial support for students.
• To support the attendance, retention, achievement and progression of students by contributing to an outstanding Student Services provision.

Qualifications

• Good standard of education (4 GCSE’s A*-C including Maths and English, or equivalent) is essential.
• NVQ 2 in a relevant area or equivalent / a willingness to work towards) is essential.
• A Level 2 IT qualification (or willingness to work towards) essential.
• First Aid certification (or willing to work towards) essential.
• A Customer Service/ Care related qualification is desirable.

This is a Permanent, Term time opportunity working 15 hours per week.

And the benefits of working for us?

• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays and Christmas closure
• Teachers or Local Authority Pension Fund
• Flexible working
• Family Friendly Policy
• Special Leave of Absence
• Paid leave for religious festivals
• Sabbaticals
• Comprehensive induction and on-going training
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Occupational Health Service
• Onsite gym
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Onsite nursery (places not guaranteed)
• Free onsite parking (spaces not guaranteed)

Bury College is committed to ensuring equality of opportunity, celebrating diversity, safeguarding its learners and expects all staff to share these commitments.

Please note that new guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022 requires us to carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This to enable us to identify any incidents or issues which have happened and are publicly available online which we might want to explore at interview. Once shortlisting has taken place, this search will be carried out for all candidates who will attend an interview.