You will: liaise and work closely with colleagues in the Widening Participation and Employability teams, as well as students, colleagues in other departments, and external stakeholders, to ensure the smooth running of projects and timely communication: assist in the running of meetings such as managing waiting rooms, messages, and noting attendance; take and share minutes for relevant committee and working group meetings; support the Diversity and Inclusion Advocate Scheme; support students taking part in approved employability focused widening participation projects, assisting in the completion of project paperwork, and provide a contact point for questions or concerns students may have keep accurate and up-to-date records relevant to all projects supported, and collate data and evidence as required to enable evaluation of projects to ensure they meet their objectives.
You will facilitate effective collaborative working, manage the bespoke East Midlands WP Research and Evaluation Partnership (EMWPREP) database used to monitor widening participation interventions, and lead the evaluation of a range of research projects to identify the success of the targeting and impact of activities. The role will involve supporting partners across a range of institutions to meet regulatory requirements from the Office for Students (OfS) and building positive relationships with others across the sector through involvement with relevant conferences, sharing best practice and engaging with sector organisations/working groups on national projects of common interest.
You will support the Admissions Tutor and other Fellows of the College in promoting the College’s undergraduate and postgraduate recruitment strategy by improving and developing relationships with schools and colleges throughout the UK, as well as engaging directly with potential applicants. You will also assist with the administration processes in the Tutorial Department, ensuring that the department provides an effective and efficient service which meets the requirements of the College.
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