Full time Open ended
The closing date for applications is midnight on Sunday 07 April 2024. Interviews are expected to take place on Monday 22 April 2024.
There is an expectation that work will be undertaken in the UK.
This role is not eligible for sponsorship. Applicants require to have existing right to work in the UK.
The University of Stirling recognises that a diverse workforce benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers and welcome applications from those who would contribute to further diversification of our staff and ensure that equality, diversity and inclusion is woven into the substance of the role. We strongly encourage applications from people from diverse backgrounds including gender, identity, race, age, class, and ethnicity.
The PostWorking as a member of the Careers team within Student Skills and Employability (SSE), to support the service aims of providing high quality careers education, information, advice and guidance to students, graduates and postgraduates.
The postholder will provide a range of support tasks including responding and directing enquiries from students, graduates and staff; coordinating communications and events; supporting administrative processes and services and maintaining information systems, whilst ensuring that a high-quality service is always provided.
This role is based in the Careers Service. There will be travel for training, business engagement and other projects and activities deemed appropriate by the Head of Careers and Student Skills and Employability necessary for the role.
Description of Duties1. Administrative support (to include monitoring mailboxes, dealing with student enquiries, preparing resources, uploading evaluations, admin tasks such as room bookings, etc) for student-facing careers activities and initiatives, including:
2. Assist Information Manager, relating to:
3. Using a range of communication channels and making recommendations for appropriate and effective use to promote Careers to students, graduates and staff across the university in print and digital media, and in person. Create high-quality and engaging content for student and recent graduate communications channels including emails, social media, newsletters, and printed content
4. Supporting and implementing a coherent communications schedule, content and campaigns that supports Careers operations to students
5. Managing Careers' social media channels, overseeing contributions from our Career Crew of student interns and acting as Career Crew Team Leader
6. Support the co-ordination and sharing of employability data to support service objectives, including reporting on impact of communications and engagement
7. Work with other SSE colleagues as part of a Communications Working Group to ensure consistency, efficiency, and effectiveness across service to all audiences
8. Liaise with relevant departments and colleagues across the university as required (e.g. Faculties, Communications and Marketing and Alumni) to support the promotion of Careers Service and SSE activities internally and externally
As part of SSE admin team:
1. Provide second-line response to enquiries to SSE from students, staff and external organisations
2. Manage and monitor enquiries via UniDesk, email, TARGETconnect questions, social media, responding and redirecting queries as appropriate
3. Oversee TARGETconnect, and manage queries – e.g. registering new users, supporting staff users, trouble-shooting
4. General office administration, including finance, purchasing, payroll, HR issues, such as annual leave, booking meetings and travel, minute-taking, etc
5. Provide administrative support for the Careers team and as required for SSE, including PA duties for the Head of SSE
6. Represent Careers and SSE at internal and external events to raise the profile and promote opportunities across prospective and current student/graduate/staff audiences
7. Other tasks as and when required, including providing cover for other SSE co-ordinators
Essential CriteriaThe University of Stirling is committed to providing education with a purpose and carrying out research which has a positive impact on communities across the globe – addressing real issues, providing solutions, and helping to shape society. Stirling is 4th in Scotland and 43rd in the UK for research impact, with 87% of its research having an outstanding or very considerable impact on society – and more than 80% rated either world leading or internationally excellent (Research Excellence Framework 2021).
The University of Stirling is ranked among the top 30 UK universities for student satisfaction (National Student Survey) and top 30 in the UK for postgraduate student experience (Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey), and has an overall five-star rating in the QS Stars University Ratings.
More than 17,000 students study with the University of Stirling globally, with over 140 nationalities represented on its scenic central Scotland campus alone. The University – also home to 1,700 staff – is ranked first in the UK and top three in the world for its campus environment (International Student Barometer 2022, wave two). Ranked first in the UK and top five in the world for its sports facilities (International Student Barometer 2022, wave two), Stirling is Scotland's University for Sporting Excellence. Its world-class facilities provide the perfect training environment for the University's sports scholars – many of whom compete at the highest level, including at the Olympics and Commonwealth Games – and for students, staff, and the wider community.
The University has twice been recognised with a Queen's Anniversary Prize – the first for its Institute for Social Marketing and Health (2014) and the second for its Institute of Aquaculture (2019).
The University is a signatory to the £214 million Stirling and Clackmannanshire City Region Deal and a central partner of the Forth Valley University College Health Partnership. www. stir.ac.uk @stiruni
Job number
SERV01876Contract Type
Open EndedPosting End Date
07-Apr-2024Location:
Stirling CampusGrade
Grade5 £25,138-£27,979 p.a.Faculty/Service
Student Academic and Corporate Services Post DetailsFull time Open ended
The closing date for applications is midnight on Sunday 07 April 2024. Interviews are expected to take place on Monday 22 April 2024.
There is an expectation that work will be undertaken in the UK.
This role is not eligible for sponsorship. Applicants require to have existing right to work in the UK.
The University of Stirling recognises that a diverse workforce benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers and welcome applications from those who would contribute to further diversification of our staff and ensure that equality, diversity and inclusion is woven into the substance of the role. We strongly encourage applications from people from diverse backgrounds including gender, identity, race, age, class, and ethnicity.
The PostWorking as a member of the Careers team within Student Skills and Employability (SSE), to support the service aims of providing high quality careers education, information, advice and guidance to students, graduates and postgraduates.
The postholder will provide a range of support tasks including responding and directing enquiries from students, graduates and staff; coordinating communications and events; supporting administrative processes and services and maintaining information systems, whilst ensuring that a high-quality service is always provided.
This role is based in the Careers Service. There will be travel for training, business engagement and other projects and activities deemed appropriate by the Head of Careers and Student Skills and Employability necessary for the role.
Description of Duties1. Administrative support (to include monitoring mailboxes, dealing with student enquiries, preparing resources, uploading evaluations, admin tasks such as room bookings, etc) for student-facing careers activities and initiatives, including:
2. Assist Information Manager, relating to:
3. Using a range of communication channels and making recommendations for appropriate and effective use to promote Careers to students, graduates and staff across the university in print and digital media, and in person. Create high-quality and engaging content for student and recent graduate communications channels including emails, social media, newsletters, and printed content
4. Supporting and implementing a coherent communications schedule, content and campaigns that supports Careers operations to students
5. Managing Careers' social media channels, overseeing contributions from our Career Crew of student interns and acting as Career Crew Team Leader
6. Support the co-ordination and sharing of employability data to support service objectives, including reporting on impact of communications and engagement
7. Work with other SSE colleagues as part of a Communications Working Group to ensure consistency, efficiency, and effectiveness across service to all audiences
8. Liaise with relevant departments and colleagues across the university as required (e.g. Faculties, Communications and Marketing and Alumni) to support the promotion of Careers Service and SSE activities internally and externally
As part of SSE admin team:
1. Provide second-line response to enquiries to SSE from students, staff and external organisations
2. Manage and monitor enquiries via UniDesk, email, TARGETconnect questions, social media, responding and redirecting queries as appropriate
3. Oversee TARGETconnect, and manage queries – e.g. registering new users, supporting staff users, trouble-shooting
4. General office administration, including finance, purchasing, payroll, HR issues, such as annual leave, booking meetings and travel, minute-taking, etc
5. Provide administrative support for the Careers team and as required for SSE, including PA duties for the Head of SSE
6. Represent Careers and SSE at internal and external events to raise the profile and promote opportunities across prospective and current student/graduate/staff audiences
7. Other tasks as and when required, including providing cover for other SSE co-ordinators
Essential CriteriaThe University of Stirling is committed to providing education with a purpose and carrying out research which has a positive impact on communities across the globe – addressing real issues, providing solutions, and helping to shape society. Stirling is 4th in Scotland and 43rd in the UK for research impact, with 87% of its research having an outstanding or very considerable impact on society – and more than 80% rated either world leading or internationally excellent (Research Excellence Framework 2021).
The University of Stirling is ranked among the top 30 UK universities for student satisfaction (National Student Survey) and top 30 in the UK for postgraduate student experience (Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey), and has an overall five-star rating in the QS Stars University Ratings.
More than 17,000 students study with the University of Stirling globally, with over 140 nationalities represented on its scenic central Scotland campus alone. The University – also home to 1,700 staff – is ranked first in the UK and top three in the world for its campus environment (International Student Barometer 2022, wave two). Ranked first in the UK and top five in the world for its sports facilities (International Student Barometer 2022, wave two), Stirling is Scotland's University for Sporting Excellence. Its world-class facilities provide the perfect training environment for the University's sports scholars – many of whom compete at the highest level, including at the Olympics and Commonwealth Games – and for students, staff, and the wider community.
The University has twice been recognised with a Queen's Anniversary Prize – the first for its Institute for Social Marketing and Health (2014) and the second for its Institute of Aquaculture (2019).
The University is a signatory to the £214 million Stirling and Clackmannanshire City Region Deal and a central partner of the Forth Valley University College Health Partnership. www. stir.ac.uk @stiruni