Conservatoire Undergraduate International Student Mentor

Salary: £7.50 per hour
Days/Hours: Average of 2-3 hours per week (mainly during term-time)
Duration: September 2017 to July 2018
Location: Birmingham Conservatoire
Closing Date: 31st May 2017 (midnight)
Selection Date: Week Commencing 12th June 2017


Job Description

Purpose of the Post

The post holder(s) will offer advice and guidance to international undergraduate students studying at the Conservatoire to support their progression, retention and achievement at the University. This may include academic and pastoral support and may require an awareness of and liaison with additional student support services available across the University.

Applying for the role

Please submit a copy of your CV and answer the following three questions as part of your application:
1. What interests you in this student mentor role?
2. What previous experience and personal qualities do you have to equip you to do the job well?
3. What course are you currently completing and what year are you in?

PLEASE NOTE: this post is only open to continuing international undergraduate Conservatoire students.


Main Duties and Responsibilities

To provide advice, support and resources to international undergraduate students at Birmingham Conservatoire to help them achieve their educational, professional and/or personal goals. This support and guidance may be made available through individual and group based mentoring sessions.

To demonstrate an awareness and understanding of the needs of international students coming to study in the UK at undergraduate level.

To liaise and negotiate with the academic or departmental teams to ensure that appropriate advice is provided to mentees.

To understand the role of the student mentor and to make referrals to other departments should that need arise.

To maintain records of student engagement and mentor activities to demonstrate impact of the role.

To undertake any other duties, commensurate with the nature and grading of the post, that may be required.


Supervisory Responsibility
None

Supervision Received
The post holder reports to the International Student Mentor and Director of Undergraduate Studies at Birmingham Conservatoire

Key Contacts

Students, academic and administrative staff of the University.

Other Requirements

The actual responsibilities and duties undertaken by the post holder will be defined in the context of the location and working pattern of the post holder by the line manager.

Some flexibility with regards to hours worked will occasionally be required to meet the needs of the University with advance planning and notice.

The above duties may be altered to suit the future needs of the service. Staff are liable to serve at any of the University's places of employment as may be required.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Physical
Professional approach to the working environment

Qualifications
Undertaking undergraduate study at Birmingham Conservatoire, ideally about to go into 3rd or 4th year of study
Able to speak another language other than English

Experience
Demonstrable experience of full engagement in a Birmingham Conservatoire education

Knowledge
Good standard of academic English and essay/presentation writing techniques
Secure awareness of academic conventions
Practical and Intellectual Skills
Good IT skills including use of Word and Excel
Organised, flexible and applies effective time management
Ability to use own initiative and problem solve
Ability to remain calm and professional when under pressure
Ability to complete tasks with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail

Personal Characteristics
Excellent and effective communication skills
Works effectively in a team and independently