Conservatoire Postgraduate Academic Student Mentor (Music)
- Recruiter
- Birmingham City University
- Location
- West Midlands, Birmingham
- Salary
- Up to £7.83 per hour
- Posted
- 10 May 2018
- Closes
- 31 May 2018
- Ref
- BC1790
- Contact
- Manpower UK
- Sector
- Education
- Job Type
- Temporary
- Hours
- Part-time
Days/Hours: Average of 2-3 hours per week (mainly during term-time)
Duration: September 2018 to July 2019
Location: Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
Selection Date: Week commencing the 11th June 2018
The post holder(s) will offer advice and guidance to international postgraduate 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.
PLEASE NOTE: This post is only open to continuing postgraduate Conservatoire music students.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- To provide subject based information and support to mentees that meet their specific needs for their programme of study at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire.
- To organise and deliver advice and resources to students that help them achieve their educational, professional and/or personal goals.
- To demonstrate an awareness and understanding of the needs of international students coming to study in the UK at postgraduate 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.
Supervision Received
The post holder reports to the International Student Mentor and Director of Postgraduate Studies at Birmingham Conservatoire
Other Requirements (including any special items)
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.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Category and Guidance
Essential
Desirable
How Identified*
1.
Physical
Professional approach to the working environment
a, c
2.
Qualifications
Undertaking postgraduate study (music) at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
a
3.
Experience
Demonstrable experience of full engagement in a Birmingham Conservatoire education
Some previous mentoring / teaching experience
a, c
4
Knowledge
Excellent standard of academic English
Excellent essay-writing and verbal presentation techniques
Excellent awareness of academic conventions
Good understanding of the breadth and distinct nature of what Roral Birmingham Conservatoire offers students
a, b, c
5
Practical and Intellectual Skills
Good IT skills including use of Word and Excel
Ability to be organised, flexible and to deploy effective time management skills
Ability to use own initiative and problem solving skill
Ability to remain calm and professional when under pressure
Ability to complete tasks with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
a, b, c
6.
Personal Characteristics
Excellent and effective communication skills
Works effectively in a team and independently
a, c
* How tested:
You will need to answer the three questions below and add the answers to the bottom of your CV before sending it across for this position;
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?