Student Experience Assistant

Student Experience Assistant London Academy for Applied Technology (LAAT) (Partner Institution of Plymouth Marjon University) Job Purpose The Student Experience Assistant supports the delivery and enhancement of the student experience at LAAT working under the guidance of the Student Experience Lead.

The role contributes to student engagement initiatives student voice structures committee coordination feedback processes and regulatory preparation (including OFS readiness) ensuring a positive and supportive academic environment aligned with partnership expectations.

Main Duties Responsibilities 1. Student Voice Committee Support Support the coordination and administration of the Student Voice Committee Student Interest Panel and Student Interest Committee. Assist in organising: o Monthly operational meetings o Quarterly strategic review meetings Prepare agendas take minutes and track action points to ensure timely follow up.

Support the recruitment and engagement of Class Representatives (CRs). Maintain effective communication between students academic staff and senior management. Assist in merging weekly student voice updates into institutional reporting meetings.

2. Student Engagement Enhancement Activities Support the planning and delivery of induction orientation and transition activities. Assist in organising student-led clubs societies and engagement initiatives. Encourage student participation in enrichment activities and community building events.

Work collaboratively with academic staff to promote an inclusive and engaging learning environment. 3. Student Support Guidance Provide first-line support to students raising queries or concerns referring complex matters to the Student Experience Lead where appropriate.

Liaise with academic staff and support services to assist in resolving student issues. Support early identification of students requiring additional academic or pastoral assistance. Maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive student matters.

4. Feedback Continuous Improvement Assist in collecting and collating student feedback from: o Student Voice Committees o Module evaluations o Informal student feedback channels Identify emerging themes and escalate key issues to the Student Experience Lead.

Support action planning and communication of outcomes back to students (You Said We Did approach). 5. Partnership Compliance Support Assist in ensuring student experience processes align with partnership standards set by Plymouth Marjon University.

Support documentation and reporting required for quality assurance and Office for Students (OFS) preparation. Contribute to data collection relating to attendance engagement and student satisfaction metrics. 6. Communication Information Management Update student communications through appropriate platforms (e.g.

VLE email notices internal systems). Support clear dissemination of academic regulations institutional policies and event information. Maintain accurate records of meetings activities and student engagement initiatives. Requirements Person Specification Essential Experience in student-facing or administrative role within education.

Strong organisational and time-management skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively within a team and under guidance. Experience in event or meeting coordination. Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information professionally.

Desirable Experience within Higher Education. Understanding of student voice structures and committee processes. Awareness of UK Higher Education regulatory frameworks (e.g. OfS). Experience working within a partnership provision environment. Benefits Nest Pension Plan CPD Training Food and Beverage Discounts Required

Skills

Desirable Previous experience in a student-facing or administrative role. Experience working in a higher education or regulated environment. Required Education: Person Specification Essential Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to coordinate with students teachers and administrative staff effectively. Basic IT skills including familiarity with Microsoft Teams and account setup. Organisational skills for maintaining attendance and records.

Proactive and flexible attitude towards work and schedule adjustments. Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1

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