Details
1090139
De Montfort University (Leicester)
09/12/2024
Other - See Job
110hrs per person
Smart Casual
Pay
£11.91
£1.86
Description
Role
Unitemps, a campus-based recruitment agency owned by De Montfort University, is dedicated to assisting students, graduates, and local professionals in gaining valuable work experience and earning income.
There are several benefits to engaging with Unitemps at DMU:
Networking Opportunities: Through Unitemps, you may have the chance to work with various departments at the university and to engage with Leicestershire businesses. This can help you expand your network and establish connections that may be valuable for your future career.
Professional Development: Many positions available through Unitemps may offer opportunities for professional development and skill enhancement. You can learn new skills and gain valuable knowledge while on the job.
Career Progression: Some temporary positions may lead to permanent employment within the university, giving you a potential pathway for long-term career advancement.
Contribution to the University Community: By working with Unitemps at DMU, you become a part of the university community and can contribute to its success and growth.
THE ROLE
The department of Faculty of Arts, Design & Humanities at De Montfort University are looking to recruit a Student Retention Project Assistant.
Please note that this role is only open to current DMU Students
Expected start date: TBC
Expected end date: 31.03.2025
Expected interview date: 9/12/2024 and 10/12/2024
Rate of pay: £11.91
Holiday Pay: £1.86
This role is a Hybrid role working both from home and De Montfort University.
Duties and responsibilities
- To support the development of publishable outputs for a student retention research project
- To work collaboratively with key stakeholders, including academic and professional services colleagues within DMU and at partner institutions
- To be able to source, evaluate and assimilate a range of information into engaging visuals, documents and resource banks
- To undertake editing of audio files and to develop graphics to support project outputs
- To follow appropriate confidentiality and ethical practices.
- To undertake associated project duties as requested.
Skills and experience
Qualifications and Training
- Currently studying on a course at DMU, Leicester campus and throughout the duration of the role
Previous Work Experience
- Working with others in a professional context
Specific Knowledge / Skills / Abilities required
- Excellent communication skills
- Reliable and punctual
- Ability to work on your own initiative
- Team working skills
- Working knowledge and experience of using MS Office packages (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Ability to work with confidential material
- Ability to work with graphics packages
- Ability to undertake audio editing
- Experience of undertaking secondary research & evaluation of sources
- An understanding of the issues relating to student engagement and student representation
- Ability to present information in an engaging graphical way
- Professional approach to work
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Self-motivated
- Attention to detail
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Good organisational skills
Location
De Montfort University
Additional information
Unitemps is acting as an Employment Business, supplying temporary workers, in relation to this vacancy. Unitemps are based on the 1st floor of the DSU Campus Centre.
Our friendly reception is open Monday to Friday 10am-4pm and the team are contactable on 01162078351 or Unitemps@dmu.ac.uk if you have any queries relating to Unitemps.
Unitemps DMU operates a monthly payroll - Please refer to the candidate information hub for DMU Unitemps in relation to pay dates and further information - HERE
Careers Support for DMU students ONLY
The Careers Hub based in The Hugh Aston Building on Campus is for DMU students from all faculties to receive tailored Career support from trained Careers coaches; it is a useful space to visit should you have any questions regarding Careers! If you are a DMU student and require help creating a CV/Cover Letter, why not make use of the Careers Team Skills Hub, available via MyGateway by clicking HERE
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