Details
1090710
Liverpool John Moores University
27/01/2025
Other - See Job
10 hours per week will need to be flexible
Not Applicable
Pay
£14.27
£1.72
Description
Role
Academic Achievement Mentor (Statistics and Data Analysis)Mentors work as part of a team to deliver effective learning development support for students at all levels and across the full range of subject disciplines. The post-holder will be expected to provide effective advice on statistical analysis and support the use of statistical software to manage and analyse data. They will work with students in a variety of settings and formats, and will share experience of successful study strategies with small groups of students and on a one-to one basis. They will work with Academic Achievement Tutors to deliver activities and to enhance students’ use of university systems and learning tools and understanding of university assessment practices.
Duties and responsibilities
• Deliver activities as part of the Academic Achievement team to advance learning development and target interventions at key points in the student lifecycle to improve student engagement and attainment.
• Collaborate with Academic Achievement Tutors and other relevant staff teams on development of practices that enhance students’ use of statistical software and data analysis practices.
• Assist with the delivery of teaching and one-to-one support by providing clear information and guidance to students in line with material set by the Academic Achievement Tutors.• Contribute to the delivery of face-to-face and online learning development sessions in a variety of forms (drop-ins, themed learning events, tutorials etc.).
• Provide effective individual and small group learning support for students to supplement the Academic Achievement teaching and one-to-one support programme.
• Facilitate discussions with students to help make sense of their learning within the context of data management and statistical analysis.
• Provide proactive support to students to help them overcome any problems they encounter in applying knowledge or practice, encouraging students to reflect critically and find solutions.
• Assist with the development of learning and teaching materials in a range of formats, paying particular attention to opportunities for technology enhanced learning.
• Assist with the organisation of events related to learning development provision.
• Respond to student enquiries via email and Canvas, and direct students to appropriate learning resources where appropriate.
• Refer students with more complex problems to members of the Academic Achievement Team or wider university support.
• Collect appropriate quantitative and qualitative data as agreed by the Academic Achievement Manager.
• Participate in activities related to learning development provision outside normal office hours as required.
• Any other duties commensurate with the grade as deemed necessary by the Director, University Library.
• A commitment to LJMU’s values and regulations and Equality and Diversity Policy.
• Commitment to adhere to and promote the ethos of Respect Always as set out in the Respect Always Charter.
• Liverpool John Moores University recognises and is aware of its Social, Economic and Environmental responsibilities; the post holder is required to minimise environmental impact in the performance of the role and actively contribute to the delivery of LJMU’s Environment and Sustainability Policy.
• The post-holder’s mandatory Health and Safety responsibilities, which have been agreed by the University’s Strategic Management Team, are contained in Section 2 of the University’s Safety Management Code of Practice MCP1 Organisation for the Implementation of the Health and Safety Policy.
• For some of your activity, from time to time, you may be required to contribute to externally funded projects such as research or EU projects.
Skills and experience
Essential Factors
- Educated to degree level (or equivalent in professional-level training and experience) in a relevant subject. - Currently registered as a postgraduate student registered at Liverpool John Moores University.- Able to demonstrate commitment to continuous personal and professional development in relevant areas and to the application of that learning.- Knowledge of conventions and practice relating to statistical software (e.g. SPSS or R) and data analysis.- Experience of supporting or facilitating learning and academic skills development relating to statistical software and data analysis within a higher education environment or similar.- Experience of delivering student support or training using technologies such as a virtual learning environment.- Knowledge of HE teaching and learning methods and of current best practice in learning or skills development in HE.- Knowledge of effective study strategies aligned to university-level study. - Excellent IT skills and knowledge of Technology Enhanced Learning.- Ability to utilise and demonstrate teaching materials in a range of formats and contexts. - Ability to work well individually and as part of a team and maintain productive working relationships. - Ability to recognise students experiencing elevated levels of stress and refer appropriately.
- A good understanding of the challenges and barriers to learning, that can impact students’ attainment and progression. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. - Excellent time-management skills, with an ability to multi-task, prioritise and work under pressure.- A flexible approach, willing and able to work evenings and weekends as required.- Commitment to the provision of high-quality services. - Willing to undertake regular relevant training as required.
Desirable Factors
- Postgraduate-level teaching qualification and/or fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (HEA).- Recognised Advice and Guidance qualification (e.g. NVQ) Certificate- Experience of working with students from groups currently under-represented in Higher Education.- Experience of supporting and working with students at university level, either in one-to-one or group contexts.
Location
Liverpool
Benefits
Closing Date Midnight 5th January 2025
Additional information
13/14th January 2025 Proposed Interview Date