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1095595
University of Northampton
07/05/2025
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Casual
Pay
£12.60
£1.83
Description
Role
We are looking for current UON students to provide mentoring and support to other students to develop their academic success.
Mentors will work with individuals on the motivation mentoring scheme as part of the access and participation plan funding. The mentors will work with students across the institution implementing appropriate mentoring strategies for individual students. They will keep appropriate records of interventions and use their experience to inform research and practice into student engagement and the overall student academic experience. The initial project will focus on incoming students invited to the Motivation Mentor scheme.
Duties and responsibilities
• Mentor individuals, and occasional groups.
• Become familiar with the range of support mechanisms available to students, and signpost students to these as appropriate.
• Record their contact with student(s) and any interventions they provide.
• Undertake appropriate training and development for the role to ensure consistent and well-informed practice.
• Complete an evaluation of the mentoring scheme to support the longevity of the programme.
Skills and experience
Undertaking a University of Northampton undergraduate degree programme and/or studied at the institution for a year or more.
Examples of successfully demonstrating study skills required for university study.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
Demonstrable accurate record keeping.
Engage with students and understand barriers experienced from disadvantaged and or diverse backgrounds.
Demonstrate ability to organise your time effectively.
A flexible approach to the working environment and working hours
Location
Waterside Campus
Additional information
This closing date for applications will be the 30th of April.
Interviews for this role will take place on the 7th of May and then successful students will then need to be available for training on the 8th and 9th May.
Mentoring will start at the beginning of the next academic year so please only apply if you will be a full or part time student in 25/26.
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