Academic Achievement Mentor (Statistics and Data Analysis)

Reference
1107177

Branch
Liverpool John Moores University

Start date
09/02/2026

Duration
6 Months

Hours and days
around 7 hours per week

Dress code
Smart Casual

Rate of pay
£14.63

Holiday rate
£1.77

Role

Duties and responsibilities

• Deliver activities as part of the Academic Success team to advance learning development and target interventions at key points in the student lifecycle to improve student engagement and attainment.

• Collaborate with Academic Success 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 Success 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 Success 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 Success Team or wider university support.  

• Collect appropriate quantitative and qualitative data as agreed by the Academic Success Manager.

• Participate in activities related to learning development provision outside normal office hours as required.

• 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

• 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

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