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School of Engineering Project Assistant

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1120891


University of Warwick


01/12/2026


6 Months


Varied hours and days based on the student availability.


Not Applicable

Pay


£13.75


£1.66

Description

Role

These roles are only open to current Warwick students (UG, DA or PG) enrolled within the School of Engineering.

Full details are listed here: here. 

The School of Engineering is recruiting 3 students on a flexible basis to support student experience projects. These roles will focus on three main areas and bring key ideas to life. Working with the Director of Student Experience and colleagues, you’ll use your lived experiences and those of peers to co-create solutions.

You may indicate a preference for one of the following projects:

Student Project Assistant – Community & Culture Project Assistant x 1

This project gives you the chance to promote diversity, inclusion, and representation within the department. You’ll help create posters and digital content showcasing inspiring journeys from people with different backgrounds, organise industry mentoring events, and support activities like Coffee Roulette that bring students and staff together. If you're passionate about equality and helping everyone feel they belong, this is a great opportunity to get involved.

Student Project Assistant – Feedback & Assessment Project x 2

Join our Assessment and Feedback Project to shape how students experience marking and feedback. You’ll explore best practices in assessment (exams vs coursework, peer marking, reflective feedback), help implement ideas from focus groups and data, and contribute to discussions on policy vs best practice. Your insights will support improvements linked to module surveys and SSLC feedback.A great chance to influence feedback processes and develop collaboration skills!

Details:
  • Ad hoc roles for approx. 10 hours/month, December 2026 –July 2027
  • Work continues outside term time; remote working possible
  • Initial and ongoing training provided
  • feedback quality.
  • Policy Review: Compare current policies with best practice; recommend enhancements.
  • Link Outcomes: Align findings with module surveys and SSLC reports.
  • Summarise: Prepare short recommendations for staff based on project results.

Duties and responsibilities

Each role will lead on different project elements. Brief outlines are below:

Student Project Assistant – Community & Culture Project

  • Research & Storytelling: Collect authentic stories of diverse role models from staff, students, and industry.
  • Content Creation: Design inclusive posters, digital content, and case studies for departmental and online platforms.
  • Event Coordination: Plan mentorship pods with diverse industry speakers; manage logistics and engagement.
  • Promotion: Increase visibility through departmental spaces.
  • Impact & Reporting: Track engagement, collect feedback, and produce an impact report.
  • Project Management: Oversee timelines, budget, and ensure accessibility and inclusivity.

 

Student Project Assistant – Feedback & Assessment Project

  • Set Expectations: Communicate clear project activities to participants.
  • Peer-Marking Exercises: Facilitate mock marking sessions with lecturers to explore feedback approaches.
  • Analyse Practices: Evaluate feedback quality and consistency.
  • Reflective Questions: Develop prompts to guide constructive feedback.
  • Compare Methods: Assess impact of exams vs coursework on student experience.
  • Identify Interventions: Suggest improvements for feedback quality.
  • Policy Review: Compare current policies with best practice; recommend enhancements.
  • Link Outcomes: Align findings with module surveys and SSLC reports.
  • Summarise: Prepare short recommendations for staff based on project results.

Skills and experience

  • Proactive approach to tasks
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Ability to communicate ideas and suggest improvements to processes
  • Ability to disseminate information to peers
  • Interested in values, education and creating a positive experience for students within the University
  • Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Experience of managing a diverse workload and balancing different project to meet deadlines.
  • Lived experience of matters relating to these projects is also desirable.

We actively wish to recruit students from a variety of backgrounds and particularly those from underrepresented groups.

Location
University of Warwick campus and remote working.

Additional information
Advert: Closes Midnight 27th October 

Duration: July 2027 
Start date: December 
 
Please note, if you apply for this role your contact details will be shared directly with the hiring manager 
 
Your CV and Cover Letter is your chance to explain why you are interested in the role and why you feel like you will be suitable fit. Relying too heavily on services such as Chat GPT when writing your cv and cover letters could reduce your chances of being shortlisted. 

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