INTO is an organisation working in partnership with leading British Universities and investing in the development of world-class international student centres. It specialises in preparing students for undergraduate and postgraduate study in the UK.  

Role

INTO University of Exeter provides a range of programmes for international students. An important part of this provision is the high level of residential and pastoral support offered during their time with us and we are inviting applications for the position of Resident Mentor to commence mid-November 2018.

Responsibilities include working as part of a team outside of office hours to ensure the welfare and, where required, discipline of approximately 500 international students, some under the age of 18. The role involves fostering a community spirit in the residences, as well as promotion and involvement in the social programme.  This position would suit a graduate or postgraduate.

Requirements

Candidates should be able to demonstrate the following:
– Experience of supporting students from international or similarly varied backgrounds
– Good working knowledge of the University and the city of Exeter
– Supportive nature and willingness to go the extra mile in providing support to others
– Excellent command of spoken English when communicating with both native and non-native speakers of English
– The ability to communicate problems and solutions clearly and effectively in addition to
– Excellent team-working and interpersonal skills.
– To be able to meet the time commitment of this role.  This means that other part time evening and weekend work cannot be undertaken.    Unfortunately Tier 4 visa holders cannot be considered for the role due to term time weekly work limits.

Hours/Salary

The working pattern is between 20 and 40 hours per month worked during alternate weekends and some evenings. This is the equivalent of around 0.3 FTE per annum.  The hourly rate for this role is GBP 8.17.

As this is a residential role, an offset will be deducted from net pay for accommodation.  This is currently at the rate of GBP 194.13 per month and this may be reviewed each tax year in line with the Weekly Accommodation Offset Rate published by the government.

If you feel you have the necessary skills, experience and interest for this post, please copy the link below into your browser and complete the application form. Please send all completed application forms to [email protected] .

 https://intoglobal.com/jobs/uk/into-university-of-exeter/resident-mentor.aspx

Closing Date for completed applications:     12.00 noon Wednesday 14th November 2018