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Student Lifecycle - grade 5

Example job roles: Student Assistance

Level:Ìý ÌýÌýDeveloping/Skilled

Experiences

Activities and responsibilities likely to be required when working at this level

  • First point of contact for responding to students/applicants as part of their ¹û¶³Ó°Ôº lifecycle
  • Communication largely by phone and email, occasionally face to face
  • Dealing initially with routine enquiries and signposting other relevant services
  • Processing applicant and student data, potentially in large volumes
  • Able to understand, interpret and communicate set guidelines and procedures in order to support applicants/students and when to refer complex problems to managers/ colleagues
  • Carrying out general administrative tasks to support the team as needed
  • Supporting colleagues’ work as part of a team

Personal and professional development

Development options to consider when working towards this level

Learning on the job

  • Gain experience of working with a database tool (e.g. student systems), and with large volumes of data
  • Work as an active part of a team
  • Gain experience of administration including performing of repetitive tasks accurately.

Learning from othersÌýÌý

  • Build your understanding of HE sector
  • Find a way to gain experience of dealing with people/ customers.

Formal learning

  • Gain skills in use and application of basic MS Office packages.

*ÌýYou may wish to explore the listed formal training themes / topics onÌýLinkedIn Learning.

Transferable skills and competencies

¹û¶³Ó°Ôº uses the Universal Competency Framework (UCF) to discuss transferable skills. Find out moreÌýdetails on the framework.

Working with people

  • Understanding others.
  • Adapting to the team.
  • Building team spirit.
  • Recognising and rewarding contributions.
  • Listening.
  • Consulting others.
  • Communicating proactively.
  • Showing tolerance and consideration.
  • Showing empathy.
  • Supporting others.
  • Caring for others.
  • Developing and communicating self-knowledge and insight.

Developing results and setting customer expectations

  • Focusing on customer needs and satisfaction.
  • Setting high standards for quality.
  • Monitoring and maintaining quality.
  • Working systematically.
  • Managing quality processes.
  • Maintaining productivity levels.
  • Driving projects to success.

Following instructions and procedures

  • Following directions.
  • Following procedures.
  • Time keeping and attending.
  • Demonstrating commitment.
  • Showing awareness of safety issues.
  • Complying with legal obligations.

¹û¶³Ó°Ôº Ways of Working

These describe expected behaviours in line with ¹û¶³Ó°Ôº culture and values.Ìý For Ways of Working indicators and steps to development please refer to theÌýWays of Working website.Ìý

“Career Pathway roles are indicative and are not intended to be a description of the role in terms of responsibilty and duties.