University of Reading -Student and Academic Services
Start date: as soon as possible
Closing date: 26 April 2013
Interview date: 10 May 2013
Reference number: PM13022
Post type: Full time, permanent
Grade: 7 Payscale: £37,382-£45,941 per annum
The University of Reading is seeking to appoint a Team Leader for the University’s Student Financial Support team with responsibility for:
- providing advice and direction as appropriate to the University in the area of Student Financial Support;
- managing the provision of (and providing, as appropriate) advice to students in the area of Student Financial Support;
- managing interaction with the Student Loan Company, HEFCE and other external bodies;
- ensuring the accuracy and updating of student accounts with respect to tuition fees;
- ensuring the efficient administration and allocation of all Hardship Funds provided by the HEFCE, the University, and the Student Loans Company;
- ensuring the efficient administration of Studentships, Bursaries and Prizes allocated from central University funds and from external funds.
You will have:
- Awareness of current policy and climate in HE in relation to student funding
- Awareness of current systems for student financial support
- A track record of effectively managing a customer-facing team
- Experience of advisory work as well as writing and delivering talks and presentations to diverse groups
- The ability to remain calm, prioritise, make decisions and provide leadership under pressure
Informal contact details
Contact role: Director of Student Learning and Teaching Services
Contact name: Jennifer Ghandhi
Contact phone: +44 (0)118 378 4255
Contact email: j.ghandhi@reading.ac.uk
Alternative informal contact details
Contact role: Student Financial Support Acting Team Leader
Contact name: Charlotte Coleman
Contact phone: +44 (0)118 378 8270
Contact email: c.coleman@reading.ac.uk
To formally apply please visit www.reading.ac.uk/jobs or contact Human Resources, University of Reading, Whiteknights, PO Box 217, Reading RG6 6AH. Telephone +44(0)118 378 6771 (voicemail)
Please quote the relevant reference number.
We value a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
