Leeds International Summer School (LISS) Social Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Grade 2 (£19,898 - £20,333 p.a. depending on experience)
Available to University of Leeds students and University of Leeds graduates only
Do you want to help new students feel welcome at the University? Would you like to be part of a team delivering high quality support and activities for new students from all over the world?
Leeds International Summer School (LISS) is a four week programme that provides a taste of British University life and culture to international students from a wide variety of educational and cultural backgrounds. The programme includes academic study, module-related field trips, day trips to places of historical and cultural interest and regular social activities.
As a Social Assistant, your role will involve orienting students to their new environment, helping them to settle in and feel welcome, offering help and guidance where appropriate, providing a point of contact outside of class time, facilitating their social interaction, maintaining a friendly and responsible presence throughout the Summer School, and acting as an ambassador to the University of Leeds.
You will be expected to maintain close contact with other staff (both academic and non-academic), work as a team to organise and deliver two to three social activities a week, and participate in module-related field trips and cultural excursions. You will also be required to carry out some administrative tasks before and/or during the Summer School.
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To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:
Madeleine Falson, Global Opportunities Assistant Manager
Email: summer@leeds.ac.uk
Location: Leeds - Main Campus
Faculty/Service: Student Education Service
School/Institute: Global Opportunities
Category: Administrative and Clerical Support
Grade: Grade 2
Salary: £19,898 to £20,333 p.a. pro rata
Working Time: 20 - 40 hours per week
Post Type: Hourly/Variable
Contract Type: Fixed Term (Fixed term from 27 June 2023 until 29 July 2023)
Release Date: Thursday 09 March 2023
Closing Date: Monday 27 March 2023
Reference: SESGO1008
Further details:
- Candidate Brief
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
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Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £19,898 - £20,333 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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