Student Success Tutor

UK Management College is looking for an enthusiastic and confident individual to join our team as the Student Success Tutor.

Our business is growing rapidly, and as such, we are excited to bring on board someone who will form a vital part of the success of our students. As this is a role in which you will be dealing with students face to face, this is an office-based role on our new campus in Derby. No two days will be the same at UKMC, it will be busy and very fast paced.

Your role will be to assist students ensuring they are supported and dealt with fairly, efficiently, and with optimum results.

The Student Success Tutor will mainly focus on student retention and satisfaction by providing excellent first-hand support for their academic needs. This is a student-centered role designed to coordinate the varied needs of students studying in our programs. It may include the delivery of workshops and other teaching-related activities.

The selected candidate will also be responsible for communicating with students on a regular basis with a problem-solving and pre-emptive attitude to provide them with confidence regarding their study journey here  Student Success Tutor will act as an advisor for students and will guide and direct them in the right direction. They will work as a bridge between students, teaching staff and the admissions team.

The position holder will provide the necessary support to students in terms of their academic needs, and questions, and, if required, arrange one-to-one sessions with students to clarify any problems or questions they might have. The position holder will support the students in terms of their submission deadlines, and links, as well as clarify the aspects of mitigating circumstances. If students need additional support, the position holder will speak to the student service / support team as well as the senior academic team for clear guidance on the support required.

The position holder will ensure students receive the support required for their academic development and maintain student retention.

• Provide guidance to students regarding the support available to them when required.
• Engage in the interests and enthusiasm of students, inspiring them to learn.
• Support students in building relationships with other students and members of staff, fostering a sense of belonging to the university community.
• Enable students to take responsibility for, and become partners in, their learning, academic progression, and achievement.
• Develop appropriate methods and resources for teaching and learning support in relation to lectures, tutorials, and seminars, including online classes.
• Monitor student progress, providing support, including advice on study skills, as required.
• Analyse student difficulties, recommending instant support to resolve issues or referring on as appropriate.
• Recognise mitigating circumstances, deferral processes, and other academic regulations to ensure students receive precise support and suggestions based on their situation and needs.
• Provide basic academic support to students, both inside and outside the classroom.
• Help students to find appropriate learning resources.
• Recognise and report usual academic and IT-related matters that might benefit from a preventive resolution.
• Monitor student attendance on a session-by-session basis and take support from the support team to identify any risk that may arise.
• Ensure the students are engaged and continuing their studies by overcoming any barrier.
• Work closely with the student support team to develop a multidimensional support system for the students.
• Work with the academic team to contact all students who have not submitted assessments and work with them on the retention process where needed.
• Be proactive in identifying and escalating areas of risk to the student experience or institutional reputation.
• Actively participate in enrolment and induction processes to develop a strong link with the students from the very first moments of their journey here at UKMC.