The following advertisement will appear in next Tuesday's Guardian (29 Oct
2002). Apologies for cross-posting.
THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER
Registrar and Secretary’s Department
Academic Registrar’s Office
DISABILITY ADVISERS
Applications are invited for two posts of Disability Adviser to join a small
team in providing a quality support service to students with disabilities.
These new posts have been established to enhance our provision of support
for students with disabilities. It is expected that the people appointed
will have a proactive practical approach to the provision of advice and
support for individual students. The post-holders will be primarily
concerned with the provision of student support and advice, undertaking
screening tests for students with suspected specific learning difficulties,
undertaking study aids assessments and assisting with the provision of study
skills sessions. Staff will also assist in the development of policies and
procedures, raising staff awareness and the production of publications.
Training will be provided for all aspects of the job, where necessary. The
positions are available with immediate effect.
Applicants should hold a first degree and must have practical experience of
working with students with disabilities and/or specific learning
difficulties in a University or similar education environment. Excellent
interpersonal, communication and organisational skills are essential
together with experience of enabling and information technology and the
ability to work alone or as part of a team.
Two posts are available - salary will be on the scale for Administrative
Staff Grade 1/2 (£17,626 - £26,491 pro rata, pay award pending). It is
envisaged that one full time and one part time post (30 hours per week, term
time only) will be available, each for three years in the first instance.
Informal enquiries may be made to Clare Horrocks, Disability Support
Officer, Tel 0161 275 7019.
Application forms and further particulars can be obtained from the Office of
the Director of Personnel, University of Manchester, Oxford Road,
Manchester, M13 9PL (Tel: 0161 275 2028; fax: 0161 275 2221/2471; email:
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Closing date for receipt of completed applications is 15 November 2002.
Please quote reference number 1003/02
Elaine Shillcock
Head, Disability Support Office
email [log in to unmask]
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