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Dear All The following post will be advertised in The Guardian (Tuesday 26th June), jobs.ac.uk, and on the University of Westminsters website on www.wmin.ac.uk/personnel_jobs/usrjobslist.asp DISABILITY ADVISER £28,190 - £32,078 p.a. including LWA 17.5 hours a week (£14,905 - £16,039 pro rata) Fixed-term contract for 1 Year DISABILITY SERVICES The University of Westminster is seeking a 0.5 Disability Adviser to be based at its Harrow Campus. The post is a one year fixed-term contract due to possible restructuring of the Disability Services. The postholder will work as part of the Disability Services team providing specialist advice to students with disabilities and prospective students regarding access to the campus, facilities and individual needs. You will join a team of two Disability Advisers, two Dyslexia Study Skills Tutors, two Administrators and the Disability Services Manager. We also have ten additional Disability Tutors and a designated Disability Officer in each of four libraries. You will need excellent verbal and written communication skills and be able to work with people from a wide variety of backgrounds, experiences and expectations, demonstrating a commitment to equality of opportunity. You will be qualified at degree level with a post-graduate qualification in Disabilities and at least two years experience of advising students with disabilities in a Higher Education setting. You will also have an understanding of a range of disabilities, with up-to-date knowledge of the Disability Discrimination Act and its implications for students in Higher Education. In return we offer excellent staff development opportunities, 26.5 days' annual leave (pro-rata) in addition to the Christmas closure, a final salary pension scheme, interest-free season ticket loan and subsidised fitness facilities. Closing date: 10th July 2007. Interviews: 4th September 2007. Candidates should apply via our website at www.wmin.ac.uk/personnel_jobs/usrjobslist.asp under the reference 50014213 which includes full job description and an online application form. Please note that CV’s in isolation will not be accepted.