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Senior Disability Advisor - SO 1 Student Services Ref: GCE056SU Temporary fixed term appointment until the 30 April 2010 (maternity leave cover), or the return of the postholder from maternity leave whichever is the earlier date. The University of Bolton is looking for a well-motivated person to lead a small team. The Disability Service is a key element in our integrated student support team. The Senior Disability Advisor is required to provide information, advice and guidance to disabled students and those with Specific Learning Difficulties (such as Dyslexia), supporting them through, when appropriate, the application process for Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA). The post holder will be responsible for a caseload of students as well as managing two Disability Advisors and an Administrative Assistant. In addition to this the Disability Team is a key source of advice for colleagues throughout the University in their support of students. The successful candidate should have a degree level, HND and/or an appropriate professional qualification, or proven relevant experience in a similar role as well as IT skills in support of student records administration. Effective presentation, organisation and administration skills and the ability to interpret relevant codes of practice for everyday use are essential, as is appropriate customer care experience particularly when dealing with people with specific requirements. You should be adaptable, committed to equal opportunities and be able to work independently and appropriately under pressure. The successful candidate will be working in an open-plan office. Interview rooms are available for arranging consultations with students. A full job description and person specification for this post can be viewed on our website: www.bolton.ac.uk by clicking the 'About Us' link and then 'Vacancies'. Salary in the range of £26,223 - £28,077 per annum. Closing date for applications is Thursday 5 February 2009 Please note that this appointment is subject to Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) Enhanced Disclosure. Application forms and further details are available on request by email: [log in to unmask] Alternatively, please telephone our 24 hour answering service on (01204) 903579 (Please leave your home address details, no C.V.'s accepted). When contacting the University of Bolton please remember to quote the position reference number. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK. *********************************** Katie Morris (nee Jennings) Senior Disability Adviser Student Services University of Bolton Deane Road Bolton BL3 5AB Direct tel line: 01204 903086 Appointments: 01204 903733 SMS Text: 07799 657 035 [log in to unmask] Please note that my hours of work are 8.15am - 5pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday *********************************** Disclaimer: This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error, please let us know by replying to the sender, and immediately deleting this email from your system. Please note that in these circumstances, the use, disclosure, distribution or copying of this information is strictly prohibited. We apologise for any inconvenience that may have been caused to you. ***********************************