Student Support Unit
Disability Adviser
Permanent, 0.6 fte
Salary range: starting at £30,424 and rising to £36,298 per annum, pro rata. It is normal to appoint at the first point of the salary scale.
As one of the team of Disability Advisers you will be responsible for providing advice and information to applicants and students with a disability.
You will have experience of providing advice to people with a disability and an understanding of disability legislation as it relates to Higher Education. You will advise students on eligibility for the Disabled Students’ Allowance and other funding; liaise with Academic staff to ensure appropriate adjustments are in place to enable disabled students to participate fully on their course and to benefit from the broader student experience.
You will be capable of contributing to the work of the team and of working on your own initiative. You will be an experienced adviser with an in depth understanding of the needs of students with a disability; disability legislation and delivery of an effective service to students.
Closing date for applications: 3 June 2013
Interviews will be held on 12 June 2013
For full details and how to apply see www.sussex.ac.uk/jobs
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