Campus assistant (General)

Information on becoming a campus assistant

If you are interested in helping as a campus assistant please see the details to below.

At a glance

Role: Campus assistant (general)

Location: Ulster University: Student Support

Pay: £10 per hour

Purpose of role: To assist students with disabilities in campus orientation and accessing facilities.

To assist the student in accessing campus facilities as required (Duties may include: Opening doors, carrying bags, assistance in canteen facilities and orientation around the University campus)
Ensure that electronic timesheets are completed on a regular basis and by key dates as advised by the Register of Support Providers.
Maintain confidential records, including an electronic record of all contact with students and take into consideration the safeguarding of these, whilst adhering to the requirements of Data Protection legislation in Northern Ireland.
Comply with the University’s equal opportunities policy and promote equal opportunity in all aspects of the role.
Comply with the University’s health and safety policies whilst on campus.
Maintain an up to date knowledge of relevant legislative developments and best practice within the post-16 education sector in relation to support for disabled students.
Maintain professional competence, status and memberships of professional bodies, if applicable.

Educational and professional qualifications	Essential	Educated to A-level standard or equivalent.	Application and qualification documentation
Previous experience/ training	Essential	Experience providing physical assistance to people with disabilities.	Application and interview
Previous experience/ training	Desirable	Experience in supporting students in the university/higher education environment.	Application and interview
Job-related achievements	Essential	Good orientation skills.	Application and Interview
Job-related achievements	Desirable	Awareness of health and safety issues.	Application and Interview
Inter-personal skills	Essential	Excellent written communication skills and ability to communicate with students on a one to one basis using exceptional interpersonal skills. An understanding of the responsibilities associated with maintaining confidentiality and an awareness of the requirements under data protection legislation.	Application and Interview Application and Interview
Other factors	Desirable	Flexibility over working hours.	Application form
	Essential	All successful candidates will be expected to complete an Access NI (Enhanced disclosure) check.