Peer Mentoring Coordinator Recruitment Pack.

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1 Peer Mentoring Coordinator Recruitment Pack

2 Re : Peer Mentoring Coordinator Vacancy Thank you for your interest in the role of Peer Mentoring Coordinator at De Montfort University Students Union. Please find contained in this recruitment pack the following:- Role Summary and Background Job Specification Person Specification Please read the information provided. When applying, please provide quantifiable examples of how you meet the different sections of the Person Specification paying particular attention to the Essential requirements. Please then complete and return the application form provided either via to dsureception@dmu.ac.uk or drop it off at the DSU Reception desk, First Floor, Campus Centre Building, Leicester. Alternatively, please post to:- Lisa Brown People and Organisational Development Manager De Montfort University Students Union Ltd First Floor Campus Centre Building Mill Lane Leicester LE2 7DR Again, thank you for your interest in working for DSU and we look forward to receiving your application. Yours faithfully Lisa Brown People and Organisational Development Manager

3 ROLE SUMMARY AND BACKGROUND Fixed Term Contract to 31 July Under the supervision of the Volunteer & Societies Manager, DSU seeks a Peer Mentoring Coordinator to develop and deliver the peer mentoring programme for First Year Students entering De Montfort University and liaising and collaborating with key colleagues across campus. The post holder will also be required support the admin functions of the department including communicating with all volunteers and maintaining databases of records. You must have experience of working in the voluntary / community sector, delivering information, advice and guidance and have previously worked within an administrative position. Knowledge of the charitable sector and/or Students Unions would be advantageous. Experience of supervising and training volunteers and dealing with budgets / cash handling would also be desirable. Recruitment Schedule Applications close Thursday, 24 July 2014 at 12midday Start date As soon as possible, subject to notice period

4 JOB SPECIFICATION Job title: Department: Peer Mentoring Coordinator Volunteer & Societies Salary: 18,185-21,597 (Fixed term contract to 31 July 2015) Hours of Work: Responsible to: Supervision: Purpose of Post: 37 hours per week Volunteer and Societies Manager Mentors and Mentees Under the supervision of the Volunteer & Societies Manager, to develop and deliver the peer mentoring programme for First Year Students entering De Montfort University and liaising and collaborating with key colleagues across campus. To also support the admin functions of the department including communicating with all volunteers and maintaining databases of records. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES To recruit, induct and place volunteer mentors and mentees into the peer mentoring programme. To monitor mentee s experience of mentoring, including their satisfaction of entry to DMU. To monitor volunteer s experience of mentoring, including their attendance and to deliver regular supervision and support to mentors. Maintain records of the placement of mentors and mentees, training activities, supervision notes and monitoring information. To advise on safe and realistic activities for mentors and mentees. To keep accurate records of student participation and maintain an up to date volunteer database, using appropriate in-house systems. To be responsible for collating and reporting on participation statistics, to conduct feedback surveys, focus groups and other evaluation methods and complete appropriate reports as directed by the Volunteer and Societies Manager. To perform Health & Safety assessments for mentoring activities as required, in accordance with DSU policy. To develop good working relationships with key colleagues across campus to contribute to the development and promotion of the project. To interpret monitoring data and produce and present evaluation reports at appropriate meetings. To contribute to meeting project and departmental targets and objectives.

5 To maintain rigorous Data Protection and confidentiality responsibilities for the department and review regularly in accordance with DSU policy. To oversee administrative systems for health and safety, including activity specific risk assessments and appropriate audit checks. To support the organisation of key events during the year including Freshers, the annual Celebration event and other Membership Services collaborative events as directed by the Volunteer and Societies Manager. If qualified, to act as a minibus driver when required to support participants of volunteering and support the Sports Development Coordinator to ensure all drivers are trained through the recognised procedure. To collaboratively work with all functions within the Membership Services department. Act as a DBS counter signatory for the Students Union. To cover the Volunteering Office in the absence of other personnel. Any other associated or similar duties that may be necessary from time to time as determined by the Volunteer and Societies Manager. This job specification is subject to alteration after consultation with the post holder following any change in circumstances. JULY 2014

6 PERSON SPECIFICATION Job title: Department: Peer Mentoring Coordinator Volunteer & Societies SKILLS/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE Qualifications Experience Good general education including Maths and English at least to GCSE level Experience of working in the university sector General experience of working in an administration role Experience of working within the voluntary / community sector Experience of delivering information, advice and guidance Experience of dealing with key stakeholders Commitment to personal and social development of others Experience of supervising and training volunteers Experience of dealing with budgets, accounts and cash handling Experience of dealing with health and safety Experience of Criminal Records Bureau/ Disclosure and Barring Service processes. Abilities/Skills Clean driving licence, with Minibus entitlement D1 or MIDAS equivalent Excellent IT skills using MS Office Software, including Word & Excel. Excellent communication and organisational skills Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team Friendly, approachable and enthusiastic Flexibility and willingness to work evenings and weekends Personal Reliable Trustworthy Willingness to undertake training and committed to continuing professional development