Jobs, fresher vacancy - Student Educational Developer Associate • UK

Company: Uon Bu

UK

DescriptionWe are seeking ten Student Educational Development Associates, two from each Faculty, to work with the Educational Development team on a range of projects related to teaching, learning and curriculum design at the University of Nottingham. We are eager to involve students in the evaluation, development and dissemination of various initiatives at the University including, for instance, how our curricula might develop in the future; how we use AI in learning, teaching and assessment; and the ways we involve students in our decision-making about learning and teaching. This is an exciting opportunity to take part in debate and discussion about future developments and, in doing so, have a hand in shaping future practices at the University of Nottingham. The overall purpose of the role is to contribute to the work of the Educational Development team by taking part in cross-university and team discussions, supporting administrative processes related to those discussions, and undertaking specific tasks within your Faculty such as fact-finding and engaging fellow students.  Start Date: 22nd April 2025End Date: 31st July 2025Working Hours: 5 hours maximum per weekPay Rate: £12.50 per hour plus holiday payLocation: Mix of in person, on campus/some online work by agreement Within this role you will have the opportunity to: Collaborate with staff and students to inform, support and evaluate learning, teaching, assessment and curriculum design practices at the University of Nottingham   Attend cross-University team meetings and participate in discussion(s) by sharing your ideas and perspective  With appropriate support, create minutes and other kinds of record of those cross-University discussion(s)  Review data, project reports and other outputs created by Educational Development project groups  Act as a fact-finder within your Faculty by systematically gathering data, feedback and opinions from students and report key findings to the wider Educational Development team  With appropriate support, co-facilitate student focus groups and consultations   Support the creation and subsequent dissemination of key findings to help promote practice-sharing across the University  Reflect on the discussion and debate that you have participated in and consider its implications for you and your work in this role  Develop skills and knowledge related to teamwork, communication, co-creation, knowledge exchange and pedagogic design practices  Skills and experience required for the role: Essential: Current Faculty of Engineering UG or PGT student at the University of Nottingham Ability to work collaboratively and inclusively in a team with staff and students   Ability to analyse and interpret qualitative and quantitative data   Self-motivated and organised in a way that enables you to work to deadlines   An interest in student learning and curriculum design within and beyond your academic subject   Willing to take responsibility for completing agreed work, keeping in contact with team, and reporting on progress  Good communication skills (oral and written)  Willing to participate in group discussions and share ideas  Commitment to the University values of inclusivity, ambition, openness, fairness and respect, including an understanding of the need to ensure representation of all perspectives including from historically underrepresented groups   Desirable: Experience presenting information effectively in written, verbal and/or visual formats   Experience of working within a committee (e.g. within your school, community, subject area or for student societies)  Proven ability to network, communicate and collaborate with a range of groups   What you can expect to gain during this role: Experience working with committees Develop networking, teamwork and collaboration skills Ability to present information in a range of formats and enhance communication skills Opportunity to design, participate in and contribute to educational research Gain knowledge about curriculum design and teaching and learning practices Act as student leaders within your School, Faculty and University Please see our Sharepoint site for further information on the role. Application Instructions: To apply for this role, please use the CV and Cover Letter templates provided through our SharePoint site. These include role-specific questions which we would like you to complete to the best of your abilities. Further guidance and resources are also provided. These can then be uploaded using the ‘Apply Now’ button below. Application Closing Date: 23.59 on Tuesday, 18th March 2025 Our University is a supportive, inclusive, caring and positive community. We warmly welcome those of different cultures, ethnicities and beliefs – indeed this very diversity is vital to our success, it is fundamental to our values and enriches life on campus. We welcome applications from UK, Europe and from across the globe. Further information: The University of Nottingham will ask you whether you have any unspent criminal convictions as part of our pre-assignment checks. If the position you are applying for is ‘exempt’ from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 you will be asked to confirm both spent and unspent convictions at the point of offer. Examples of such posts include clinical, medical and allied health roles, roles involving childcare services. A DBS check may also be required. The University will only use information relating to criminal convictions where the law allows us to do so in line with our Data Protection Policy. Personal data relating to criminal convictions will be retained confidentially and securely and access to that data will be strictly controlled. More information relating to the manner in which we process your personal data is located within our privacy notice for staff, job applicants and others working at the University. Information about your rights relating to the use of your personal data can be found within our website privacy notice. What Next: To apply for this vacancy please click ‘Apply Now’ and complete your details and upload your C.V and cover letter using the templates provided through our SharePoint site Please contact JobZone@nottingham.ac.uk for further information. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.