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Job Title: Firsr Campus Coordinator
Based at: University of Wales Newport
Your Role
As one of two coordinators at Newport my role involves the design and delivery of programmes that raise the aspirations of young people and their parents for studying in higher education. A key part of the role involves aligning programmes with new and existing progression pathways, and mapping provision to Welsh Government targets and agendas.
Example of a typical event/ typical day at work:
There is no typical day, which makes this job so enjoyable! One day I may be running an event where I will meet the schools, coordinate the student ambassadors working on the event, and be involved in the general running of the day. Another day I may be in meetings with academic staff and school teachers to discuss the design of a project, or may meet with University colleagues to discuss strategic direction and institution wide widening access provision.
Key tasks:
To coordinate the events programme
To manage budgets
Line management of schools officers
To contribute to departmental strategic aims and objectives
To represent the First Campus project both internally and externally at meetings, events and conferences.
Favourite part of your job:
When young people get to see some of the amazing, cutting edge and innovative things produced by students and academics at University for the first time!
You
Your Background
Having completed a degree in Sports Studies in 2005 I embarked on a PGCE in Post 16 Education & Training. Upon completion of teaching practice I became a schools officer with the First Campus project and later a coordinator.
I am currently completing a part-time MSc in Applied Public Health at UWIC which reflects my research interests in the motivation and participation of children and young people in a range of areas including education, health and sport, and the social and environmental factors that influence their engagement.
Other interests:
I am interested in anything sport related. I am a former rugby and football player at local and university level, and now like to keep fit by going to the gym, running, cycling, playing tennis, and playing golf. I am also an active member of an amateur investment club!
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