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Residence Life Assistant (5 positions)

Listed by Strathclyde Accommodation Services

Applying

Application deadline: Tue 04 Aug 2026 23:59
Apply here: https://strathvacancies.engageats.co.uk/Vacancies/I/4204/0/472337/15019/residence-life-assistant-836675

Salary

£24,685.00 - £25,804.00 Pro rata per annum

Interview

Tue 11 Aug 2026

Job Duration

11 months Fixed Term (until 18 June 2027)

Details



You will work as part of a team to provide wellbeing support to over 1500 students living in the halls of residence. You will deliver a friendly and supportive service promoting a positive living experience. Reporting to the Residence Life Co-ordinators, the successful candidate will provide support and advice to students living in university accommodation and host social events that foster a sense of community and contribute to an outstanding Strathclyde student experience.

Evenings where no planned events are being hosted you will work with the night porter team in the student village reception providing a front facing welcoming inclusive environment for all residents.

You will have experience working with a team delivering an excellent customer experience in a similar setting.?The student?experience?is at the heart of everything we do,?and we strive to continuously improve our service.?
Candidates should demonstrate a good?understanding of the?diverse?needs of?students and customers?within an academic environment with the ability to offer guidance and escalate complex welfare cases.

You will be?highly organised with good knowledge of MS Office including Word and Excel and a strong knowledge of social media platforms. You will support in the development of a refreshed Res-life programme of events designed to enhance the living experience and promote student wellbeing. You will co-ordinate a peer support programme within the residences to help assist students with issues they may encounter whilst living in their accommodation, liaising with and signposting to the relevant support services.

Interviews are scheduled to take place on 11 August 2026.

For informal enquiries, please contact Jacob Kinnear, Residence Life Manager at Jacob.Kinnear@strath.ac.uk

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