Purpose Of Role

The purpose of the extended induction period is to provide students with a longer period to familiarise with study in the UK – especially important as they will complete their degree in one year. The role of the ambassadors is to use their experience of study at Greenwich to help the new students to benefit as fully as possible from the induction and also to help pre-sessional students to adapt more quickly.

Team Specific

• To attend the induction sessions scheduled for the Year 3 direct entry students in the Business School

• For two of the posts, to meet students arriving for pre-sessional studies and to provide a point of contact for these students during the summer

Generic

• To provide support (and translation if necessary) to students attending these sessions 

• To liaise with students and to inform academic staff of any specific induction needs of the new students – especially any that are not sufficiently covered by scheduled activities

• During the induction period, to help familiarise the new students with life in the UK and with the demands of studying a degreeat Greenwich

Managing Self

• To think and act proactively in identifying the support needs for these students

Core Requirements

• Adhere to and promote the University’s Equality and Diversity policies

• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations

• Support and promote the University’s Sustainability policies, including the Carbon Management Plan, and carry out duties in a resource efficient way, recognising the shared responsibility of minimising the university's negative environmental impacts wherever possible