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Course Residential And UG Assistant
Job Description
IMPORTANT - TO APPLY FOR THESE ROLES,PLEASE USE THIS LINK:
Application form DO NOT USE THE KTB APPLY BUTTON.
IMPORTANT: Please review the job description before applying for this position:
https://www.kcl.ac.uk/summer/assets/summer-school-2025-assistants-roles-jds.pdf
Please note, the hours per week stated on the King's Talent Bank advert are for administrative purposes only. The hours are stated on the job description PDF, and are dependent on the role selected.
King's Summer Programmes are recruiting for a number of roles to support the delivery of the 2025 on campus summer school programmes. The Pre-University Summer School offers a wide variety of courses in different disciplines to international students aged 16 and 17. The Undergraduate Summer School offers courses for students who are 18+. To provide excellent student experience and ensure the wellbeing of students, Summer Programmes is seeking Course Assistants, Residential Assistants and Undergraduate Summer School Assistants from within the King's student community. Full-time and part-time roles available as well as the opportunity for overtime.
Candidates can apply for multiple roles within the same application form.
About the Positions:
ROLE 1
COURSE ASSISTANT
Please apply here.
Each Course Assistant supervises and supports a group of pre-university students during academic classes, workshops, talks, excursions and any daytime activities that may be to do with the programme. The role accompanies students to class and assists academic tutors with the delivery of course-related activities (AV set-up, split students into break-out groups, finding assignment in KEATS). The postholder provides subject support to students in academic classes and study sessions.
ROLE 2
RESIDENTIAL ASSISTANT
Please apply here.
Each assistant will be assigned a group of pre-university students to support during evening, weekend and nighttime activities on campus, off-site and in residences. The successful candidate will maintain regular contact with the allocated group of students and ensure all students are accounted for by set timeframes (for example, evening curfew and lights out).
ROLE 3
UNDERGRADUATE SUMMER SCHOOL ASSISTANT
Please apply here.
The Undergraduate Summer School Assistant will supervise and support the undergraduate students throughout their extracurricular activities, including talks, excursions, and both daytime and evening activities related to the programme. Additionally, the assistants will be responsible for supporting students during evening and weekend activities, both on and off campus, ensuring student safety, maintaining regular contact, and ensuring all students are accounted for within designated timeframes. Please note, this is not a full-time position, and your hours will vary each day. There may be opportunities for overtime. Due to the nature of this programme, this role would suit an applicant with a flexible schedule.
Additional Information:
Location: Strand, Waterloo and Guys campus
Working hours:
-Course Assistants (full-time): 9am - 5.30pm (Mon - Fri)
-Undergraduate Summer School Assistants (part-time): Depending on timetable, between 3pm-10pm (Mon - Sun). You may also be required in the morning for some shifts.
-Residential Assistants: 7am - 9am (for wake up and breakfast duty) and 5:30pm ? 2:30am (Mon - Sun)
We will aim to give Residential Assistants full-time hours where possible, but this may not be guaranteed. Please note that hours may vary week on week depending on student numbers. Rotas will be scheduled on an 8-hourly shift basis within the working hours mentioned.
Please note that successful candidates must have an active registration with King's Talent Bank. KTB is
the platform via which the role will be offered as an assignment for a candidate to accept.
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King?s Climate & Sustainability (KCS) is a University-wide transformation programme to step up our response to the challenges posed by the climate emergency and global sustainability, and to accelerate and connect research, education and action across King?s.
As Social Media & Content Assistant, you will have a flair for creating social media content and an excitement to engage with students about climate and sustainability in a fun, engaging and creative way. You will write, create and edit posts and reels relating to the work of King?s Climate & Sustainability and sustainability across the wider King?s community, including (but not limited to) research, education, projects, events, funding, opportunities, news and more. You will also support across some of our other digital channels, including the monthly newsletter and Ripple Effects blog.
The ideal candidate will be well versed in current trends on social media and have creative ideas for viral-style content and engaging, informative captions. They will also be comfortable adapting tone and style to suit different platforms, engaging with students and staff, and presenting in front of the camera where necessary.
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- Excellent standard of English and communication skills (written and oral).
- Experience of writing and creating content for social media (e.g. Instagram, LinkedIn, X, TikTok), including videos, with a keen eye for current trends.
- Strong design skills (e.g. Canva).
- Owner of a smartphone (we do not have one to supply).
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- Ability to demonstrate a commitment to equality and diversity through inclusive and accessible communications.
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- Ability to plan ahead; able to develop content for projects and communication goals ahead of schedule.
- Willingness to speak to camera
Please demonstrate that you meet these criteria in your application, with examples.
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