Head of Academic Administration

Job title:

Head of Academic Administration

Company

University of Warwick

Job description

This is a re-advertisement. Previous candidates for this role need not apply.LocationUniversity of Warwick Campus, CoventryDepartmentWMGPosition TypeFixed Term, Full TimeDuration12 monthsSalary£56,021 – £64,914 per annumAbout the RoleFor informal enquiries, please contact Professor Gill Cooke atThis postholder will ensure that the infrastructure, policy frameworks and processes, and resourcing models that support the WMG Education portfolio are high quality, fit for purpose, and effective. As part of the WMG Education Executive, the role will contribute to the WMG Education Strategy, directly supporting the Pro Dean and Associate Deans, and working alongside the Director of Education Professional Services, Head of Education Operation and Student Services to take a lead on managing its operationalisation and administration, including:

• The Teaching-related academic Workload Model, Notification of Intent process, and course delivery principles.
• Planning and management of Academic Resourcing, both longer term and year on year, including salaried staff, Graduate Teaching Associates, and a range of staff on variable and temporary contracts.
• Providing and enabling a WMG Interface with key University Professional Services for special projects (such as Warwick online).
• Provide academic administration leadership and project management for strategic and one-off education projects which will facilitate improvements in student experience and quality assurance processes.
• Enable a cohesive and consistent approach to ensure integration and alignment of activities across the full-time, part-time and Skills Centre courses.

In order to fulfil the majority of these duties effectively, candidates need skills, knowledge and demonstrable experience in designing, developing and implementing IT based systems to support operations.About YouThis postholder will have significant experience in managing academic administrative processes in education. We are particularly seeking a highly motivated individual who will ensure that the infrastructure, policy frameworks and processes, and resourcing models that support the WMG Education portfolio are high quality, fit for purpose, and effective.Therefore, the postholder will have demonstrable knowledge and experience in quality assurance, policy, regulations, accreditation, workload planning and timetables. The technical ability to create local online systems to support education through data analysis and process improvements is essential.For further information regarding the skills required for this role please see the personal specification section of the attached job description.About the DepartmentWMG is the largest department at the University of Warwick with over 800 staff, world renowned for providing innovative solutions to industry through its research, development and education programmes. Our industry focussed education portfolio includes nearly 3,000 students studying management, technology and applied engineering subjects, at postgraduate and undergraduate level. We have high expectations for our teaching and our courses are regularly ranked top in the UK and amongst the leading courses in their field in the world.At WMG we are committed to supporting staff to achieve their potential. We currently hold the Athena SWAN Silver Award and the University of Warwick holds an Institutional Silver Award: a national initiative that recognizes the advancement of gender equality, representation, progression and success for all in academia.For further information about WMG, please visit our .For further information on the WMG centre High Value Manufacturing Catapult, please see ourFurther information about the Energy Innovation Centre can be foundWe believe there should be no barriers to continuing education, and we strive to ensure that the future workforce has the skills they need to become the UK’s upcoming engineers and inventors.Our unique approach to undergraduate education enables full-time students, Higher Apprentices, and full-time employees to gain an engineering degree.Our teaching staff deliver educational programmes not just at Warwick, but internationally, and the knowledge we can leverage from our research excellence enables our students to reach their highest possible standards.Full details of our range of undergraduate and Degree Apprenticeships can be found .About the UniversityBorn in the 60s with a mindset of boldness, imagination and collaboration, the University of Warwick is a world-leading research-intensive university with the highest academic and research standards. We’re one of the world’s top universities, ranked 67th in the world and 10th in the UK*, with 92% of our research assessed to be ‘world leading or internationally excellent’**.You’ll be joining a diverse, innovative and globally connected community committed to igniting real world progress. Here at Warwick, we offer you opportunities to follow your ambitions as long as you bring the energy and determination to succeed.*QS World University Rankings 2024** Research Excellence Framework 2021To find out more about us visit ourHow to ApplyCLOSING DATE: Sunday 08 September 2024 at 11.55pmTo apply, please click ‘Apply’ below and submit an application form by the closing date. Please plan for any potential delays as you will not be able to submit an application past this deadline (even if you opened the form at, say, 11.30pm).Please attach a CV and cover letter.Your CV should include your most recent employment experience, any other relevant experience, and education history.Your cover letter must detail how you meet each of the essential criteria found in the Job Description document below (desirable criteria too, where possible).Please see for guidance on writing a cover letter. We highly recommend using individual criteria as headers and giving examples below, though you are free to format the letter as you wish.To streamline our hiring processes, we can only accept applications via our official website, warwick-careers.tal.net.Interview Date: TBCStart Date: TBCWhat we OfferWe will provide you with a great range of benefits, which include an attractive pension scheme, 30 days holiday plus Christmas closure, excellent learning and development opportunities, and savings on a wide range of products and services. We offer a generous maternity/paternity/adoption/parental leave policy, and onsite childcare facilities.We recognise the importance of a healthy work/life balance and offer you access to flexible working, for more information click .We are proud to say that we are a .If you are considering relocating to the UK, read our to find out more about what Warwick has to offer and what might be involved in the process.Our Commitment to InclusionWarwick is committed to building an organisation of mutual respect and dignity, promoting a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive working and learning environment. We recognise that everyone is different in a variety of visible and non-visible ways, and that those differences are to be recognised, respected, and valued. Where possible, we go beyond legislation to provide a place where everyone can thrive, supporting all staff to achieve their full potential. We aspire to remove economic, social, and cultural barriers that may otherwise prevent people from succeeding.We therefore welcome and encourage applications from all communities regardless of culture, background, age, disability, sex/gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, religion/belief, or sexual or romantic orientation. To find out more about our social inclusion work at Warwick visit our webpages .The University currently holds a , and a . The University of Warwick is also one of the six founder institutions of the .Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS)The University of Warwick complies with the DBS Code of Practice and undertakes not to discriminate unfairly against anyone who makes a Disclosure relating to a conviction or other information revealed. More information is available on the University’s Vacancy pages and applicants may request a copy of the DBS Code of Practice.Job Description

Expected salary

£56021 – 64914 per year

Location

Coventry

Job date

Sat, 17 Aug 2024 22:49:53 GMT

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