Assistant Faculty Registrar

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Description:

This is an exciting chance to be part of a progressive Faculty, where you can really make a difference. First choice for health, the University of Plymouth’s Faculty of Health helps address today’s most challenging healthcare and psychological issues, through research-informed teaching and active, real-world learning. An opportunity is available for a driven and resilient individual to join the professional services department of the Faculty. Our Faculty is going through a significant period of both change (following a Faculty merger) and expansion. This is an ideal time to take on a leadership and management role to help support the academic administration within the Faculty. We are looking to recruit an experienced administrator to join our team working in particular with the Medical, Dental Schools and the Faculty Assessment team. You will liaise with key University Departments such as the Academic Registry in addition to a number of External Stakeholders to support the efficient operation of the student experience. This is a demanding role and you will work closely with the Faculty Registrar, the small team of Assistant Faculty Registrars, the Faculty Compliance Team and the Faculty Quality Team. You will be responsible for leading and managing a team of Senior Programme Administrators within the Faculty. You will be responsible for working with the Faculty Registrar in advising academic staff on regulations, reviewing processes with teams in relation to key academic administrative processes such as enrolment, academic offences, extenuating circumstances, complaints and appeals. You will manage the Assessment Team who are responsible for delivering on line assessments and therefore an interest in technical systems is advantageous. In addition you will have responsibility to deputising for the Faculty Registrar and leading on specific projects on their behalf. You will need to be able to multi task, manage a complex, high volume workload and have the ability to manage and prioritise this at peak times. You will need to be resilient, adaptable and inspired and motivated by change. Experience of leading, inspiring and motivating a team, proven communication, interpersonal and influencing skills coupled with excellent IT skills and experience of data analysis are some of the key qualities that are required. The ability to work independently is also a key skill. Full details for the role are in the job description. The location of this post is the John Bull Building, Derriford. Travel between University sites (including sites in Exeter and Cornwall) may be required at times. Please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement. For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Emma Spiers, Faculty Registrar, by email emma.spiers@plymouth.ac.uk Interviews are likely to take place week commencing Monday 23rd May 2022 and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not. This is a full-time position working 37 hours per week on a permanent basis. Flexible working options including job share will be considered. We offer a competitive salary package and a generous pension and holiday scheme. We also offer a range of other benefits, including ongoing development opportunities. A successful external candidate for this position would be employed by the University of Plymouth Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of Plymouth. Employees of the University of Plymouth Services Limited work alongside the University of Plymouth colleagues in delivery of Plymouth’s strategic vision, and will adopt the University of Plymouth’s HR policies and procedures in full unless otherwise stated. The University of Plymouth is a diverse, welcoming community where everyone makes a difference and is encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. To find out more about our inclusive community, initiatives such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter and our range of benefits / support mechanisms such as flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups at the University of Plymouth, such as BAME/BIPOC and LGBT . The Faculty of Health holds a Silver Athena Swan Award and the University holds a Bronze Athena SWAN Award which recognises commitment to advancing women’s careers in STEMM academia. Staff appointed within the Faculty of Health may be able to join the NHS pension scheme subject to eligibility criteria. Job Description

Region:

Location:

Plymouth

Salary:

£31,406 - £34,304 per annum - Grade 6

Package:

Permanent, Full-Time

Contractual hours:

37

Basis:

FR Permanent Fulltime All Year ]]>

An opportunity is

available for a driven and resilient individual to join the professional services department of the Faculty. Our Faculty is going through a significant period of both change (following a Faculty merger) and expansion. This is an ideal time to take on a leadership and management role to help support the academic administration within the Faculty.

We are looking to recruit an experienced administrator to join our team working in particular with the Medical, Dental Schools and the Faculty Assessment team. You will liaise with key University Departments such as the Academic Registry in addition to a number of External Stakeholders to support the efficient operation of the student experience. This is a demanding role and you will work closely with the Faculty Registrar, the small team of Assistant Faculty Registrars, the Faculty Compliance Team and the Faculty Quality Team. You will be responsible for leading and managing a team of Senior Programme Administrators within the Faculty.

You will be responsible for working with the Faculty Registrar in advising academic staff on regulations, reviewing processes with teams in relation to key academic administrative processes such as enrolment, academic offences, extenuating circumstances, complaints and appeals. You will manage the Assessment Team who are responsible for delivering on line assessments and therefore an interest in technical systems is advantageous. In addition you will have responsibility to deputising for the Faculty Registrar and leading on specific projects on their behalf.

You will need to be able to multi task, manage a complex, high volume workload and have the ability to manage and prioritise this at peak times. You will need to be resilient, adaptable and inspired and motivated by change. Experience of leading, inspiring and motivating a team, proven communication, interpersonal and influencing skills coupled with excellent IT skills and experience of data analysis are some of the key qualities that are required. The ability to work independently is also a key skill. Full details for the role are in the job description.

The location of this post is the John Bull Building, Derriford. Travel between University sites (including sites in Exeter and Cornwall) may be required at times.

Please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.

For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Emma Spiers, Faculty Registrar, by email emma.spiers@plymouth.ac.uk

Interviews are likely to take place week commencing Monday 23

rd

May 2022 and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not.

This is a full-time position working 37 hours per week on a permanent basis.

Flexible working options including job share will be considered.

We offer a competitive salary package and a generous pension and holiday scheme. We also offer a range of other benefits, including ongoing development opportunities.

A successful external candidate for this position would be employed by the University of Plymouth Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of Plymouth. Employees of the University of Plymouth Services Limited work alongside the University of Plymouth colleagues in delivery of Plymouth’s strategic vision, and will adopt the University of Plymouth’s HR policies and procedures in full unless otherwise stated.

The University of Plymouth is a diverse, welcoming community where everyone makes a difference and is encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. To find out more about our inclusive community, initiatives such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter and our range of benefits / support mechanisms such as flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

webpages

We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups at the University of Plymouth, such as BAME/BIPOC and LGBT .

The Faculty of Health holds a Silver Athena Swan Award and the University holds a Bronze Athena SWAN Award which recognises commitment to advancing women’s careers in STEMM academia.

Staff appointed within the Faculty of Health may be able to join the NHS pension scheme subject to eligibility criteria.

Job Description

A8488

£31,406 - £34,304 per annum - Grade 6

31406

31406

34304

Professional/Support Services

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Plymouth

Permanent, Full-Time

37

FR Permanent Fulltime All Year

Tue, 15 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Company info

Plymouth University
Website : http://www.plymouth.ac.uk