Senior Co-ordinator (Quality Assurance & Enhancement)
The successful candidate will be a proactive member of the Quality Assurance and Enhancement department providing professional administrative support to ensure the smooth operation of the department with a particular focus on University and faculty based quality assurance and enhancement activities. The role holder will provide advice and guidance on all aspects of the University’s quality assurance and enhancement framework.
The Person
The post-holder must be educated to degree level (or equivalent) and possess knowledge and understanding of quality assurance and enhancement in higher education. Good organisation and interpersonal skills are essential, as is the ability to plan and prioritise work in order to meet deadlines.
Directorate/Function
The Academic Services Directorate includes Academic Registry, Quality Assurance and Enhancement and the Learning and Teaching Enhancement Centre. Collectively the Directorate supports some of the University’s governance and decision-making committees, maintains academic regulations, develops and implements academic policies, oversees the quality and standards of academic provision and leads the development of education practices across the University.
In conjunction with faculties, the Directorate is responsible for timetabling all teaching across the University, ensuring the smooth-running of exams, provide guidance on the institution’s assessment and regulatory framework, deliver statutory returns and student management information, administer formal student academic appeals, manage and oversee the operation of quality assurance and enhancement activities, academic staff development, technology enhanced learning and enterprise education.
As a directorate, we identify opportunities for innovation, see change as an opportunity, value constructive feedback and share good practice across the University.
Further information
This is a full time, fixed term position for 12 months with a starting salary of £37,646 per annum.
Interviews are expected to be held on Tuesday 5 November 2024 at Penrhyn Road campus.
For informal enquiries, please contact Mike Firth, Quality Assurance & Enhancement Manager.
This post is available as a result of maternity leave and it is expected that you will hold it for the full period. However, should the substantive post-holder on maternity leave exercise her right to return to work earlier, then this appointment will be terminated, subject to a notice period of one month.
Bring your true self, expertise, and passion to Kingston where we are continuing to strive to build a university where authentic inclusion and belonging is at its heart. Every one of our staff and students’ identities, backgrounds and diverse experiences makes us who we are - so harness and embrace yours by applying today. We welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities and those with disabilities.
We are a place-based organisation, proud of our location in Kingston and the civic role we play in our community. Our campuses inspire collaborative, innovative and creative communities. Being present on campus is important to us because it helps us to create a sense of belonging for both our staff and students. Therefore, staff are expected to be on campus for the majority of their working week.
Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Where required, this may include entry clearance or continued leave to remain under the Points Based Immigration Scheme.
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