Ref: 000072-6                                      

Full time, Permanent position                                 

Our vibrant, modern University is gaining prominence both nationally and internationally and we have ambitious plans for our future.  Our main campuses in the cities of Cambridge, Chelmsford and Peterborough have been transformed with major capital investments. With an annual income of £163m, over 30,000 students and 2,000 staff, we are a major force for higher education in the East of England.

We are keen to further improve our successful recruitment of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) students and the provision of an outstanding Admissions service is a key part of our strategy in achieving this. Working closely with admissions and recruitment colleagues, in a busy, friendly and supportive environment, you will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of excellent customer service and prompt and effective processes. 

You will co-ordinate admissions management of CPD courses for all Faculties, as well as managing the relationship between the NHS, UK/EU Admissions and the Faculty of Health, Social Care and Education (FHSC&E) in relation to admissions to courses, modules and workshops within the CPD Education portfolio and NHS contract.

With a degree and considerable previous experience in a similar role you must be able to supervise staff, organise and prioritise your own workload, work proactively and resolve complex queries independently. With knowledge of both HE admissions procedures and student recruitment and selection processes, you will be familiar with data protection requirements.

You will be IT literate, with a sound knowledge of Microsoft Office and will have experience of using student databases such as SITS:vision. You will have excellent communication and customer service skills, as well as excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to prioritise and multitask.

To apply, please visit: www.anglia.ac.uk/jobs

Ref: 000014-18

NPMA Ltd is a facilities management company and a wholly owned subsidiary of Anglia Ruskin University.

In this varied role, you will work as part of a team, to ensure the provision of a range of day to day services including porterage, room layouts, collection/ delivery of post and such other duties are carried out as required. This is a customer focussed role, requiring an open and flexible approach.

You will have a range of GCSEs at A - C grade including Maths and English, you will be an effective team player with a ‘can do’ approach and will have some relevant experience in a service related field. Experience of working within a large multi-site organisation would be an advantage. You will be able to effectively evaluate priorities, working from your own initiative. You will be self motivated, with the ability to multi-task. You will have the ability to work with practical and standardised routines, taking a methodical approach to your work. You will utilise good communication skills at all times and will have an understanding of basic health and safety issues. Participation in the shift rota is also essential.

We value diversity at NPMA Ltd. and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

For further information and to apply for this role, please visit: www.anglia.ac.uk/jobs

Ref: 000015-17

NPMA Ltd is a facilities management company and a wholly owned subsidiary of Anglia Ruskin University.

in this varied role, you will work as part of a small team, to ensure the provision of administrative, reception and cash handling along with other duties as required, predominately for the Facilities Services team. This is a customer focussed role, combining an open and flexible approach, with a high attention to detail.

You will have a range of GCSEs at A - C grade including Maths and English, you will be an effective team player with a ‘can do’ approach and will have relevant experience in an administrative role. With good organisational skills, you will be able to communicate at all levels and work to tight deadlines. Confidence in using computer systems along with a sound knowledge of Microsoft packages is essential.

We value diversity at NPMA Ltd. and welcome applications from all sections of the community

For further information and to apply for this role, please visit: www.anglia.ac.uk/jobs

• New senior leadership role
• Leadership of significant and transformational change
• Focus on innovation and excellence in service delivery

Victoria University, Melbourne, is one of Australia's largest dual-sector higher education institutions, with a diverse mix of 58,000 students and 3,500 staff.  With multiple on and off shore locations, it has built a strong reputation for providing a broad range of courses that are up-to-date and relevant to the modern employment environment.

Melbourne, Australia’s cultural capital and ranked as one of the world’s most liveable cities,  enjoys a temperate climate, located at the apex of one of the world's largest bays, and abounds with restaurants, fashion boutiques, café-filled laneways, bars, galleries, parks, heritage architecture and village-like inner suburbs.

A new senior level role has been created to lead the critical area of Student Services within a shared services environment, providing vision, overseeing business systems development and coordinating all of Victoria University’s student administration services.  The portfolio includes responsibility for admissions and scholarships, enrolments and fees, assessments and completions, student contact, Student Service Centres, innovation and training and government reporting and systems support. The Registrar and Executive Director Student Services will lead a team of over 100 staff and will provide a significant contribution to the leadership and strategic direction of the University.

The successful candidate will have: extensive senior management experience in a complex service delivery organisation, preferably in the higher education sector; exceptional transformational leadership skills with demonstrated capability to lead integrated, collaborative and innovative services; experience in selecting, adapting and utilising technology to improve service delivery;  outstanding interpersonal and communication skills; a comprehensive knowledge, understanding and practical application of legislative and regulatory frameworks for tertiary education; experience in developing and revising policies, procedures and quality assurance.

For a Position Description visit www.vu.edu.au/jobs  

Send your applications to:  amanda@carolwatson.com.au

The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama wishes to appoint a Course Support Officer to provide direct support to academic course teams and a full administrative service to the student population from the point of registration through to the conclusion of examination board business. The Course Support Office is a team of 5, also including a Placements Officer and the Course Support Manager. Each Course Support Officer has a portfolio of course responsibility and is a key player in course delivery. He or she will take a proactive lead in implementing new administrative processes into the Faculty and work very closely with academic colleagues to track student progress, attainment and enrolment. 

The successful applicant will provide a professional administrative service to the School’s Faculty. It is expected that applicants will be educated to degree level and have substantial experience of working in a Higher Education environment, preferably within academic student administration.  The successful candidate will have excellent IT skills, (including Microsoft Office and Excel) and excellent verbal and written communication skills.

For further information and application details please visit www.cssd.ac.uk/jobs

Closing date for receipt of application forms is 9am on 9 July 2013. 

Interviews are scheduled to take place on 23 July 2013.

 Ref: 000092-4

Our vibrant, modern University is gaining prominence both nationally and internationally and we have ambitious plans for our future.  Our main campuses in the cities of Cambridge, Chelmsford and Peterborough have been transformed with major capital investments. With an annual income of £163m, over 30,000 students and 2,000 staff, we are a major force for higher education in the East of England.

We require a creative and confident communicator to join our Faculty Marketing and Recruitment Team. You will co-ordinate the Faculty’s marketing, schools liaison and communication functions, promoting the Faculty to a range of stakeholders.

With previous experience in a marketing role you will contribute to the development of marketing materials and campaigns to support the work of the Faculty, drawing on your design, copy-writing and proof-reading skills. In addition, you will organise and deliver Faculty and University-wide recruitment activities including Open Days, schools visits, off-campus recruitment events and other events as required, including Welcome Week and Clearing.

Educated to degree level and a good organiser, you will be able to manage your own workload, work co-operatively as a member of a team and be customer focussed. You will have excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills, and take a flexible approach to your work.

Qualifications below degree level will be considered if applicants can demonstrate relevant experience and evidence of continuing professional development in an appropriate area of activity

For further information and to apply for this role, please visit: www.anglia.ac.uk/jobs

Ref: 000094-4

Our vibrant, modern University is gaining prominence both nationally and internationally and we have ambitious plans for our future.  Our main campuses in the cities of Cambridge, Chelmsford and Peterborough have been transformed with major capital investments. With an annual income of £163m, over 30,000 students and 2,000 staff, we are a major force for higher education in the East of England.

You will use your excellent administrative, organisational and marketing skills to support the work of the Faculty’s arts resources and activities at the Mumford Theatre and Ruskin Gallery. With a computerised box office system (The Patron Edge) installed we are looking for someone to lead in the use of this software package and to deliver a comprehensive box office service to our customers. You will undertake a wide range of duties including dealing with correspondence, updating databases, supporting marketing activities, responding to internal and external enquiries, implementing and reviewing practices and procedures and general operational management of administrative functions.

Ideally with a degree, you will have a minimum of two A levels or equivalent, and strong IT skills with a sound knowledge of Microsoft Office. Working as part of a team, you will be pro-active, possess effective communication skills and will be able to arrange and service meetings. You must be able to work to agreed deadlines and prioritise your own workload efficiently.You will be expected to work flexibly including some evenings and weekends.

We value diversity at Anglia Ruskin University and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

For further information and to apply for this role, please visit: www.anglia.ac.uk/jobs

 Ref: 000042-9                                                               

Our vibrant, modern University is gaining prominence both nationally and internationally and we have ambitious plans for our future. Our main campuses in the cities of Cambridge, Chelmsford and Peterborough have been transformed with major capital investments. With an annual income of £163m, over 30,000 students and 2,000 staff, we are a major force for higher education in the East of England.

The Timetabling & Space Management team is part of Estates and Facilities Services. Working closely with colleagues in the faculties, we create the timetable each year for our core campuses, producing individual staff and student timetables. We also ensure students at our core campuses and our partner institutions are enrolled on the correct modules each year. Although not directly student facing, we are very customer focussed, dealing with a high volume of queries from staff, students and prospective students. We are looking for a committed, proactive and professional administrator to join our busy team and take responsibility for the successful timetabling of a specific area.

Ideally with a degree, you will have a minimum of two A-levels in relevant subjects, and previous relevant administrative experience. You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and will be IT literate with a sound knowledge of Microsoft Office. A high level of accuracy and the ability to remain calm under pressure is also essential.

Ref: 000103-3

Our vibrant, modern University is gaining prominence both nationally and internationally and we have ambitious plans for our future.  Our main campuses in the cities of Cambridge, Chelmsford and Peterborough have been transformed with major capital investments. With an annual income of £163m, over 30,000 students and 2,000 staff, we are a major force for higher education in the East of England.

You will have responsibility for providing students with the key employability skills as set out in our Employability Strategy. This will be achieved through interacting with students, including creating and presenting workshops on employability skills, providing advice on CVs, job applications and interview technique and working with employers to provide internship, work experience and job opportunities for students and graduates.

You will have a degree or will be part CIPD/REC qualified, you will have excellent organisational and communication skills to ensure our highly regarded department continues to provide outstanding results to the Faculties.

We value diversity at Anglia Ruskin University and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

For further information and to apply for this role, please visit: www.anglia.ac.uk/jobs

Ref: 000099-3                                                                        

Part time 20 hours per week

Our vibrant, modern University is gaining prominence both nationally and internationally and we have ambitious plans for our future.  Our main campuses in the cities of Cambridge, Chelmsford and Peterborough have been transformed with major capital investments. With an annual income of £163m, over 30,000 students and 2,000 staff, we are a major force for higher education in the East of England.

You will have responsibility for providing students with the key employability skills as set out in our Employability Strategy. This will be achieved through interacting with students, including creating and presenting workshops on employability skills, providing advice on CVs, job applications and interview technique and working with employers to provide internship, work experience and job opportunities for students and graduates.

You will have a degree or will be part CIPD/REC qualified, you will have excellent organisational and communication skills to ensure our highly regarded department continues to provide outstanding results to the Faculties.

We value diversity at Anglia Ruskin University and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

For further information and to apply for this role, please visit: www.anglia.ac.uk/jobs

Research Excellence Framework 

One year secondment: part-time or full-time dependent on role

Exciting opportunities have arisen to play a key role in the assessment phase of the 2014 Research Excellence Framework (REF). Applications are invited from experienced university or research administrators to serve as panel advisers or panel secretaries, on a 12 month secondment from December 2013.

We are looking to recruit:

• 13 panel advisers, to provide guidance and support the work of one main panel and three of its sub-panels. Panel advisers will work on a part-time basis. Applications for advisers close at midnight on Sunday 7^th July 2013.
• 13 panel secretaries, to provide committee servicing support to three sub-panels. Panel secretaries will work on a full-time basis. Applications for secretaries close at midnight on Wednesday 4^th September 2013

Successful applicants will play a key role in this UK-wide exercise which assesses the quality of UK universities’ research and informs the distribution of public funds for research by the four UK higher education funding bodies.

As a panel adviser or secretary you will work with leading academics from across the HE sector, providing high quality support and guidance to the panels in carrying out their assessments. You will gain invaluable insight into how the quality and impact of research are assessed in the REF, and develop a range of professional skills to enhance your career in university or research administration.

Further details are available at www.careers.hefce.ac.uk

Applications are invited from experienced professionals to undertake the role of Specialist Assessor for the AUA Postgraduate Certificate Professional Practice in Higher Education

 It is essential for Specialist Assessors to have:

• experience of assessing and marking level 7 assessment in management, education or professional education disciplines specialist knowledge in one or more of the knowledge areas:

            - Higher Education in Society

            - The Learning Experience

            - Administration and Management of Higher Education

• an awareness of national and international developments within HE generally experience of work-based learning
• an understanding of the value of CPD a postgraduate qualification in a relevant area
• the ability to contribute to the development and enhancement of the assessment process

 
It is desirable for Specialist Assessors to have:

• recent experience at a senior level within HE in a field relevant to the chosen specialist knowledge area
• particular areas of specialism in:

            - admissions

            - management of change

            - reflective practice

Specialist Assessors are responsible for:

• assessing a given number of knowledge assignments (up to 3000 words) in their chosen specialist knowledge area(s) in accordance with the assessment criteria published at that time
• ensuring that in assessing assignments they adhere to the programme regulations and guidelines in force at the time
• identifying instances of plagiarism and informing the AUA National Office of the details
• ensuring that the assessment and return of assignments to the AUA National Office is completed within a specified period (normally two weeks), and that all relevant deadlines are met
• providing written feedback on all assignments marked
• attending meetings of the AUA Assessment Board as required attending relevant training and briefing events

The AUA is now seeking applications to take on the roles of:

• Ireland Network Coordinator
• North Wales and North West Network Coordinator
• Partnerships Network Coordinator
• South Network Coordinator
  
• South Wales and South West Network Coordinator
• Space Management Network Coordinator

Being a Network Coordinator of the AUA is extremely rewarding, helping professionalise the HE administration and management environment in which we work. There are also fantastic personal and career development opportunities, including enhancing your professional profile, gaining substantial networking opportunities, increasing your knowledge of the sector, and informing and influencing the AUA and the wider higher education sector. You’ll also have the opportunity to hone your oral and written communications, cultivate your team management style, develop your budgeting skills and perfect your organisation.

Network Coordinators will be expected to take on a variety of responsibilites:

• Develop and manage an effective Network team, with the support of the National Office
• Support Ambassadors and Advocates (formerly branch coordinators) by providing mentoring and acting as a source of advice and knowledge
• Respond to regular requests for activity information for reporting to Board of Trustees and Council, and produce an Annual Report for AGM 
• Engage with the governance of the Association by working with the National Office, Board of Trustees and Council to inform the activities of the organisation
• Organise opportunities for professional development and networking by working with the National Office to plan, promote and deliver a coherent programme of activity within the Network.
• Keep the National Office informed of ideas and suggestions generated within the Network, and feedback on the Association’s activities
• Promote AUA professional development events and activities within the Network
• Proactively recruit new members and encourage active engagement by practitioners
• Facilitate cross consultation and working between Networks     
• Act as an advocate for the profession and the Association to stakeholders
• Encourage an inclusive culture within the Association through such activities as welcoming new members to the network, involving members in the development of activities, encouraging networking between HEI’s and members, and encouraging involvement by potential members

As a Network Coordinator you'll be able to access a host of benefits: online resources produced exclusively for you; two training and development days each year; online forums where you can share ideas, good practice and experience with fellow Network Coordinators; a specified budget for use within the Network; a free place at the Annual Conference and Exhibition. You'll also have the support of the AUA National Office to effectively develop and maintian these activities, through a dedicated email address and member of staff.

For more information, see the Being a Network Coordinator document below. To apply for either role, send your CV (2 pages max) and a cover letter highlighting your experience relevant to the role and stating why you'd like to become a Network Coordinator, by email to Laura Ashcroft. You can also contact Laura if you have any queries about the role. Applications for all roles will close on 30 June 2013.

New adventurers sought!           

Ideas implementers and innovators required!

If you are looking to forge ahead in your career, love a challenge, and want to try something new - maybe we could join forces?

We are a fledgling University requiring support and administrative staff across all levels, based in the centre of the safe haven of the Kurdistan Region, Iraq. We are situated in Erbil, the capital of ‘The Other Iraq’, rarely spoken of, but with wonderful people living in a beautiful region that is trying to rebuild itself.

We are seeking to recruit experienced, talented and innovative people to help us expand and move forward in the areas of HR, IT, Registry, Finance, Facilities Management, Administration, Library, Media and PR.

Are you flexible, patient, and willing to work in a challenging environment? If so please contact us immediately.

Visit Stand 4 at the AUA conference or contact Lesley Gaj for an informal chat on 07930 648613 during the conference, 00964 7507641506 after the conference, or by email at l.gaj@ukh.ac.  

Skype interviews are available by arrangement throughout March and April. 

We will be delighted to hear from you.