Vacancies are listed in closing date order.
COLÁISTE NA hOLLSCOILE CORCAIGH
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CORK
Manager
Cork University Dental School & Hospital
(Permanent Whole-time Post)
The Cork Dental School & Hospital shares a campus with Cork University Hospital and has 85 individual dental units as well as laboratory, operating, teaching and research facilities. Approximately 260 undergraduate students use the Dental School, which provides programmes in dentistry, dental hygiene and dental nursing. There is a postgraduate training programme, and research is undertaken by approximately 20 PhD students. Expenditure in the academic year 2008 – 2009 was €11.9m. The Dental School is funded by both the Department of Health and the University. Approximately 130 staff are employed in the Dental School and there are over 55,000 patient visits annually.
Applications are now invited for the permanent whole-time post of Manager of the Cork Dental School & Hospital. The job holder will support the Head of School & Hospital in strategic management and planning, and act as a member of the Dental Executive Committee. The successful candidate will liaise with the Department of Human Resources, the Finance Office and the College of Medicine and Health to ensure compliance with all University policies. He/she will co-ordinate the administration and organisation of all administrative and support functions of the Cork Dental School & Hospital.
The ideal candidate will be a graduate and/or have a relevant professional qualification. He/she will have a proven ability through extensive administrative, budgetary planning, financial control and management experience of an appropriate nature. A knowledge of and experience in a University or another Higher Education Institute and/or Health Service establishment for more than 5 years is diserable.
Further information on the responsibilities and selection criteria for this post is available from www.ucc.ie/hr/vacancies
Salary Scale [new entrants]: The salary scale for this post is in the range €74,589 - €89,157 (Scale A) €78,382 - €93,717 (Scale B)
Completed application forms must reach the Recruitment Office on or before 12pm, Friday 5th March 2010:
Recruitment Office,
Department of Human Resources,
University College, Cork,
Ireland
Telephone: 021 490 3073
E-mail: recruitment@per.ucc.ie
Closing date: 12pm, 12 March 2010
NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY
ACADEMIC REGISTRAR/DIRECTOR OF STUDENT
AND ACADEMIC SERVICES
(Ref G459)
This is a key post responsible for the provision of a range of essential student services including careers; teaching quality; student wellbeing and progress. Whilst reporting directly to the Registrar, the Academic Registrar will have a strong working relationship with the Pro-Vice-Chancellor responsible for Teaching and Learning. The Academic Registrar will take overall responsibility for co-ordinating issues relating to the student experience across the University and will facilitate the relationship with the Union Society.
You will need excellent leadership, management and communication skills, and at least 5 years experience at a senior level within HE student services.
An attractive salary will be available to an outstanding candidate.
Prospective applicants who wish to discuss the appointment informally should contact Dr John Hogan, Registrar, on +44(0)191 222 6063 or by email to John.Hogan@ncl.ac.uk
Closing date: 12 March 2010
Please apply on line at http://www.ncl.ac.uk/vacancies/
Assistant Academic Registrar (Student Registration and Records)
£29,853 - £35,646
The following post, Assistant Academic Registrar (Student Registration and Records) is based in the Student Administration Section
The Academic Registry is looking for the very best professional administrators to take forward and deliver the exciting objectives we have set for ourselves. The ideal candidates will be experienced in the areas of specialism and will demonstrate a pro-active, passionate and positive approach to work.
This is a permanent, full time post.
For further details and to apply online visit our website at www.uwe.ac.uk/jobs . Or telephone 0117 32 82890 to request documents by post.
Closing date: 12 March 2010
Please quote reference number: A/12587
UWE is an equal opportunities employer.
Assistant Academic Registrar (Fees and Bursaries)
£29,853 - £35,646
The following post, Assistant Academic Registrar (Fees and Bursaries) is based in the Student Administration Section
The Academic Registry is looking for the very best professional administrators to take forward and deliver the exciting objectives we have set for ourselves. The ideal candidates will be experienced in the areas of specialism and will demonstrate a pro-active, passionate and positive approach.
This is a permanent, full time post.
For further details and to apply online visit our website at www.uwe.ac.uk/jobs . Or telephone 0117 32 82890 to request documents by post.
Closing date: 12 March 2010
Please quote reference number: A/12589
UWE is an equal opportunities employer.
Cranfield Defence and Security
Head of Faculty Services
£46,650 to £50,605 per annum (with the possibility of progressing up to £63,256 per annum)
In this challenging management role, you’ll be responsible for developing and managing the faculty and student administration for Cranfield Defence and Security, the School of Cranfield University located at the Defence Academy, Shrivenham. From delegate enquiries, through course scheduling, financial analysis and maintenance of student records, you will be responsible for providing an efficient and effective service for all student related activity towards postgraduate awards, modular programmes and professional short courses.
You’ll also be expected to adopt an approach of continuous improvement through the use of management information systems, to support the school senior management team to monitor the course portfolio and return on investment. You will work constructively with the academic staff to provide a quality academic course programme and student experience.
Educated to degree level, you’ll be experienced in the workings of higher education and have a proven track record in managing departments and controlling budgets. Report writing and initiating policy changes will be essential to your success. The ability to write clear and concise English, numeracy and the ability to utilise information systems are essential. In this role, you’ll also be comfortable using your well-honed networking and influencing skills.
Have you the drive and determination to rise to this exciting challenge?
Please apply online at www.cranfield.ac.uk/hr or alternatively, application forms and further details may be obtained from the HR Department, Cranfield University, Defence Academy of the United Kingdom, Shrivenham, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN6 8LA. Tel (01793) 785758, quoting Ref R/CA140
Closing date for receipt of applications is 15th March 2010.
Previous applicants need not apply.
AUA
International Higher Education Special Interest Group Steering Committee
The International Higher Education Special Interest Group (IHESIG) is the main focus for the organisation and support of AUA’s already considerable range of international activities. These activities including providing support for AUA members to travel internationally and organising events to raise awareness of international perspectives on higher education within the AUA membership more generally. A full description of the IHESIG is attached.
Following the launch of the IHESIG, applications are invited from those wishing to become more involved by joining the Steering Group in one of the following roles:
1. European Development Co-ordinator
The European Development Officer leads on issues related to developing AUA partnerships in Europe including developments related to the Bologna process.
2. Travel Award Co-ordinator
The Travel Award Co-ordinator manages the advertisement for and selection of recipients of travel awards and ensures that reports are received from recipients and that findings are disseminated.
3. International Association Link Co-ordinator
The International Association Link Co-ordinator manages the AUA’s international links with equivalent organisations and ensures that all the International Association Links in the UK are active and submit an annual report for Newslink on their partner association.
The IHESIG Steering Committee works closely together; existing members of the Steering Committee include the Convener, Matthew Andrews, Academic Registrar at Oxford Brookes University (Matthew is also the member of the Board of Trustees with responsibility for international matters) and the Executive Secretary, Sally McKinley, Administrative Officer (Programme Quality & Teaching Partnerships) at Loughborough University. Members of the Steering Group, with the addition of a representative(s) from the AHUA, form the Selection Committee for the approval of recipients of travel awards, the short-listing of study tour applicants and the annual Study Tour Co-ordinator.
If you would to discuss the new roles in more detail please contact Matthew Andrews, on mandrews@brookes or 01865 483128.
Application may be made in writing by CV and a covering letter. The covering letter should focus on your skills and experience for the post for which you’re applying and explain what you hope to bring to the work of the IHESIG. The covering letter should be no more than two sides of A4 and must state clearly which role(s) you are applying for.
Applications must be sent to the AUA National Office on aua@manchester.ac.uk
Closing date Friday 19 March 2010 no later than 5pm.
AUA
Brazil Study Tour Co-ordinator
The next in the series of highly successful AUA Study Tours will go to Brazil sometime in the 2010/11 academic year and applicants are now invited for the role of Study Tour Co-ordinator. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to help lead and develop this exciting tour to Brazil. In exchange for organising the tour, all the costs of the Study Tour Co-ordinator’s involvement with the tour will be covered by the AUA.
A full description of the role is attached but, in brief, the co-ordinator has the opportunity to develop the overall programme for the study tour in 2010/11, including:
• Developing the study tour’s themes.
• Recruitment of study tour participants.
• Developing and arranging the tour programme.
• Providing day-to-day co-ordination of the tour in Brazil.
• Co-ordinating the dissemination of findings.
The co-ordinator will be assisted by the AUA National Office in these responsibilities.
If you would to discuss the role in more detail please contact Matthew Andrews, Academic Registrar at Oxford Brookes University and Convener of the International Higher Education SIG, on mandrews@brookes or 01865 483128.
Applications must be sent to the AUA National Office on aua@manchester.ac.uk
Closing date Friday 19 March 2010 no later than 5pm.