CSF-852-24 - Postgraduate Course & Programme Supervisor

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Course and Programmes
Location:  Canterbury
Salary:  £30,487 to £33,966 per annum
Grade:  Grade 6
Post Type:  Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Release Date:  Monday 04 March 2024
Closing Date:  23.59 hours GMT on Monday 18 March 2024  (unless otherwise stated)
Reference:  CSF-852-24

Do you have experience of working in higher education and student record-keeping? Are you highly organised with the ability to prioritise conflicting deadlines? If so, this role could be perfect for you.

You will be a key member of the Student Record Administration Office and will supervise the day to day work of the Student Administration Course and Programmes team, to ensure the smooth running of student administration.

You will be expected to work with a high level of autonomy and responsibility when carrying out the role, however due to the continually changing environment of the Higher Education sector, these responsibilities will change and you will be expected to adapt to these changes.

As a Postgraduate Course & Programme Supervisor you will:

• ensure the effective running of course and programme administration and compliance
• assist in the creation and maintenance of core functionality on Kent systems, to enable core administration and retain accuracy of all student records
• promote and provide advice to all schools and other stakeholders on all Course and Programme Management matters 
• carry out the administration and processing of the Universities Board of Examiners (BoE), ensuring results are published in line with the deadlines to ensure standards are met 

To succeed in this role, you will: 

• be educated to degree level or equivalent qualification/experience
• have experience of working in higher education
• be experienced in databases and student record-keeping
• high a level of accuracy and attention to detail

What we can offer in return:

The University of Kent is a distinctive and attractive place to work. As a member of our team, you can expect a friendly, open and collaborative working environment and support in your development and wellbeing throughout your time with us. You'll enjoy a range of great staff benefits including:

• hybrid working options allowing a flexible blend of office and home working (to be agreed in line with business needs)
• 43 days' leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays and additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro rata for part-time staff)
• excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions
• study while you work discounts, cycle to work scheme, local business discounts
• on site parking

If this sounds like the right fit for you, we would welcome your application. Please see the links below to view the job description and to apply for this post. For questions about the application process, please contact the HR Team [email protected] quoting ref number: CSF-852-24

Please note that we prioritise applications from current University of Kent redeployees. We will let you know if this post is to be filled by a redeployee as, in this instance, your application will unfortunately not be taken forward.

Applications must be made via the University’s online application system; CVs or details sent directly to the department or via email cannot be considered.

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