Development Officer (Online Education)

Exciting opportunity for a strategic and creative professional to help drive the growth of online education at the University of Aberdeen. This post is to cover a period of maternity leave from late February 2024.

School/Section

Academic Services & Online Education

Division

Online Education

Duration of Post

Fixed Term (9 months or less)

Over the past five years, the University of Aberdeen has significantly grown its portfolio of fully online programmes and courses with these being promoted through the University’s sector-leading On-demand Learning site. Online education is now an increasingly important strand of the University’s teaching portfolio.

We are looking for a pro-active and enthusiastic individual to help deliver the University’s vision for online education. The Development Officer (Online Education) will play an important role in proposing, informing and driving forward key initiatives which are required to further grow and develop the University’s online provision. Projects will include building relationships with businesses in order to promote upskilling and reskilling, involvement in helping shape and inform systems development to support the online student journey, enhancing the University’s online portfolio from short course provision to full degrees to meet national and regional skills agendas, and development of strategies to engage employers with University online learning.

This is a unique opportunity for a passionate and experienced professional to hit the ground running during an exciting time of growth and development, helping shape the future of online education alongside our dedicated team of experts. We look forward to hearing from you!  

Salary will be at the appropriate point on Grade 7 scale – (£45,585 - £54,395 per annum) with placement according to qualifications and experience.

Informal enquiries should be made to Rob Cummins, Head of Online Education, e-mail:  [email protected]

This post does not meet the minimum requirements for visa sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route. We are therefore unable to consider applicants for this post that require sponsorship to work in the UK.

To apply online for this position visit www.abdn.ac.uk/jobs

Job Reference Number:  ONL012A

The closing date for the receipt of applications is 07 January 2024

The Directorate of Academic Services & Online Education embraces a diverse working environment and recognises the many benefits this can bring.  Applications from individuals from across all of the equality protected characteristics are encouraged.