Postgraduate Research Administrator (0.4 FTE)

Faculty/Directorate

Kingston School of Art

School/Function

Faculty General

The purpose of this role is to support the promotion and delivery of postgraduate research activities, through the development of social media platforms, marketing materials, and website content. you will coordinate and support postgraduate coordinators in open day planning and provision, liaising with central University services as required. you will support student facing PGR activities, including maintaining the PGR VLE, scheduling and promoting student training, and providing practical support for online, in-person and hybrid student events. you will also be the subsidiary contact for postgraduate research students and supervisors in the Faculty on related matters, providing excellent customer service and supporting the Research Student Coordinators in provision of specialist advice and guidance on relevant University processes

You will be educated to 'A’ level standard or equivalent and must have obtained a GCSE in English Language and Mathematics or equivalent at a minimum of Grade C. As well as literacy and numeracy skills, you will have the ability to write and speak good, clear English.

You will have relevant experience of working in Higher Education and experience of providing professional support and advice to staff and customers.

You will have experience in using a range of information and communications technology (ICT); good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and experience of website development and social media management.

You will have an understanding of the principles of excellence in customer service and an understanding of principles of equality, diversity and inclusion.

Kingston School of Art (KSA) has a strong heritage. Since its origins in the late 19th century it has established an exceptional reputation and become one of the UK’s leading art and design educational institutions.

The Faculty combines a dedication to creative risk-taking, innovation and experimentation with a commitment to working with numerous local, national and global partners and collaborators to lead and shape the future of the creative and cultural industries. As an Art School within a university, KSA fuses the benefits of an art and design-focused identity with the ability to be at the forefront of exciting cross-disciplinary developments in diverse areas such as health, business, engineering and the humanities and social sciences.

Ranked in the top five per cent of the world for art and design education by QS Top Universities, KSA produces globally celebrated alumni, high performing courses, impactful research performance and regularly achieves industry and student awards while engaging with the latest thinking from industry practitioners.

The Faculty works with leading brands and institutions forging exciting partnerships with organisations like the ICA, the Design Museum and the BFI. More recently, the Faculty has expanded its international presence through partnerships with the Indian Institute of Art and Design and the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, America. 

With a wide variety of disciplines taught within the Faculty, KSA offers opportunities for cross-disciplinary collaboration in research and teaching – providing both exceptional choice for students and a stimulating environment for academics in the creative fields.

This is a part time, permenant position with a starting salary of £12,908.40 per annum for the 0.4 FTE (40% pro rata to £32,271.00 per annum).

Interviews are expected to be held on Thursday 25 April 2024.

For informal enquiries, please contact Professor Sara Upstone , Director of Postgraduate Research.

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.

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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