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Course Officer

Employer
CITY, UNIVERSITY OF LONDON
Location
London (GB)
Salary
(£) 30046 to 36914
Closing date
17 Jun 2020

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Academic Discipline
Social Sciences, Arts & Humanities
Job Type
Academic Posts, Other Academic
Contract Type
Fixed Term
Hours
Full Time

Course Officer (Secondment/Fixed Term Contract for 5 months)

Reference Number 60030857
Location Northampton Square
School / Service School of Arts & Social Sciences
Department Academic Services
Contract Duration Fixed Term
Hours Full-time
Salary Range (£) 30046 to 36914

Background

Founded in 1894, City, University of London is a global university committed to academic excellence with a focus on business and the professions and an enviable central London location.

City attracts around 20,000 students (over 40% postgraduate level) from more than 150 countries and staff from over 75 countries.

In the last decade, City has almost tripled the proportion of its total academic staff producing world-leading or internationally excellent research.

Led by President, Professor Sir Paul Curran, City has made significant investments in its academic staff, its estate and its infrastructure and continues to work towards realising its vision of being a leading global university.

The School of Arts & Social Sciences is an internationally excellent centre of research and learning on the human condition in all its dimensions. It is a large and vibrant School with around 3,000 students (one third postgraduate) and over 250 staff across seven departments. The School aims to attract outstanding members of academic staff who will produce world-leading research of benefit to society; provide innovative and exciting programmes of study; and enrich the lives and enhance the career prospects of its students.

The School of Arts & Social Sciences are now looking to appoint an experienced Course Officer within the Academic Services team on a 5 month fixed term or secondment basis.

Responsibilities

The Course Officer is responsible for managing the day to day operations and administration of the course(s). They will ensure the provision of an efficient and professional service to students and academic staff associated with the course; working closely with relevant Professional Staff and the Course Director.

Person Specification

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate excellent written, organisational, analytical and time-management skills. They will have exceptional written and oral communication skills, with experience of working with customers face-to-face and on the telephone with a 'customer-centred' approach. Strong IT skills including MS Excel, Word, e-mail and internet are essential. A good knowledge of SITS is also desirable.

We are particularly interested in applicants with experience in the HE sector in a similar role.

Additional Information

City offers a sector-leading salary, pension scheme and benefits including a comprehensive package of staff training and development.

Closing date for applications: 11:59pm, 17th June 2020

Actively working to promote equal opportunity and diversity

Academic excellence for business and the professions

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