KINGSTON UNIVERSITY ENTERPRISES

Responsibility

• the Faculty Support Administrator is a key role to ensure the faculty operates smoothly and meets strategic objectives
• this is a fixed term role until 31st May 2024
• this is a fixed term role until 1st July 2024
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• LTEC supports Kingston University’s academic teaching staff to deliver the best education for students
• it also includes income generation , alumni relationships, communication campaigns and partnerships
• the role is 3.5 days, with at least one day per week to be spent at our Knights Park campus
• we organise training and events for staff, in addition to projects that support the advancement of teaching practice
• the Person
• we work in partnership with faculties and professional services
• you’ll be educated degree level or equivalent and will have customer service and relationship management skills and experience
• we are looking for an approachable and hard-working person to join a friendly small team within the faculty office
• the role requires strong organisation skills, time management, and communication skills
• working as a key member of the LTEC team, you will provide efficient, timely and high-quality administrative support
• you will have the ability to work flexibly, effectively, and cooperatively with others, displaying a positive attitude towards people and tasks
• the ability to work well with staff and students is essential
• you will be able to demonstrate initiative and an ability to work with minimal supervision
• you will be line managed by the LTEC project manager
• the role also involves working with confidential data so a clear understanding of GDPR and EDI principles is also essential
• the position would provide a good starting point for anyone interested in developing a career in Higher Education administration
• this is an exciting opportunity to work with Professional Services colleagues, academics, students and alumni in the Faculty of Kingston School of Art , to build and grow external engagement with employer and institutional relationships that meet the strategic goals of the Town House Strategy and enhance its global reputation and market credibility
• practice Education accounts for up to 50% of a student’s course when studying a professional degree and is imperative to ensuring our students have the relevant opportunity to gain experiences and the required skills for their chosen profession
• we are seeking to recruit 5 Course and Student Administrators based at either the Penrhyn Road campus or at the Kingston Hill campus
• this is an exciting opportunity to join a team of twenty-three colleagues in the Learning and Teaching Enhancement Centre at Kingston University
• previous experience working in an administrative or educational context is desirable
• directorate/Function
• you’ll use your excellent communication, administration and customer service skills to support the Placement Team provide a highly effective, responsive, and adaptable administration service, for engagement activities related to placements for both undergraduate and postgraduate students
• it plays a crucial role in promoting a positive work culture through practical day-to-day activities, fostering collaboration and communication, and enhancing the reputation of the faculty
• based at the HSSCE Faculty’s at Kingston Hill site, you will provide professional administrative support for the efficient and seamless delivery of Practice Education Support services in the Faculty
• you will work in a small team who are responsible for supporting the organisation and examination of postgraduate research students in Kingston School of Art
• you will be part of a team supporting the delivery of student focused academic endeavours across a range of undergraduate, postgraduate, professional development and apprenticeship programmes
• the Faculty
• A key member of the Faculty Office you will focus on ensuring effective and efficient administration of one of the Schools and Departments within the faculty, providing diary management to Head of School and support for the smooth running of this school and faculty office
• this role will work across the Penrhyn Road and Roehampton Vale campus
• this role will specific responsibilities around the placement activity for our Return to Practice Nursing and Midwifery students, RNDA , and Early Year Education student
• you will provide support for all aspects of course and student administration, from enrolment to completion of study, and will work with all areas of the University to deliver an excellent student experience
• make a positive difference to the higher education journeys of thousands of students
• you will have a proven track record in the provision of excellent and precise administrative support whilst managing multiple priorities
• there will also be input into the wider team's administrative duties including student placement expenses, updating the placement software and monitoring inboxes
• we have a successful track record in public and service user engagement and developing knowledge transfer partnerships and other enterprise activities
• you will have excellent communication skills, be adaptable and responsive in dealing with changing work priorities and be able to work accurately with data and information
• on a personal level, going above and beyond to deliver exceptional support across the business engagement spectrum will be your core motivation
• the post holder needs to be able to work effectively as part of a team, recognising and respecting the roles, responsibilities, interest and concerns of colleagues and stakeholders
• we cover three main areas of responsibility – Student Life, Student Wellbeing and the First Response and Administration team
• you will be committed to updating your knowledge and skills on an on-going basis
• you will use your excellent organisational and interpersonal skills to keep things on track and your experience of working with employers to integrate professional practice across everything you do
• you will have the ability to build good working relationship with senior leadership teams and work well as a team, supporting your fellow colleagues in running an efficient support service to the faculty leadership team
• in addition there is the need to have an organised and professional approach to work with the ability to manage your workload, schedule tasks and prioritise between important and urgent tasks to meet deadlines
• student Life provides the University’s fundamental student services while Student Wellbeing is responsible for all wellbeing and safeguarding-related policies
• constantly seeking to improve, you’ll scrutinise your own work, build Faculty and Directorate networks, and work collaboratively and flexibly to manage multiple streams of activity within deadlines to achieve results
• communication is key and we would like the person to be able to express themselves well and listen effectively and respond sensitively to others
• the post holder needs to have excellent communication skills and be able to liaise effectively with a range of people internally, and externally to the organisation
• you will be a highly motivated individual who works effectively in a team with the ability to manage your time to meet deadlines, whilst maintaining excellent standards
• for future scientists and engineers, this combines to create the ultimate real-life space for practical learning
• the First Response and Administration Team, meanwhile, ensures the smooth running of all activities
• be a part of the team which ensures academic rigour and development
• kingston School of Art 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 offers wide ranging practice-based education and training programmes across nursing, health science, midwifery, social care and teaching which are informed by high quality and impactful research
• utilising communication skills, both verbally and also through written forms of communication and have the ability to create and maintain professional relationships with LTEC stakeholders
• interviews are expected to take place on Thursday 31st August 2023
• we are proud to hold the Customer Service Excellence Quality Mark
• the Academic Services Directorate includes Academic Registry, Quality Assurance and Enhancement and the Learning and Teaching Enhancement Centre
• 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
• there are few faculties across the UK university landscape as varied in their scope. We teach and research across a wide range of subjects, allowing for real cross-discipline innovation and creativity
• as an equal opportunities employer we particularly welcome applications from ethnic minorities, candidates with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community
• 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
• our lecturers are experts – working at the forefront of their fields and actively engaged in research so they can bring advanced knowledge to their teaching
• the Faculty’s professional administration and support teams work together to ensure business and support services are effective, efficient and sustainable in meeting the needs of our students, staff, stakeholders and areas of work
• for informal enquiries, please contact Mr Rich Wotton, Faculty Placement Team Leader
• further information
• this is a full time, permanent position with a starting salary of £27,804 per annum
• there are 3 full time, permanent positions with a starting salary of £27,804 per annum

Trade

• administrative Assistance
• Administrative Assistance

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Responsibility

• kingston is a university which aims to place students’ feedback at the heart of decision making
• the Person
• you will know and believe that Student Voice is a team sport with stakeholders from across the university
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• this strategically important role requires working with stakeholders from across the organisation to coordinate and evaluate our student’s feedback in support of operational, management or strategic level initiatives
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• this role is fundamental in helping the university to achieve that by better understanding how it is measuring outcomes and how it compares to internal and sector benchmarks and thresholds
• further information
• you will therefore be a driving force in building a collaborative ‘student voice alliance’ from across all business owners to maximise the value of the feedback we receive
• this is a full time, permanent role with a starting salary of £48,251 per annum
• you will love working with students and helping to amplify their voices through the various feedback mechanisms. You will be both good at contextualised analysis and communicating/reporting in a succinct and clear way
• interviews are likely to take place on Monday 30 October 2023
• if you would like to discuss the role, please contact Mr Gerry Greyling, Head of Planning
• the Planning department supports the university’s decision making by providing analysis to address the university’s key strategic aims, including the performance of its educational portfolio, its students’ voice whilst at university, and the benchmarked institutional performance across a range of internationally recognised measures
• the Student Voice & Surveys team is part of the Planning department and works closely with Executive Director, Students and Pro Vice-Chancellor for Education and their respective teams to ensure a well-coordinated and holistic student voice mission at Kingston University
• for informal enquiries, please contact Dearbhla Clarke, Associate Director Marketing & Student Recruitment

Requirements

• must be an experience admissions and enrolment professional with significant experience at Manager/Head of level

Trade

• human Resources
• medical Technician
• Human Resources
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• Medical Technician

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Trade

• education & Instruction
• Education & Instruction

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Responsibility

• the role provides insight to the directorate budget holders regarding central objectives and initiatives
• the Person
• the Finance Business Partner is integral to the Leadership Team within the Faculties/Directorates and provides strategic financial advice to support and influence budget holders on activity
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• the Finance function aims to deliver the strategic objectives of the University with a clear focus on customer service
• in all our work we try to use simple, common and consistent language as much as possible. We also try to maximise efficiency by getting the best out of our automatic systems and reducing manual intervention

Requirements

• studying for accountancy qualification/willingness to study for an agreed accountancy qualification
• highly numerate and accurate with attention to detail, with the habit of checking own work
• strong communication skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
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• works well under pressure and be able to multi-task and organise workload for self to meet deadlines
• willingness to participate in ongoing professional and management development activities
• directorate/Function
• highly organised and methodical, with excellent interpersonal skills with a proven ability to work collaboratively with people at all levels to achieve results
• help ensure Kingston University is able to match its budget to its teaching and learning aspirations

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