£27,280 to £29,634 per annum, pro rata (for exceptional performers, there is scope for further progression up to £34,090 per annum, pro rata).
Hybrid
This role will be based on site, primarily in the named location with the opportunity to work remotely available in line with our Adaptive Working Framework.
The University of Derby is a modern university with a modern outlook. Everything we do is driven by delivering excellence and opportunities for our students, our staff and our region.
As an Academic Enhancement Coordinator you’ll work as part of a team responsible for delivery and development of content to support taught student skills development. You’ll work collaboratively with stakeholders across the institution to improve student facing resources and to deliver engaging workshops. You will have the opportunity to support students to build information literacy, successfully complete academic writing and academic assessments, and in developing the skills listed in the Develop@Derby Skill Set including communication, problem solving, and critical thinking.
This role is 30 hours per week; Tuesday to Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm.
To be successful in this role you will be self-motivated and able to work collaboratively with other Academic Enhancement Coordinators. You’ll be able to plan, prioritise and organise work to achieve individual and shared objectives on time, alongside undertaking professional development. With the role involving delivering training, you will be confident in delivering presentations in an engaging way and able to use digital technologies to support the learning of students.
Key requirements that we are looking for:
* Level 3 qualifications or above or relevant professional experience.
* Ability to develop and produce learning and guidance materials in a range of formats.
* Confidence in approaching new technologies and flexible approach to change.
* Experience of delivering educational training.
* An understanding of the information requirements and discovery-seeking behaviours.
* Ability to work across all university sites, as required.
* Working collaboratively, deliver operational support for academic enhancement and skills, working to operational plans and placing strong focus on continuous improvement to align with university priorities.
* Collaborate to inform and deliver against an academic skills framework, designed to enhance taught student confidence in their academic skillsets.
* Support the design of and deliver training and guidance on academic skillsets, with a particular focus on enhancing information literacy and building taught student confidence in, but not limited to, independent learning, critical thinking, building search strategies and referencing.
* Implement evidence-led pedagogical approaches to academic skills provision designed and delivered by the Library, under the guidance of senior colleagues.
* Build positive and effective relationships with academic colleagues in order to support the learning and teaching priorities of the University.
* Capture and collate data in respect of academic enhancement provision, in accordance with defined measures and benchmarks.
* Develop and create relevant academic skills resources, ensuring these suit a range of learning preferences.
* Work collaboratively to deliver academic enhancement contributions that further the University’s civic priorities.
* Promote the Library’s academic enhancement provision including, but not limited to, organising and contributing to events, marketing and social media.
* Work to assess student academic enhancement needs through effective questioning and online tools, and work with individuals and groups to enhance their skills.
* Actively participate as a member of working groups across the Library and, where relevant, the wider University to develop and implement policies and procedures, contribute towards decision-making, resolve issues and implement assigned projects.
* Contribute towards the development and implementation of operational plans associated with academic enhancement and skills provision.
* Actively promote and support inclusion through operational activities undertaken through the role.
* Undertake continuous personal and professional development in support of the role.
* Be flexible with working pattern and in working at different University sites and supporting other library teams, as required.
* Ensure compliance with relevant University policies and procedures.
Experience
* Experience of delivering user-focused services with an emphasis on continuous quality improvement.
* Experience of using digital technologies to support learning.
* Experience of delivering educational training, supporting the development of academic skills.
* Experience of building positive relationships and working productively in collaboration with a wide range of colleagues.
Skills, knowledge & abilities
* Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion with the ability to role model, adhere to and advocate the University’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy.
* An understanding of the information requirements and discovery-seeking behaviour of students and researchers.
* Knowledge of information literacy principles and skills relevant to academic success.
* Confident and self-assured with strong presentation skills in the context of a learning environment.
* Ability to develop and produce learning and guidance materials in a range of formats.
* Ability to plan, prioritise and organise work to achieve objectives on time.
* Confident in approaching new technologies and flexible approach to change.
How to apply
You can apply by submitting an online application. Once you have signed in or registered with us you will be able to begin your application. If you are creating an account for the first time, please ensure you provide an email address that you access regularly as this will be our main means of contacting you regarding your application.
The University reserves the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
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