Chief Student Officer
Location: Aston University Main Campus
Salary: £26,642 to £28,879 per annum
Grade: Grade 06
Contract Type: Permanent
Basis: Full Time
Closing Date: 23.59 hours GMT on Friday 03 January 2025
Interview Date: Wednesday 22 January 2025
Reference: 0606-24
Release Date: Friday 06 December 2024
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our newly expanded Academic Registry team as an Assessment and Awards Coordinator. The Assessment and Awards team play an important role in ensuring the effective organisation and delivery of assessment processes across the University, directly enhancing the student experience whilst aligning with the Aston 2030 strategy. You will assist the implementation of best practice across all areas of assessment, within an inclusive, innovative and forward-thinking environment.
As part of a supportive and dynamic team, you will be responsible for delivering high standards of assessment operations to all stakeholders, ensuring that the student journey is supported at all stages. Working closely with the Assessment and Awards Manager, you will assist with providing administrative support for Examination Boards, chasing, entering and checking assessment marks, updating the student records system (SITS) and informing students of results by strict deadlines. You will also assist with the collection of assessment information, examination papers and coursework briefs, reviewing submission deadline schedules and setting up coursework submission links on our VLE (Blackboard). The role also involves providing confidential administrative assistance for the Exceptional Circumstances process, including providing advice to students.
You will need to enjoy working under pressure, in a busy environment, whilst maintaining high levels of accuracy. The ability to efficiently organise your workload, with minimal supervision and meet tight deadlines is essential. Excellent communication and IT skills are also required, along with integrity when handling confidential information. Experience of working within a similar administrative related role and/or a role with a strong customer focus is essential.
Important Note: The salary being offered for this role does not meet the minimum threshold required to sponsor new applicants to the Skilled Worker visa route. For candidates who do not already have a Skilled Worker visa, it is unlikely that Aston University will be able to offer sponsorship under this route.
What we offer:
* Aston University is a dynamic and vibrant campus located within Birmingham city centre, which has excellent transport links via bus or train.
* Dynamic working is possible for this role, which means working both on campus and from home dependent on the activity.
* Excellent training and development opportunities.
* A generous annual leave scheme with 25 days bookable leave and a further 13 days of bank holiday and University closure days.
* Everyday discounts to a number of activities and retailers.
* Great family-friendly policies.
* On-site gym and pool with discounted staff membership available.
Anonymous shortlisting will be carried out for this role as part of Aston University’s commitment to equality and diversity and ensuring a fair and consistent approach to recruitment. Personal details that are included on application forms, including the candidate’s name and address will not be disclosed to the shortlisting panel. CVs will not be considered as part of the shortlisting process.
Aston University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. It promotes equality and diversity in all aspects of its work. We strive to have robust inclusivity strategies in place, including race and sexual orientation, to encourage colleagues to have the confidence and freedom to be themselves in the workplace.
We recognise the value of flexible working. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss what flexible working options are available for particular roles.
If you require the job details document or an application form in an alternative format please contact the recruitment team at recruitment@aston.ac.uk
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