Ulster University
Job title:
Head of Academic Engagement
Company
Ulster University
Job description
Job Title: Head of Academic Engagement
School/Department: Library Services
Salary: £57,729 – £66,895
Closing Date: 12 May 2024
Reference Number: 027323
Campus: Choice of Belfast, Coleraine or Derry-LondonderryFull-time/permanent– ABOUT US –We are a university with a national and international reputation for excellence, innovation and regional engagement, making a major contribution to the economic, social and cultural development of Northern Ireland.Our core business activities are teaching and learning, widening access to education, research and innovation and technology and knowledge transfer.– THE ROLE –The role holder will provide specialist leadership and direction relating to library academic engagement, and service delivery. The role will lead on the development of learning and research skills in support of Ulster’s Graduate Attributes. The role will be responsible for the embedding and sustainable delivery of learning development and research support initiatives. This responsibility includes leading on the design, development, and evaluation of services to ensure best fit within the University context.The postholder will provide strategic leadership and be accountable for the delivery of an excellent Academic Engagement experience across the Library Service at Ulster University. The role holder will ensure that positive relationships are developed with academic colleagues and academic priorities are captured and addressed to add value to service delivery and ensure that the work of the Academic Engagement Teams remains relevant and connected to the University Strategy, People, Place, and Partnership.– ABOUT YOU –– Educated to degree level
– Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
– Significant prior experience and proven expertise at senior level of leadership and management with strategic oversight for the development and delivery of learning activities to promote best practice in learning enhancement to include:– Evidence of providing high level strategic advice and direction to senior colleagues on approaches to learning enhancement in an academic setting
– Evidence of delivering substantial transformational change (people and processes) with demonstrable evidence of success in a higher education setting
– Evidence of enhancing student outcomes through significant service enhancement to include the implementation of sector-leading pedagogic practice in a learning environment
– Evidence of advanced analytical and problem-solving capabilities to identify and deliver solutions across broad management functions
– Evidence of successful strategic planning and alignment of initiatives with institutional commitmentsPlease find out employee benefits on our website.Ulster University holds a Silver Athena SWAN Award in recognition of our commitment to advancing Gender equality. You can read more about what this means on our University website. The University has a range of initiatives to support a family friendly working environment, including flexible working.So, if you’d like to join us as Head of Academic Engagement, please apply via the button shown.The University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community, particularly from those with disabilities. Appointment will be made on merit.
Expected salary
£57729 – 66895 per year
Location
Belfast – Coleraine, Co Londonderry
Job date
Sat, 04 May 2024 05:57:58 GMT
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