Director of Education Technologies and Learning Environments – 104201 – Academic Services
University of Birmingham
Job Description:Position DetailsAcademic ServicesLocation: University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham UKFull timeCompetitive SalaryPermanentClosing date: 11 November 2024BackgroundThe Director of Education Technologies and Learning Environments is a new role for the University of Birmingham that will provide critical leadership and service delivery expertise in developing our teaching and learning physical and digital infrastructure. In line with the University’s ambition to be ranked as a top 50 institution globally by 2030, the Director of Education Technologies and Learning Environments will be responsible for delivering an innovative and cohesive approach to the development, maintenance and optimal utilisation of technologies supporting education delivery. This will include helping to shape how technology is used in education delivery, and responsibility for defining how we develop and use our teaching and learning spaces across the University.This appointment provides an exciting opportunity at the heart of the University, working closely with the Pro-
Vice-Chancellor (Education) and Academic Registrar and their teams, along with a variety of key academic and professional services stakeholders. As a new appointment in a strategic priority area, the post-holder will be visible to the University Executive Board (UEB) and Council members. To succeed, the Director must be able to influence at an executive level and have impact on strategic decision making, as well as leading effective service delivery.Role SummaryThe Director will join the Libraries & Learning Resources Senior Leadership Team, reporting to the Director of Libraries & Learning Resources. They will also be a member of the Academic Registrar’s Senior Leadership Team and will be expected to engage with this peer group and beyond to contribute to ongoing collaborative work and strategic development across the University. While the Director will have deep knowledge in the fields of education and relevant technologies and infrastructure, they will also have experience of successfully delivering service transformation and change, as well as a successful record of programme and project delivery. Intellectually confident, and with the personal qualities to succeed in a highly complex University, the Director will have the influencing and relationship skills to build rapport and trust with diverse groups and individuals across the University. While specific HE experience is not essential, experience of working in the education field, in the context of learning technologies and environments, is required.As with all senior roles at Birmingham, the Director is expected to be active and influential nationally as well
as locally, acting as an effective ambassador for the University and bringing back to the University best practice.Main Duties
these optimally. This vision will be presented at Executive level and to Council. Given the strategic importance of this area, presentations and engagement at these levels are to be expected from an early stage. * The creation of a new team, bringing together existing services and co-ordinating education-relevant technical and digital functions across IT Services and Academic Services. This will involve developing a cohesive and innovative approach to the management and maintenance of our education technologies and teaching & learning environments and ensuring excellent standards of support.
and learning spaces. * Demonstrate credibility as a senior ambassador for the University, driving relationships and purposeful interactions with the wider sector and relevant partners, including in the commercial realm.
Lead the new team and develop the expertise and capabilities of the staff within it, as well as managing the service budget and resources efficiently and effectively, including institutional budgets for the maintenance and management of teaching & learning spaces. * Articulate an identity for the new team which is clearly communicable and understandable across the breadth of relevant stakeholders within the University, including a clear remit and service standards, with effective on-going communication. This should place students very much at the heart of service delivery.
Person Specification
are identified and leveraged. * The ability to lead successful transformation change and development, and delivering business change, using different approaches dependent on the context.
of project and performance management. A relevant qualification would be desirable but is not essential. * The ability to think and act strategically and develop and communicate a compelling vision for the future of the new unit, identifying what is most critical to delivering the University’s objectives and to prioritise effort and resources accordingly.
face of disagreement and challenge, alongside demonstrable evidence of an ability to engage with
others in a manner which builds support for change when this is necessary. * A commitment to continuous improvement in service delivery, retaining a clear principle that students should be at the heart of what we do.
well as embedding these across the new service.Further details can be foundInformal enquiries to Diane Job ( ), Director of Libraries & Learning Resources, or Dr Emma Robinson ( ), Academic RegistrarIndicative interview dates – Monday 18 November – Monday 25 November 2024 (inclusive)We believe there is no such thing as a ‘typical’ member of University of Birmingham staff and that diversity in its many forms is a strength that underpins the exchange of ideas, innovation and debate at the heart of University life. We are committed to proactively addressing the barriers experienced by some groups in our community and are proud to hold Athena SWAN, Race Equality Charter and Disability Confident accreditations. We have an Equality Diversity and Inclusion Centre that focuses on continuously improving the University as a fair and inclusive place to work where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. We are also committed to sustainability, which is a key part of our strategy. You can find out more about our work to create a fairer university for everyone on our website.
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