Programme Officer - London, United Kingdom - King's College London

King's College London

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London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Job description

The Programme Officer is the first poisupports students and academic staff as the first point of contact for queries.

They are responsible for essential work to support the delivery of our undergraduate programmes within the Faculty of Life Sciences & Medicine (FoLSM) and for ensuring that student lifecycle activities run smoothly, making sure that our students and staff experience our services in a seamless and effective manner.

With support to develop a working knowledge of regulations and processes, the Programme Officer is a valued member of the team with a keen eye for accuracy and detail.

Benefits:

This post will be offered on an indefinite contract

This is a full-time post

Key responsibilities

This post will be offered on an indefinite contract

Support student lifecycle processes from preenrolment activities, through induction and registration to graduation and beyond, utilising systems and databases e.g., student records systems and virtual learning environmentsaccordingly, and in accordance with best practice, ensuring consistency of data and identifying and resolving issues
Support all student assessment processes in line with university deadlines and regulations and faculty and external requirements
Assist in ensuring that quality assurance requirements and, where required, accreditation requirements are met for relevant programmes. Support student, module and programme evaluation processes in line with current university best practice.
Servicing committees as directed by your line manager
Actively participate in the development and improvement of programmes and processes to support students and academic staff through identifying and suggesting improvements based on user feedback
Work flexibly as part of a team, supporting others in times of highvolume activity, providing cover and supporting the training and development of new staff members
Take responsibility for own performance and development, through agreeing clear performance objectives, maintaining uptodate knowledge and reflecting on own performance
Take personal accountability for the data quality of student records, ensuring records are accurately maintained in accordance with the agreed retention schedules

Skills, knowledge, and experience

Essential criteria

Excellent written and oral communication skills including the ability to draft documents and correspondence
Excellent organisation and time management skills
Strong numeracy skills and ability to analyse complex numerical data
Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages and the ability to work on new systems
Methodical, detail oriented and flexible in approach to work, maintaining a high level of accuracy
Ability to work with a broad range of stakeholders in a professional and assured manner
Proactive with the ability to work independently as well as delivering within a team
Curious, customer service oriented, with a commitment to personal accountability and continuous improvement
Comfortable with adapting to change, driving own professional development
Commitment to equality and diversity in the workplace

Desirable criteria

Degree level or equivalent qualification or experience
Experience in the use of databases, student records systems (such as SITS) and website content management systems
Prior experience of working in a customer facing environment
Experience of using virtual learning environments

Further information

Interviews are provisionally scheduled for 20th March 2023