Learning and Teaching Administrator - Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom - Newcastle University

Newcastle University
Newcastle University
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We are a world class research-intensive university. We deliver teaching and learning of the highest quality. We play a leading role in economic, social and cultural development of the North East of England. Attracting and retaining high-calibre people is fundamental to our continued success.

What's in it for you? Newcastle University is a great place to work, with excellent benefits.

We have a generous holiday package; plus the opportunity to buy more, great pension schemes and a number of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.

Newcastle is an inclusive global University community where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

As a University of Sanctuary, we aim to provide a welcoming place of safety for all, offering opportunities to people fleeing violence and persecution.


Salary:
£23,144 to £24,285 with progression to £26,396 per annum


Closing Date: 09 January 2023

The Role


To provide administrative support to ensure the smooth and effective running of the School's Master's in Medical Education programme including comprehensive administrative support for all areas of student studies across the full student lifecycle (from registration, through progression to completion) to ensure that School, Faculty and University policies, deadlines and standards are met.

The balance of responsibilities will vary according to the nature and scale of the programmes within the School.
There is the potential for this role to be offered as a secondment opportunity.


The University is committed to providing a great range of benefits and discounts for our colleagues, which includes: excellent pension provision; an on-site sports centre and library; flexible working options; a minimum of 37 days holiday (including public holidays), a Christmas closure period, and the option to purchase a further two weeks additional leave per year; family friendly leave policies; discounted travel for the Metro and local bus services; 24 hour employee assistance phone line and web portal to provide support and advice with a wide variety of life's issues; and discounts for national retailers.

You can find out more on our benefits web page.

Maternity Cover Fixed Term until 22 December 2023 (approx. 10 months)

Interviews are due to be held on 20 January 2023.

For more information about the Faculty of Medical Sciences please visit here.
For more information about the School of Medicine please visit here.


The School/Institute holds a silver Athena SWAN award in addition to the University's silver award in recognition of our good employment practices for the advancement of gender equality.

The University also holds the HR Excellence in Research award for our work to support the career development of our researchers, and is a member of the Euraxess initiative supporting researchers in Europe.

Key Accountabilities

  • To provide administrative support to the learning and teaching function of the School across the full student lifecycle (from registration, through progression to completion)
  • Responsible for inputting amendments to annual documentation such as modules and regulations
  • Responsible for ensuring up to date information is uploaded to the appropriate University systems. In addition, to be responsible for inputting updates of teaching materials on University systems as they arise, and the timely distribution of materials to staff and students
  • Responsible for checking and updating student data using University systems, including ensuring students are appropriately registered for modules as required
  • Responsible for receipt and collation of assessment materials from academic colleagues, for tracking assessed work out for marking and chasing to ensure it is processed within expected timescales. In addition, transcribing or uploading marks to relevant University systems
  • To support the administration of processes relating to adjustments required for students with wellbeing issues or personal extenuating circumstances
  • To support the collation of timetable requirements in agreed timescales and, liaising with academic staff regarding requirements, advising on constraints and practicalities of requests
  • To provide support for the allocation of research projects to students
  • Where appropriate to act as secretary to designated meetings, including agenda preparation and circulation, minute taking and monitoring progress of actions
  • Responsible for setting up on University systems evaluations for students to complete
  • Any other duties within the scope and general nature of the grade which may be required. This includes some flexibility in working hours and may include occasional weekend working (in the region of two Saturdays per year)
The Person (Essential)

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

  • Working knowledge of relevant systems equipment, processes and procedures including standard software packages
  • Appreciation of the standards for the conduct and output of the role
  • Ability to communica
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