Campus Academic Coordinator SAE London £30,000 – 36,000 (negotiable, depending on qualifications and experience) Full-time, permanent SAE Institute is a leading global provider of education for creative media industries with a current network of over 50 Colleges worldwide. SAE is part of the Navitas Group, which is a diversified global education provider that offers an extensive range of educational services for students and professionals. To support our expanding Higher Education portfolio, we are seeking to recruit an academic coordinator for our London campus. The Campus Academic Coordinator works within a dynamic, student centred environment that seeks to foster open intellectual inquiry, creative expression and the pursuit of lifelong learning. The Campus Academic Coordinator is responsible for providing leadership and management to a team of passionate and dedicated staff. Essential Criteria:  Demonstrated high level of communication skills both verbal and written;  Ability to plan, organise, prioritise and meet deadlines;  Postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline area/ 5 years Professional Industry experience and/or teaching experience and academic management/coordination)  Demonstrated client service orientation;  Proficient in the use of standard office software and database systems;  Proficient with the use of Internet and email;  Good extended knowledge of the creative media industries (programme discipline areas)  Ability to advise on the selection, development and use of appropriate educational strategies and technologies  Familiarity with and understanding of the key regulatory frameworks and relevant legislation for the United Kingdom  Willingness to pursue professional development opportunities;  Ability to work in and foster a harmonious working environment;  Senior management expertise  DBS check required  Must have rights to live and work in UK Desirable:  Creative media industry links  Experience as a Head/Dean of school Full details can be found in the attached position description What we offer A dynamic working environment, with a competitive remuneration package that will be negotiated with the successful candidates. SAE offers outstanding long-term career opportunities within the UK and abroad, and is values driven and an equal opportunity employer. Enquiries and applications, including the application form, cover letter and resume, should be sent to Tee Holden, Campus Manager SAE London, [email protected]. Applications close on 28th January 2015 17:00. We regret that due to the volume of the applications, only successful applicants will be contacted. 1 Position Description Title: Campus Academic Coordinator/Assistant Manager Business Division: Responsible to: 1. London SAE UK National Academic Quality Coordinator / Campus Manager Primary Objectives of Job: The primary role of the Campus Academic Coordinator (CAC) is to lead and manage the coordination and effective administration of approved educational programmes on campus, and to contribute to maintaining and enhancing the quality of the educational programmes within SAE Institute, United Kingdom. The CAC has academic oversight of all approved programmes offered on their campus, and ensures, in liaison with the Programme Coordinators, that the programmes are being effectively delivered, monitored and reviewed. As part of the Institute’s senior team the CAC is to ensure that the campus complies with internal national academic course standards, external regulatory frameworks and that standards ensuring equivalent student experience between appropriate SAE courses are effectively monitored and maintained. The CAC will ensure reliable implementation of approved academic policies and procedures in line with strategic priorities and organisational objectives and values. This role will assists the Campus Manager in the overall decision making and direction of the operation, working in as assistant manager and deputising for the Campus Manager as required. 2. Key Relationships: i. Students ii. National Academic Quality Coordinator iii. Campus Manager iv. Programme Coordinators v. Campus Academic Coordinators vi. Teaching Staff vii. Admin Staff 3. Key accountabilities that are part of the role: i. Provide academic leadership; ii. Support and implement the strategic directions of the Institute; iii. Ensure effective implementation of the Institute’s systems, procedures; iv. Enhance the quality of the educational experience for students; policies and v. Commitment to professional excellence in learning and teaching; vi. Maintain and enhance professional development and scholarly, creative and Industry knowledge. vii. Assist in the operational decision making and running of the campus viii. Deputise for the Campus Manager 4. Key Performance Indicators: i. Contribute to maintaining harmonious working relationships within the Institute; ii. Demonstrated leadership of campus academic staff; iii. Demonstrated performance in teaching, evidenced by positive feedback from stakeholders; iv. Successfully develop and maintain internal and external stakeholder relationships; v. Contribution to academic projects and initiatives as directed; vi. Effective implementation of the Institute’s policies and procedures; vii. All duties are carried out and completed as directed; viii. Implementation of the Institute’s management strategies; ix. 5. Timeliness in the execution of all duties. Key Competencies: Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: i. To oversee the coordination and effective administration of academic courses offered by the Institute at a particular campus, and to coordinate the work of lecturing and tutorial staff assigned to those courses; ii. Under the guidance of the National Academic Coordinator, to strive for national consistency in academic course standards and equivalent student experience between SAE Institute campuses in the UK; iii. To participate in and contribute to on-going curriculum development and review and assist in continuously improving programs and courses, to align with market needs and academic demand; iv. Liaise with the Campus Manager on to undertake academic staff recruitment and academic staff performance reviews for the campus; v. To ensure effective dissemination and distribution of published materials (hard copy and online) such as programme handbooks, module narratives and other approved information and materials for students and staff; vi. To be responsible for providing reliable, timely and accurate information and advice for students relating to learning, teaching and assessment matters throughout their course of studies, and to address and resolve course- related queries from staff and current and prospective students; vii. To assess the suitability of prospective students and students requesting course retake options, including the conduct of relevant interviews; viii. Ensure staff familiarity with the Institute’s policies and procedures and monitor their effective implementation; ix. Ensure academic staff familiarity with the Institute’s systems and processes inclusive of those used for assessment marking, attendance record-keeping, and academic record keeping; x. Oversee the scheduling and timetabling of all programmes at the campus including staffing and resource allocation; xi. Ensure that all administrative and assessment tasks associated with the delivery all programmes are completed on time; xii. Ensure the accurate keeping of all enrolled students’ performance using the Institute’s student administration system; xiii. Ensure that the Institute’s assessment and moderation policies and procedures are effectively implemented; xiv. Participation in examiners panel reviews; xv. Preparation and delivery of selected seminars and lectures; xvi. Chair the of Board of Studies; xvii. Monitor and report on academic staff equipment and resource requirements and requests; xviii. Attendance of relevant meetings, including staff meetings, and staff development sessions as required; xix. Preparation of relevant campus academic course reports; xx. Attendance of seminars, and events to maintain current Industry and sector knowledge; xxi. Represent and promote the Institute at formal events and open days; xxii. Other duties and project participation relating to academic support for students as requested by the National Academic Quality Coordinator or Campus Manager. 6. Selection Criteria: Essential i. Demonstrated high level of communication skills both verbal and written; ii. Ability to plan, organise, prioritise and meet deadlines; iii. Postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline area/ 5 years Professional Industry experience and/or teaching experience and academic management/coordination) iv. Demonstrated client service orientation; v. Proficient in the use of standard office software and database systems; vi. Proficient with the use of Internet and email; vii. Good extended knowledge of the creative media industries (programme discipline areas) viii. Ability to advise on the selection, development and use of appropriate educational strategies and technologies ix. Familiarity with and understanding of the key regulatory frameworks and relevant legislation for the United Kingdom x. Willingness to pursue professional development opportunities; xi. Ability to work in and foster a harmonious working environment; xii. Senior management expertise xiii. DBS check required xiv. Must have rights to live and work in UK Desirable i. Creative media industry links ii. Experience as a Head/Dean of school Job Application Form Position applied for: ........................................................................................................................... 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