SELBY COLLEGE
POST OF HIGHER EDUCATION ACADEMIC PRACTICE ADVISOR 0.5
Selby College offers high quality Higher Education provision at Levels 4, 5, 6 and 7 including Higher National Certificates and Diplomas, Foundation Degrees, Degrees, Top Up and CertEd/PGCE qualifications. Higher Education at Selby College is in a phase of expansion and we are looking for a forward-thinking, academically-focussed individual to take on this exciting new role to drive continuous improvement in Higher Education. We are looking for an outstanding practitioner with excellent communication skills to be able to support Higher Education staff across a range of curriculum areas. The successful candidate will have an excellent knowledge of Higher Education quality systems and take on responsibility for the enhancement of academic practices, in the support and development of Higher Education assessment, learning, teaching and research. We are looking for someone who is able to work as part of a small, focused and motivated team to enhance our capability using their knowledge/expertise.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
· In liaison with the Assistant Director of Higher Education and in accordance with awarding body and Quality Assurance Agency requirements, maintain oversight of a range of Higher Education academic and assessment practices including: Turnitin and assessment submissions; assignment brief verification; assessment policy compliance; feedback, marking and moderation activities etc.
· In liaison with the Assistant Director of Higher Education, initiate, develop and drive activities to enhance academic practice, learning and teaching and assessment including e-Learning.
· In liaison with the Assistant Director of Higher Education, initiate, develop and drive activities to promote research and scholarly activity for Higher Education staff.
· In collaboration with HE staff, carry out a range of HE training and development activities sharing best practice to enhance academic practice, learning and teaching, assessment and research in Higher Education programmes. This could include: advice and guidance, workshops, peer observation, training events, conferences, mentoring etc.
· Assist in the review of curriculum content, guiding/advising staff in relation to programme development, promoting cross-curricular delivery where appropriate, and contributing to programme approval and review processes.
· To perform all necessary administrative and managerial tasks associated with the post including:
o Liaising closely with awarding bodies (Universities, Pearson) and ensuring that all activities comply with regulations and align with the UK Quality Code for Higher Education/QAA
o Generating and contributing to relevant, accurate and high quality reporting systems for collating and synthesising information.
o Contributing to the development and growth of HE provision through student, staff, employer and stakeholder liaison and marketing activities
o Contributing to Higher Education quality processes including assisting with admissions, external and internal quality reviews, audits etc.
RESPONSIBLE TO
Assistant Director – Higher Education
GENERAL (All Staff)
1. Implement the College's current Quality Assurance systems.
2. Participate in staff training, development and appraisal systems to enhance personal performance and organisation effectiveness.
3. Adherence to College Policy on Equal Opportunities and Health and Safety.
4. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
5. Team participation: all members of teams are required to contribute to ensure team responsibilities are discharged as effectively as possible.
6. Work flexibly to meet the needs of the customers.
7. Any other duties appropriate to nature and grade of post.
TERMS & CONDITIONS
Hours: 18.5 Hours per week
Holidays: 25 days pro rata rising to 30 after 5 years service
Salary: Band 3 28,089 – 32,696
BENEFITS
· Occupational Pension
· Employee Development Scheme, annual £300 to spend on training of choice
· Staff Development to assist you to do your job
· Employee of the Month Scheme, £50 and extra days holiday to winner
· Nursery Provision
· Hair & Beauty salons on site
· Refectory & Training Restaurant
NOTE
This job description is current as at October 2015. In consultation with the post holder, it is liable to variation by the College to reflect actual, contemplated or proposed changes in or to the job.
SELBY COLLEGE
HIGHER EDUCATION ACADEMIC PRACTICE/ASSESSMENT ADVISOR
Qualifications / Essential / Desirable / HowIdentified
Educated to degree level / ü / A
Hold or be working towards a postgraduate qualification / ü / A
Hold a teaching qualification / ü
Knowledge and Understanding
Experience of teaching HE / ü / A/I
Experience in staff training or development or mentoring or observation / ü
Excellent understanding of assessment procedures and practices e.g. Turnitin, IV and moderation procedures / ü / A/I
Knowledge/experience of working with BTEC systems and procedures or University regulations / ü
Experience of involvement in writing/developing HE programmes (for HNC/D or HEI validated) / ü
Experience of e-Learning within a HE environment e.g. VLE, flipped learning etc. / ü / A/I
Good understanding of the UK Quality Code for Higher Education / ü / A/I
Understanding of the current issues in HE/College Higher Education / ü / A/I
Skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills / ü / A/I/R
Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail / ü / A/I/R
Excellent level of literacy / ü / A/I
Excellent IT skills / ü / A/I
Personal
Ability to work on own initiative, take responsibility and drive improvement / ü / A/I/R
Positive attitude / ü / A/I/R
Versatile with a flexible approach, able to work within a small team and adapt to meet the changing needs of the College / ü / A/I/R
Be an outstanding practitioner and lead by example / ü / A/I/R
Interested in developing your career and defining a more responsible role as the opportunity arises / ü / A/I
Key A - Application I - Interview R - References