Zhejiang University – University of Edinburgh (ZJU-UoE) Institute
International Campus, Haining, China
The Zhejiang University – University of Edinburgh (ZJU-UoE) Institute is seeking to recruit an experienced academic administrator to provide operational and strategic leadership for course and programme administration.
Established by two world-leading universities the primary mission of the ZJU-UoE Institute is to foster excellence in both education and research in biomedical sciences. The key roles of this post are to provide academic administrative support to the Executive Dean of the ZJU-UoE Institute and to advise senior academics and administrative staff in the formulation and execution of policy in relation to teaching delivery, quality assurance, quality enhancement and maintenance of the student record.
You will have proven administrative ability with relevant experience of management in a complex organization with evidence of potential for administrative leadership. Excellent written and oral communication in English is essential. Knowledge of University policies and procedures along with experience in supporting course and programme development & delivery within higher education is desirable.
The post will be located at the ZJU-UoE Institute, Haining, China and the contract of employment will be held with Zhejiang University. The post is for five years in the first instance. Subject to a satisfactory formal review at the end of year three it is intended that the post-holder will then move to an open-ended contract at the end of year five.
Applications should be made online at www.jobs.ed.ac.uk to meet the closing date.
Further particulars:
Candidate information:
The academic administrator post is associated with the recent establishment of the Zhejiang University-University of Edinburgh (ZJU-UoE) Institute (http://zjue.intl.zju.edu.cn)based at the International campus, Haining, China.The appointee will be involved in the development and delivery of the new Dual Award Honorsprogramme in Integrative Biomedical Sciences that is jointly delivered, in English, by colleagues from the ZJU-UoE Institute, Zhejiang University and University of Edinburgh. The post holder will work closely with the ZJU-UoE Executive Dean, Institute Executive and administration team and liaise extensively with partners at Zhejiang University and University of Edinburgh
The post is initially for 5 years, subject to successful formal review at the end of year 3 the post holder will transfer to an open ended contract. The post is available with immediate effect and it is expected that the post-holder will be in post no later than June 2017. The post is based at the ZJU-UoE Institute at the International campus, Haining China. The contract of employment will be held with Zhejiang University.
Applications containing a full CV, a concise statement of previous experience in academic administration and a brief outline of how you see this as an opportunity to develop your career should be made online at www.jobs.ed.ac.uk to meet the closing date. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to attend for interview. Applicants who wish to discuss the post in more detail should contact either Prof Mike Shipston (mike.shipston@ed.ac.uk) or Prof Linrong Lu (lu_linrong@zju.edu.cn).
Job Description
1. Job Details
Job title: ZJU-UoE Academic Administrator
School/Support Department: ZJU-UoE Institute, International Campus, Haining
Line manager: ZJU-UoE Executive Dean
2. Job Purpose
Provide support to the ZJU-UoE Executive Dean and advise senior ZJU-UoE academics and administrative staff in the formulation and execution of policy in relation to teaching delivery, quality assurance, quality enhancement and students affairs. Manage the provision of administrative support for undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and provide leadership to administration staff and liaise with partners at Zhejiang University (Basic Medical Sciences) and University of Edinburgh (Biomedical Sciences).
3. Main Responsibilities
Approx. % of time
1.
Provide operational and strategic leadership for course and programme administration.Develop and manage the academic administration of the ZJU-UoE Institute within the policy and regulation framework established with the International Campus, UoE and ZJU. Manage and prioritise delivery of teaching support administration, in particular the use of procedures and systems that will lead to efficiency gains and improvements in the ZJU-UoE Institute activities. Oversee the collection, checking, storage and update of all teaching documentation and coordinate entries into the official data systems at ZJU-UoE institute.and ensure agreed data transfer to ZJU and UoE as required. Manage the record keeping for all student records in relation to programmes, courses and assessments. Liaise with the ZJU-UoE Institute Executive and International campus to develop appropriate services and systems. Responsibility for the ZJU-UoE Institute management of the examination process and ensuring that student with specific learning needs and special circumstances are dealt with appropriately and effectively. Responsible for academic administrative staff appointments, staff developments and disciplinary matters within the teaching administration team in accordance with ZJU-UoE Institute policies..
40%
2.
Curriculum development.Interact with academic and support staff to ensure that all course / programme proposals comply with ZJU-UoE Institute, ZJU International campus and University of Edinburgh Regulations and Policies. Make recommendations on curriculum development to the ZJU-UoE Executive Dean.
20%
3.
Teaching policy.Support the ZJU-UoE Executive Dean in review and development of local teaching policy in response to consultations and policy development at both ZJU and UoE. Provide policy and practice guidance and support for Programme / Course Organisers, Academic advisers and support staff. Ensure that documentation required for Quality Assurance, Teaching Programme Review and other review processes is collected and made available to staff as required.
20%
4.
Student Recruitment.Manage ZJU-UoE Institute student recruitment activity in consultation and agreement with UoE.Oversee the production of publicity materials for recruitment purposes, including the Prospectus and the organisation of schools liaison activities.
10%
5.
Contribute to overall strategic planning in the ZJU-UoE institute as a member of the Institute Executive and ensuring learning an detaching developments are within the framework of the cooperation agreement between ZJU and UoE. This will require engagement with partners at both ZJU Basic Medical Sciences and UoE Biomedical Sciences..
10%
4. Knowledge, Skills and Experience Needed for the Job
A university degree or other advanced qualification is essential and a broad interest in science education may be an advantage.
Proven administrative ability and relevant experience of management and administration within a complex organisation with evidence of the potential for leadership.
Excellent communication skills in English, written and oral, numeracy and computer literacy.
Knowledge of HE procedures and practices, university structures and administration isdesirable.
Ability to respond to issues of both long term and immediate importance.
Ability to create and maintain good working relationships with a wide range of contacts.
Website：https://www.vacancies.ed.ac.uk/
Vacancy Ref: : 038411
Closing Date : 27-Jan-2017
