Overview
We are seeking an experienced and visionary leader to join our Chief Student Officer's Directorate as Associate Director of Student and Academic Administration on an interim basis.
In this senior role, you will be accountable for developing and delivering high-performing services that underpin the University's Education and Student Experience strategies, supporting the entire student journey from enrolment to graduation. You will provide leadership to c.50 staff across student and academic administration, exams, graduation and awards, student records, fees, data and scheduling.
Responsibilities
* Accountable for developing and delivering high-performing services that underpin the University's Education and Student Experience strategies, supporting the entire student journey from enrolment to graduation.
* Provide leadership to c.50 staff across student and academic administration, exams, graduation and awards, student records, fees, data and scheduling.
Qualifications
* Leadership experience in a large, complex organisation within higher education.
* Deep knowledge of student administration and academic registry functions, including student records systems, assessment processes, timetabling and regulatory compliance.
* A proven track record of leading transformational change and delivering user-focused solutions.
* Strong financial and people management skills, with experience managing large teams and budgets.
* Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills, with the ability to build credibility and collaborate effectively with senior academic and professional colleagues.
About the University
This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join the University's senior professional services leadership team and make a lasting contribution to the success of our students and the academic community.
The University of Surrey is a global community of ideas and people, dedicated to life-changing education and research. We have a bold vision of what we want to achieve - shaping ourselves into one of the best universities in the world - which we are achieving through the talents and endeavour of every employee. Our culture empowers people to achieve this aim and to collectively, and individually, make a real difference.
Benefits
In addition to salary, you will receive a yearly incremental pay rise, generous annual leave entitlement of 25 days holiday plus 7 university closure days and 8 bank holidays (pro rata for part time roles), a generous pension, access to world-class leisure facilities on campus, a range of travel schemes, and supportive family friendly benefits including an excellent on-site nursery.
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