Interim Academic Registrar
Reporting to the Senior Tutor, you will join as an Interim Academic Registrar to lead the team in the Academic Office for a 6-month period whilst they recruit for the permanent member of staff. It is essential that you have previous experience in a similar role within a constituent College of the University of Oxford, in order to hit the ground running and give clear direction and guidance to the academic office team whilst also supporting the Senior Tutor and working with other College staff.
Interim Academic Registrar Responsibilities
As a senior management role, the Interim Academic Registrar duties will include but not be limited to:
Managing the academic administrative requirements of the College including on-course support for undergraduate and postgraduate students, from admission to graduation
Working as a Trusted Advisor to the Senior Tutor and Provost for academic office affairs and working with other College officers including strategic oversight and risk management
Attending committee meetings as a College representative
Ensuring academic information on policies, procedures and regulations is accurately disseminated within the College
Liaising with and supporting students, academic staff, College officers, Tutors, Lecturers and other members of the College
Ensuring appropriate measures are in place to track and support student progress
Working with Tutors to monitor student's academic performance and handle administration and documentation of the academic disciplinary process and policies
Managing a team of Academic Office staff, ensuring an efficient and effective service is provided
Interim Academic Registrar Rewards
This is a full-time 6 month interim position, working 35 hours per week, with a minimum of 4 days a week on-site in Oxford. Working hours are 08:30-17:30, Monday to Friday. Occasional evening or weekend work may be required and time off will be given in lieu.
Alongside a competitive salary, you will be eligible for 38 days annual leave including bank holidays and Christmas closure. The post is pensionable under the contributable Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS). You will have free meals in Hall on days you are working at the College site (except on days when the kitchens are closed). Other benefits include the use of the College's gym and sports facilities, and access to training courses as deemed necessary.
The Company
You will join a leading Oxford College.
Interim Academic Registrar Experience
To be successful in this role, it is essential that you have extensive experience in a similar Academic Offie role at a senior leadership level within a constituent OXFORD College, within the University of Oxford structure, or within an Oxford higher education setting. You must have experience and knowledge of the inherent Oxford College academic systems and governance. You will have a can-do attitude and be a team player, and exceptional leader, willing to roll your sleeves up and get involved to ensure your team have everything they need to succeed. You must excel at building relationships and be comfortable and happy getting to know different college departments to support the strategic and operational management of the academic office services. You will have experience of developing and embedding policies and of handling sensitive and confidential information. With direct management of academic office members of staff, you will have demonstrable and proven senior leadership experience and the capability to support a team through change. You must be educated to degree level or possess an equivalent professional qualification with proven analytical and critical thinking skills. You must be willing to do hands-on administrative duties and support Academic staff and students across their full journey at the College.
You must be able to be on site 4 days a week.
How to apply for this Interim Academic Registrar position
Please send an up to date CV and cover letter to
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