Overview
We have an exciting opportunity with our Centre for Graduate Prospects for an Academic Development Officer (Employability & Enterprise). Fixed term until 31/07/2026 covering staff secondment, you will support the embedding of employability and enterprise across the University of Sunderland, and the creation of confident and motivated students who develop into professional, adaptable and engaged graduates, by ensuring that: -Enterprise and employability are embedded into the curriculum and wider student experience by supporting the design and delivery of relevant programmes and support interventions. - Academics and Centre for Graduate Prospects (CfGP) colleagues are supported in the planning and development of enterprise and employability education in the curriculum. - Students can learn how to develop self-awareness and self-efficacy as well as experience a variety of work contexts and develop economic, social and/or cultural value for others.
The successful candidate will have a proven knowledge and experience of developing and delivering embedded employability and/or enterprise education in partnership with academic staff. As well as experience in developing and delivering professional development in curriculum development and effective pedagogy. You will be a strong communicator with the ability to work collaboratively across a range of teams and groups of stakeholders.
The University of Sunderland offers life-changing opportunities for 27,500 students across its campuses in Sunderland, London, Hong Kong, and through global partnerships with learning institutions in 19 countries. We\'re proud to be a top 50 UK university (Guardian University Guide 2024), with top-quality facilities, inclusive culture, and our vibrant, ever-changing city. The University of Sunderland is in an exciting phase of its development with a new vision and redefined strategic ambitions designed to take advantage of the ever-changing higher education landscape at home and overseas.
Our University is not just a place of academic excellence, but also a community that embraces inclusivity and support. We value our staff and offer a rewarding package that goes beyond just salary. At the University of Sunderland, we prioritise not only your professional growth but also your happiness and well-being.
Responsibilities
* Embed enterprise and employability into the curriculum and wider student experience by supporting the design and delivery of relevant programmes and support interventions.
* Support Academics and CfGP colleagues in the planning and development of enterprise and employability education in the curriculum.
* Enable students to learn how to develop self-awareness and self-efficacy as well as experience a variety of work contexts and develop economic, social and/or cultural value for others.
Qualifications
The successful candidate will have a proven knowledge and experience of developing and delivering embedded employability and/or enterprise education in partnership with academic staff. As well as experience in developing and delivering professional development in curriculum development and effective pedagogy. You will be a strong communicator with the ability to work collaboratively across a range of teams and groups of stakeholders.
Benefits
* Enjoy a generous annual leave entitlement of 36 days, along with an additional 5 closure days over the Christmas break and 8 Bank Holidays.
* Enrolment into our pension scheme, ensuring your financial security for the future.
* Access to our "My Lifestyle Benefits Platform", where you can enjoy online discounts at hundreds of retailers every day. Plus, take advantage of exclusive schemes that allow you to purchase a new car, bike, or technology at a discounted rate.
* Your health and well-being are important to us. That\'s why we provide access to discounted private medical insurance, health cash plans, and guidance on financial well-being.
* Maintaining an active lifestyle is made easy with discounted membership for CitySpace Fitness, our state-of-the-art facility for sports and social activities.
Equality, diversity & inclusion
We strongly believe that an inclusive university, where a diverse range of individuals feel valued and have equal opportunity to get into work and reach their potential, is good for our staff, students, university, and society. Our work on equality, diversity and inclusivity has never been more important. We believe inclusivity is an essential value at the heart of what we do, and we want all our staff to be part of that journey with us. Our recent staff survey conducted in 2023 showed that 97% of our staff believed that we were committed to achieving an inclusive university.
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