Academic Manager EAP

2 days ago

Derby, Derby, United Kingdom University of Derby Full time
Job Title: Academic Manager EAP

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Academic Manager to join our team at the University of Derby. As a key member of our academic services team, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality academic enhancement services that support the learning and teaching priorities of the University.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the development and management of the Library's operational support for teaching, learning and academic skills, placing strong focus on continuous improvement to align with university priorities.
  • Build and lead positive and effective relationships with academic colleagues in order to support the learning and teaching priorities of the University through Library service provision.
  • Develop and implement operational plans associated with academic enhancement, ensuring effective measures and benchmarks are used to monitor progress.
  • Lead the development, implementation and currency of an academic skills framework designed to enhance taught student confidence in their academic skillsets.
  • Oversee the capture and collation of data relevant to academic enhancement.
  • Maintain an understanding of the education regulatory and Policy environments, standards, best practice and developments of significance in the provision of academic enhancement and skills services.
  • Provide specialist advice and guidance across the University in respect of academic enhancement and skills.
  • Contribute towards the evaluation of scholarly content provision, with a particular focus on ensuring value and alignment with the University's learning and teaching ambitions.
  • Collaborate on reviewing, developing and implementing relevant University Policies and procedures relating to academic enhancement and skills.
  • Lead collaborative work to design and deliver academic enhancement contributions that further the University's Access & Participation Plan and civic priorities.
  • Provide line management to reporting colleagues, defining agreed objectives, securing effective performance management and fostering inclusive approaches to service development.
  • Actively participate as a member of working groups across the Library and, where relevant, the wider University to develop and implement Policies and procedures, contribute towards decision-making, resolve issues and implement assigned projects.
  • Lead and deliver projects aligned to the strategic priorities of the Library.
  • Actively promote and support inclusion through operational activities undertaken through the role.
  • Undertake continuous personal and professional development in support of the role.

Requirements:

  • Level 6 qualification, such as an undergraduate degree or relevant professional experience.
  • Experience of managing and delivering successful projects in a professional context.
  • Knowledge of regulatory conditions, Policy and practice in Higher Education teaching, learning and academic skills.
  • Ability to critically analyse services and processes, utilising data and evidence to inform strategic development.
  • Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion with the ability to role model, adhere to and advocate the University's Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy.
  • Postgraduate or additional relevant professional qualification.
  • Experience of working within an academic library.
  • Knowledge of information literacy principles and skills relevant to academic success.
  • An understanding of search strategies pertaining to academic literature.

Benefits:

  • Generous annual leave entitlement of 38 days inclusive of bank holidays and concessionary days (pro rata).
  • Local Government Pension Scheme.
  • Suite of holistic wellbeing benefits and support including family-friendly policies, generous sick pay provision and comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.
  • Access to a variety of staff discounts at high street retailers.
  • Discounted onsite gym.
  • Discounted access to Devonshire Spa.
  • Holiday trading.
  • Cycle to Work scheme.
  • A flexible working environment.
  • A commitment to personal and professional development.

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