Senior Policy Officer

5 days ago

Oxford, United Kingdom University Of Oxford Full time

Education Policy Support University Offices, Wellington Square, Oxford Permanent, full time (though 0.8 -1 FTE considered) The University of Oxford is a stimulating work environment, which enjoys an international reputation as a world-class centre of excellence.
Our research plays a key role in tackling many global challenges, from reducing our carbon emissions to developing vaccines during a pandemic.
DepartmentThe Education Policy Support Section supports the PVC Education in the development of education policy driven by student data insights and the management of quality assurance and enhancement across the collegiate University.
The section services Education Committee and its subcommittees, provides advice and guidance to departments, faculties and colleges within Oxford, and handles certain types of student cases.
The post-holder will be responsible for servicing one of the main subcommittees of Education Committee, developing and reviewing the University's policies, procedures and practices relating to quality assurance, and managing a student caseload.
What We Offer As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees' wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including: • An excellent contributory pension scheme• 38 days annual leave• A comprehensive range of childcare services• Family leave schemes• Cycle loan scheme• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans• Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs This role also offers the opportunity for some hybrid working, though you will be expected to be in the office at least 2-3 days a week.
About the Role The post-holder will carry out core functions of the Education Policy Support Section.
They will be responsible for developing, reviewing and implementing University policy on quality assurance matters.
This will involve servicing principal subcommittees and working groups of Education Committee, presenting proposals at main University committees, and steering ad hoc groups to deliver particular projects.
The postholder will take an active role in quality assurance processes, including reviewing proposals for new courses, changes to courses, and collaborative provision and preparing these for consideration by or on behalf of Education Committee, and maintaining the University's Examination Regulations.
The post-holder will handle sensitive and complex student dispensation and appeal cases on behalf of Education Committee, and will provide advice and guidance to administrative and academic staff across the collegiate University on all matters relating to education policy.
About YouThe post-holder will be able to demonstrate excellent organisational, analytical and communication skills, and to develop an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the University's education policy framework and governance structure.
You will be able to work effectively with senior members of staff across the University, support policy implementation through clear communication, guidance and advice, and represent the Section both within the University and at external events and organisations.
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