At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead administrative activities for Academic Appeals and Integrity cases, liaising with students and staff.
- Company: Join a supportive university committed to academic integrity and quality assurance.
- Benefits: Enjoy generous leave, flexible working, and a secure pension scheme.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for process improvement and career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' academic journeys while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Previous admin experience in Higher Education and strong organisational skills required.
The predicted salary is between 37694 - 37694 £ per year.
We are currently seeking an Academic Casework Officer who will take a lead in all administrative activities relating to the processing of Academic Appeal claims and Academic Integrity cases. This will include taking responsibility for liaising with students and academic members of staff and coordinating Panel meetings, and for formally communicating Appeal and Academic Integrity decisions to the relevant students, and for ensuring that the student record is updated correctly in line with these decisions.
About the Role
You will be an organised and detail-oriented Academic Casework Officer who will support the Academic Casework Manager in maintaining academic integrity and quality assurance across the University. You will lead the administration of Academic Appeals and Academic Integrity cases, acting as the key point of contact for students and academic staff, coordinating panel meetings, preparing documentation, recording outcomes, and ensuring student records are updated accurately. You will also support process improvements, policy reviews and training initiatives, helping to deliver a fair, efficient and professional casework service in line with University regulations.
About You
- Significant previous administrative experience, preferably in a Higher Education environment
- Ability to prioritise a busy workload and meet tight deadlines
- Ability to work on own initiative and be proactive in your approach
- Ability to use technical knowledge and apply in a practical situation
- Experience of working with student records and relevant systems, preferably SITS
- Experience of leading on the development and enhancement of organisational processes
- Previous experience of working in a student casework environment
Additional Information
Salary Grade 6 - Starting from £33,951 rising to £37,694 per annum. The salary range shows the potential maximum pay progression in addition to any annual inflationary increase to your pay. Please note that our default position is to appoint into the lower end of the range, unless there are exceptional circumstances.
Staff Benefits
- Generous pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme/Teacher's Pension Scheme).
- Enhanced paid leave - 41 - 46 days depending on the role (Full Time).
- Family friendly policies including hybrid working, flexible work environment, on-site nursery, and a sector-leading enhanced maternity scheme.
- Employee Assistance Programme which offers access to on-demand GP appointments, wellbeing support and advice, and access to counselling.
- Transport schemes including Electric Vehicle Scheme and Cycle to Work.
- Wide range of discounts and financial benefits, accessed through an easy-to-use app.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
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