At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead academic operations and enhance the student experience at a top university.
- Company: Join the University of Liverpool, celebrating its 150th anniversary with a commitment to excellence.
- Benefits: Inclusive culture, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: We value diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on education and student success in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Substantial leadership experience in academic administration and change management.
The predicted salary is between 75150 - 91850 £ per year.
Working at the University of Liverpool allows you to be a part of our future. Our ambition to be a Top 100 university can only be realised through the talents, expertise and endeavours of our people. Placing our values at its heart, our vision is to foster an inspirational, welcoming and inclusive culture in which every colleague is valued, respected, and able to thrive and reach their full potential.
As the Director of Academic Operations, you will be responsible for leading teams focused on academic operations and administrative support delivering student records administration, exams and assessments, timetabling, student conduct, complaints and other casework and compliance, and UKVI compliance. The Director will be a senior leader within the Student Experience and Enhancement (SEE) Directorate and will lead initiatives that inform education organisation and administration policy and strategy, enhance the student learning experience, improve academic outcomes and embed inclusive, digitally enabled practices across our provision.
Operating with significant autonomy and strategic visibility, you will work closely with senior leaders including the Chief Operating Officer, Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Education, Associate Pro-Vice-Chancellors for Education, and you will also play a key role in major institutional committees and act as deputy for the Director of SEE when required.
To apply you must have substantial leadership experience in academic administration / operations in at least three of the team areas identified above, and have experience of leading change (strategic, cultural, digital) with an ability to navigate through complexity, manage challenge, balance priorities and risk, and ultimately find solutions.
If this sounds like the role for you then we would love to hear from you.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: We are committed to enhancing a workforce as diverse as our community and particularly encourage applicants who are of minoritised genders and ethnic backgrounds, living with a disability, and/or are members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
Director of Academic Operations in Liverpool employer: Corehr
As a leading research institution, we offer an exceptional environment for postdoctoral researchers to thrive, particularly in the vibrant city of Liverpool. Our commitment to collaboration across prestigious universities fosters a dynamic work culture that prioritises innovation and inclusivity, while our hybrid working model supports a healthy work-life balance. With ample opportunities for professional growth and a focus on diversity, we are dedicated to creating a meaningful and rewarding experience for all employees.
