Programme Co-ordinator in Glasgow

This is a part-time opportunity for the role of Programme Co-ordinator at Glasgow Caledonian University, the largest and leading modern university in Scotland. We are committed to high-quality education and research supporting the communities we serve, with strong partnerships with employers to ensure our students achieve their career aspirations.

Glasgow Caledonian University is a Top university as ranked by the Guardian University Guide, the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide, and the Daily Mail University Guide. We are the only Scottish university with EcoCampus Platinum accreditation and were ranked second in Scotland for sustainability in the most recent People and Planet league table.

We have a wide range of professionally accredited courses and links with over industry partners, boasting the highest proportion of employed graduates, with 95% of students in employment or further study within six months of graduating (HESA). We also have the highest proportion of undergraduate level graduates in highly skilled occupations compared to other Scottish modern universities.

The Directorate of School Professional Services is looking to appoint a Programme Co-ordinator to provide administrative support associated with the University’s programmes, playing a central role in enhancing programmes and delivering an excellent student experience. The role holder will be a core member of the School of Health and Life Sciences programme team, working proactively and closely with Programme Leaders for effective management and enhancement of the student experience, providing expertise, knowledge, and assisting in programme monitoring and the production of student data to meet quality assurance standards. The role holder will also provide a flexible and professional support service in the student journey from enquiry through to Alumni.

The successful candidate should be educated to HND level or have equivalent relevant experience. The role is varied and will require the following:

• Demonstrable relevant administrative experience.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage and prioritise conflicting workloads.
• Evidence of working collaboratively as part of a team as well as the ability to work on own initiative.
• Experience of clerking meetings.
• Evidence of identifying opportunities for improvement and developing and implementing best practice.
• Proficient in MS Office packages, particularly Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• A working knowledge of Further / Higher Education, including the use of a student records system and experience of working in a student-facing role is desirable.

As the University for the Common Good, we are committed to embedding equality, diversity, and inclusion, as well as our values in everything that we do. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates who demonstrate these values.

Glasgow Caledonian University is committed to a fair and transparent recruitment process that is free from bias, aiming to attract and retain a high-performing workforce that makes a critical contribution to our success. The University holds the prestigious Athena Swan Silver institution award, recognising our significant record of activity and achievement in promoting gender equality across different disciplines. The University also holds the Race Equality Charter Bronze award, in recognition of our work to combat racism and support race equality.

As a Disability Confident 'Committed' employer, we strive to ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to disabled people. Although the Disability Confident 'Committed' level does not guarantee an interview for disabled applicants, we will make reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants during the recruitment process. The University also holds the ‘Carer Positive Established’ employer award, recognising our commitment to supporting staff with caring responsibilities.

Glasgow Caledonian University offers a range of benefits including opportunities for professional development, family-friendly policies, a cycle to work scheme, and onsite childcare facilities.