At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead assessment and awards administration while managing a collaborative team.
- Company: Solent University, a progressive and inclusive institution.
- Benefits: Excellent benefits package and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team focused on enhancing student success and service delivery.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on students' academic journeys from enrolment to graduation.
- Qualifications: Experience in Higher Education and strong organisational skills required.
The predicted salary is between 37800 - 46200 £ per year.
Solent University is seeking an experienced Associate Academic Registrar to lead assessment, progression and awards administration.
You will manage a team, support academic departments, oversee examination boards, ensure regulatory compliance and drive service improvements.
We are looking for a collaborative leader with strong Higher Education experience and excellent organisational skills.
An opportunity has arisen within Solent University’s Academic Registry for an Associate Academic Registrar (Assessment, Progression and Awards).
Reporting to the Academic Registrar, and leading a team and working closely across teams, the postholder will support Solent’s academic departments and schools in the delivery of their strategies.
Working across the institution, the postholder has responsibility for providing high-quality administration and co-ordination of matters relating to assessment, progression and awards, from enrolment through to graduation.
Working within a wider team of Associate Academic Registrars, the postholder will be responsible for ensuring the assessment scaffolding is in place, and subsequently ensuring preparedness, for the Progression and Award Boards, including application of extenuating circumstances, managing curriculums for suspended returners, and engagement with external examiners.
The successful candidate will have a solid understanding of assessment practices across a complex range of provision, with the ability to work to regular and tight deadlines while providing a core service to students, academic colleagues and wider professional services.
Informed by the University’s values, the postholder will champion a risk-based and collaborative approach, using compliance as an enabler for ongoing enhancement and high-quality service delivery.
We are looking for a candidate who has a range of Higher Education experience and can evidence a track record of supporting academic areas while working at pace.
Experience of identifying process improvements and enhancements alongside an appreciation of the policies and procedures that the University operates is also beneficial.
Solent University offers an excellent benefits package. More Information.
We are Confident. We are Progressive. We are Inclusive. We Are Solent.
Associate Academic Registrar (Assessment, Progression and Awards) in Southampton employer: Solent University
Solent University is an exceptional employer that prioritises the wellbeing and success of its students and staff alike. With a collaborative work culture, ample opportunities for professional development, and a commitment to enhancing student outcomes, employees can thrive in a supportive environment that values innovation and inclusivity. Located in a vibrant city, the university offers unique advantages such as access to diverse resources and a dynamic community, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
