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Academic Registry
Full Time - Open Ended
Loughborough University’s outstanding academic student experience is underpinned by high-quality student-facing services together with excellent processes, systems and data, delivered through a collaborative partnership between Academic Registry and Schools. An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Academic Registry, providing leadership on the delivery of major student lifecycle events and leadership of student records and related student administration processes.
The role includes lead responsibility for key student lifecycle events, including registration and graduation, provides University-level leadership on student record management, and plays a key role in handing complex student cases. We are seeking a proactive, well-organised individual, able to communicate and collaborate effectively with a range of stakeholders across the institution. Applicants should have substantial higher education administration experience, ideally working in a student-related context.
At Loughborough University we are committed to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and making the University a place where both students and staff feel valued and are able to realise their full potential. An appreciation of the importance of and a commitment to EDI is therefore essential.
The successful candidate will join a high-performing team with strong people, data and digital skills. Alongside the variety of the annual student lifecycle, the post-holder will be integral to key Registry projects which aim improve our systems and processes. Career progression from this role is likely to be varied, with opportunities around process change and business improvement, event management, and higher education administration leadership and management. Training and development will be provided across all aspects of the role.
Academic Registry make a vital contribution to the University’s continued success in the National Student Survey and the University is ranked in the top 10 of all major national league tables. We offer flexible working to colleagues where possible and understand the importance of a good work/life balance. The post will be mostly based on campus, with some opportunities for home working in line with the University’s dynamic working arrangements. In addition to working for an employer of choice on our stunning East Midlands campus, we offer an excellent range of benefits to our employees and pride ourselves on being family friendly.
For more information on the role please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.
For any informal enquiries regarding the post, please contact the line manager, Daniel Norton, Head of Student Records and Operations, via email: D.Norton2@lboro.ac.uk.
Application closing date: 23rd September 2024
Interviews: Monday 7th October