Academic Services – Registry
This senior management position represents an exciting opportunity to join Academic Affairs: a major division within Academic Services, with responsibility for a flagship institute at a leading global university. The post acts as a deputy to the Director of Registry and Academic Affairs, providing business continuity and strategic leadership across the whole of the Division, and having particular responsibility for cross-divisional activity: e.g. IT systems, processes, procurement (including budgetary responsibility). The postholder has oversight and leadership of the Higher Education Futures institute (HEFi). The University has launched HEFi to lead staff development in teaching and learning, research on Higher Education pedagogies, and digital support and innovation. HEFi combines academic services, delivery and leadership with academic research and has a remit to:
- Lead the development of evidence-based practice in higher education learning and teaching;
Secure funded research on higher education pedagogies and deliver internal and external publications; - Contribute to the expansion of our digital education capability
Constitute a highly respected evidence-based professional training unit for our academic staff which can deliver the UEB staff training target and develop and offer new signature ‘living lab’ (co-creation with students) and micro CPD programmes for all staff;
Act as a focal point for the recognition and reward of excellence in teaching and supporting student learning; and, - Raise the profile of the University and its education agenda and expertise nationally and internationally.The post-holder will support the Academic Director of HEFi on the creation of the institute, and lead on administration, operation and business development including responsibility for all Professional Services staff within HEFi (approximately 30 staff). Reporting to the Director of Registry and Academic Affairs, the post-holder will work closely with the Academic Director and other senior staff from across the Corporate Services of the University such as the Pro-Vice Chancellor (Education).
Duration of Post: 3rd September 2021
Welcome to Academic Affairs, a division of Academic Services at the University of Birmingham whose work underpins a student’s academic career from post-registration through to graduation and supports the University’s vision to become a leading global university — unlocking value and making important things happen.
Part of Academic Affairs, Registry is at the heart of Academic activity at the University, supporting and facilitating students and staff to work effectively by sharing knowledge and providing valuable expertise. The administration of teaching, learning, and assessment events enables academic endeavour while striving to improve the student experience. Registry is responsible for ensuring compliance with internal and external procedures, regulations and requirements, and is the definitive record-keeper of student information and programme details on behalf of the University.
Key functions of Registry include: definitive record keeping of student information and programme details on behalf of the University; supporting staff with academic and student-related Regulations and Codes of Practice and institutional and sector quality matters; examinations and results processing; review, approval and publication of programme and module information; student appeals and complaints; systems and processes for quality assurance and enhancement; collaborative partnerships; and development and support for academic and student IT systems.
The Higher Education Futures Institute (HEFi) within Academic Affairs supports academic staff to deliver effective and innovative teaching throughout their careers. The University of Birmingham is a research-intensive institution, and our research-led teaching ensures that our students are engaged in research-intensive learning.
HEFi brings into one institute all our staff development activity for academic staff and staff who support learning and teaching; digital education innovation and support; and research on teaching practice.
This is a great time to join Academic Affairs at the University of Birmingham. People are at the heart of what we are and do. We want to attract outstanding, inspirational, and talented people, support them to succeed, and celebrate their success. Join our team and have access to the best financial and physical resources, a beautiful campus occupying 276 acres of green parkland around the University and an intellectually stimulating and diverse community.
Job Reference 59465
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