Short Course Planning Assistant

You will assist with the planning and scheduling, coordination and delivery of onsite, online and customised short courses and activities. The role will work specified hours which may vary at different times in the year, which are confirmed on appointment. Working location may vary at certain times of the year.

Academic Enterprise (AE) leads the University of the Arts London’s enterprise driven income operations and is integral to the University’s long term development. Academic Enterprise’s mission is to increase the amount of income generated by the University from non-core teaching and research activities. It includes a number of successful existing business operations: UAL Short Courses Ltd (UALSC), the UAL Awarding Body, the Language Centre, the University’s Study Abroad programme and UAL ArtsTemps Ltd (UALAT) which manages the temporary and permanent employment of approximately 2,500 UAL students and graduates each year.

There are approximately 140 salaried staff and 1,100 hourly paid teaching staff and external moderators working in Academic Enterprise operations in all UAL’s colleges as well as central university services. Around 72,000 students study on short courses or qualifications offered by AE business units.

Why join us

For the fourth year running, University of the Arts London is the world’s second University for Art and Design in the QS World University Rankings® 2022. Our diverse and talented community comprises over 5,000 academic, professional, and technical staff. Together we are committed to social purpose. This includes creating a better a more sustainable world and championing race equality.

We offer highly creative working environments that inspire staff across all areas to fulfil their potential and continuous training to further develop their skills and expertise. We also offer hybrid and flexible working practices, and excellent staff benefits to improve your work life balance.

Your profile

Your profile should include -

• A high level of competency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Interest in fashion, arts, design or communications (desirable)
• Administrative support in a busy fast paced environment, ideally in FE or HE education, or similar setting
• Liaising with tutors and staff across the organisation
• Experience of and understanding of the art and design FE and HE education system. (desirable)
• Communicates effectively orally, in writing and/or using visual media
• Good interpersonal skills required to respond to face-to-face, E-mail and telephone enquiries
• Plans, prioritises and organises work to achieve objectives on time
• Ability to work independently with attention to detail
• Works collaboratively in a team, across the university and with relevant professional groups
• Provides a positive and responsive student or customer service. Demonstrates diplomacy and empathy
• Uses initiative and creativity to investigate and resolve day-to-day problems.

If you have any queries about this role, please contact Jaspreet Kaur, Resourcing Adviser via email RKEEstaffrecruitment@arts.ac.uk.

For full details on the assessment criteria and how to apply please click the apply button to be directed to our website. 

Closing date: 22 August 2022 23:55

We are committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments for all staff and students to work and learn – a university where we can be ourselves and reach our full potential. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and Staff Support Networks. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, and caring responsibility.

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