Location: Central London
This post is full time and permanent, working 35 hours per week.
We are seeking to appoint an Academic Standards Officer, who will be responsible for supervising the effective delivery of student casework relating to academic appeals, student complaints, student discipline, academic misconduct and fitness to practise. The post holder will also work closely with the academic Colleges and staff in Professional Services to ensure swift resolution of student casework.
The successful candidate will have a substantial knowledge of the application of academic regulations. Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential, as are independence of judgement, and the ability to evaluate complex issues and maintain confidentiality.
The Quality and Standards Office plays a key role in the development of the University’s quality assurance and academic regulatory frameworks, including the approval, monitoring and review of courses. It also provides a Committee Secretariat function and supports the University’s three Colleges in meeting their responsibility for quality assurance, academic standards and governance.
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At the University of Westminster, diversity, inclusion and equality of opportunity are at the core of how we engage with students, colleagues, applicants, visitors and all our stakeholders.
We are fully committed to enabling a supportive and safe learning and working environment which is equitable, diverse and inclusive, is based on mutual respect and trust, and in which harassment and discrimination are neither tolerated nor acceptable.
The University has adopted Smart Working principles to support and further our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion aims of being an inclusive, collaborative and flexible employer. Further details of Smart Working can be discussed at interview stage.
Closing date: midnight on 16 November 2023
Interviews are likely to be held on: 27 November 2023
Administrative contact (for queries only): [email protected]