The Department of Biochemistry, a large and flourishing academic community that enjoys a world-class reputation for both teaching and research, is embedded in the School of the Biological Sciences.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated, enthusiastic and positive individual to join our Teaching Office team, which is entering a new era under new leadership. You will make an important contribution to the effective administration and delivery of undergraduate education in the Department of Biochemistry and to the smooth running of our Teaching Office.
Based in a busy and friendly professional services team, reporting to the Departmental Administrator & General Manager, with day-to-day oversight by newly appointed co-Directors of Teaching, in this pivotal role, the successful candidate will provide support to academics, students and other professional services staff, to help ensure that all aspects of undergraduate teaching run smoothly throughout the year in a supportive work environment.
With great organisational skills, experience in planning and delivery of programmes and projects, excellent written and verbal communication skills, the successful candidate will have an evident ability to communicate with students and academics. They will have a real interest in this rewarding field and preferably some existing knowledge of higher education teaching and administration.
Being a confident team player who can work on your own initiative with high levels of accuracy and the ability to work to deadlines is prerequisite, as are excellent IT skills including knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, databases, webpages and email packages. Knowledge of, or willingness to learn Moodle (Virtual Learning Environment), Panopto (online video recording and hosting system) and other University computing systems such as CamSIS (the University's student records system).
The position is full time and is available on a permanent basis.
Full information about the role can be accessed via the link below.
Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.
Interviews are scheduled for Wednesday 3rd July 2024.
Informal discussions are welcome; please contact the Departmental Administrator & General Manager, Dr Katherine Wallington (email: [email protected]).
For further assistance, please contact the Biochemistry HR team via email: [email protected]
Please quote reference PH41854 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
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Further informationDepartment of Biochemistry, Central Cambridge
Salary£32,332-£38,205
ReferencePH41854
CategoryAssistant staff
Published29 May 2024
Closing date23 June 2024