9493 - Graduate School Manager

UE07 £37,099 to £44,263 per annum (A revised salary range for this grade of £39,347 to £46,974 is planned to take effect from Spring 2024)
School of Chemistry
Contract type - Open-Ended
Full Time - 35 Hours Per Week
We are looking for a dynamic, effective, and motivated Graduate School Manager to manage all aspects of administrative support for the Graduate School at the School of Chemistry.
The professional team servicing the Graduate School is a key element in the success of our postgraduate research students, and the world-class research that they, along with our research teams, conduct here in the School of Chemistry.
The Opportunity:
This new regraded role is part of a restructure of the administration of the Graduate School and so represents the opportunity for the post-holder to bring their ideas, and experience to bear in continuing to develop the Graduate School.
As our colleague, you will manage all administration of the Graduate School, and bring a proactive attitude to continuous improvement and ideas for strategic development of the Graduate School to best support our School’s research ambitions.
You will develop and contribute your expertise in the postgraduate research student lifecycle to support the Director of the Graduate School and our academic colleagues in their roles as PGR student supervisors.
We look forward to considering your application.
The School of Chemistry strives to be a diverse and inclusive community. We particularly welcome applications from candidates belonging to groups that have been traditionally under-represented in student administration.
Please note your application should include both :
an up-to-date C.V.
AND
a cover letter or supporting statement addressing your suitability and motivation for this role.
Informal enquiries are very welcome. You can ask questions or discuss the post with Dr Jean O’Donoghue, Head of Student Experience. Email: j.odonoghue@ed.ac.uk
Your skills and attributes for success:
You have high-level problem solving and analytical ability along with excellent organisational skills.
You have experience of using your initiative and independent judgement to make the best decisions for your team and the community you serve
You have strong interpersonal skills and have a collaborative approach to working flexibly with colleagues at all levels
You work well as part of a team and have experience of coordinating your work with those of colleagues to achieve excellent service provision.