Address Applications are invited for an Academic Support Officer (1.0 FTE) withinthe School of Innovation and Technology at the Glasgow School of Art. You will be based at our Glasgow campus.
Reporting to the Academic Support Manager, the Academic Support Officer will be responsible for the following:
- Supporting the School of Innovation and Technology Operations across all locations.
- Directly supporting the Head of School with calendar management, logistical and one to one support.
- Directly supporting the Academic Support Manager and Operations Director.
- Academic committee minute taking and timely dissemination of Minutes/Action Tracker.
- Supporting recruitment activities by Academic Programmes through our Quercus/Discoverer system.
- Create and process Excel and Sharepoint documents to support the Operations of SIT.
- Work collaboratively with all staff and students in the Haldane Building and wider SIT to support PGT programme needs.
- Travel to Forres and The Hub (Glasgow) regularly to support Academic and Facilities compliance.
- Support and process Academic governance in relation to Boards of Studies meetings and local SSCC’s.
- Liaise with Professional Support Teams.
The successful candidate in this role will have the following experience and skills:
- Significant administrative experience.
- Excellent communications skills with strong written and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent knowledge and demonstratable use of relevant Microsoft applications including Excel, Word and Powerpoint, web-based tools, and software.
- Excellent timekeeping and attention to detail.
- Ability to problem solve and make decisions.
- Sound judgement, excellent time management, meticulous attention to detail and the ability to prioritise whilst working under pressure.
- Ability to work to agreed objectives, milestones, and deadlines.
- An ability to influence others and gain commitment to a common goal.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in cross-sector, cross-cultural or interdisciplinary environment.
For any queries about the role or to find more about working at the GSA, please contact our HR team o 0141 353 4456 or via email – hr@gsa.ac.uk
Closing date for submission of completed applications: 23:59pm, Friday 15th March 2024.
For full details and to apply online, please visit: https://gsa.engageats.co.uk/Vacancies/W/5033/0/420430/1337/academic-support-officer-1-0-fte
For information on GSA, please visit our website: https://www.gsa.ac.uk/
If you don’t currently have the right to work and live in the UK, we are able to offer sponsorship for Skilled Work Visas subject to UK Visa’s and Immigration (UKVI) requirements if the role meets the Home Office eligibility requirements. Details can be found on the Home Office website - https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
The Glasgow School of Art is committed to ensuring equality of opportunity in work and study. We strive to create and maintain an inclusive environment where all students and employees feel safe, understood and valued. Applications are welcomed from candidates regardless of age, disability, sex, ethnic or religious background, gender identity or sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, maternity, caring responsibilities or care experience.
We recognise we do not have the diversity of staff that we want and we particularly welcome and encourage applications from candidates who identify as being from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at The Glasgow School of Art.
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