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"""DEPARTMENT FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION Rewley House, 1 Wellington Square, Oxford OX1 2JA Tel: +44 (0)1865 270360 Fax: +44 (0)1865 280151 personnel@conted.ox.ac.uk www.conted.ox.ac.uk Job Description Summary Job title Assistant Course Manager Continuing Professional Development Department Continuing Education Location Rewley House, Wellington Square, Oxford Grade and salary Grade 6: £32,332 - £38,205 Hours Full-time (37.5 hours per week) Contract type Permanent Reporting to Deputy Head of Student Administration (Professional and Open Access Courses) Vacancy reference 172892 The role This is an exciting opportunity for the Assistant Course Manager (ACM) CPD to develop a portfolio of CPD courses by undertaking the development, marketing and delivery of self-financing short courses in a wide range of fields. You will be responsible for supervising a portfolio of short courses that take place in normal working hours and/or the weekends, which are face-to-face, hybrid, or online. You will provide support for the student lifecycle on these courses. You will liaise with colleagues in Oxford and with corporate and professional business external stakeholders, both in the UK and abroad on the development and delivery of existing and new bespoke programmes. The role requires you to develop strong and positive relations with counterparts in the university, academic tutors. You will deal with pre- and on-course administration and handling post-course enquiries. Whilst you will generally focus on managing the administration for your own portfolio of courses, you will be required to be flexible in supporting other colleagues in the team and across the Department, as and when required. You will be expected to work throughout the academic year and to facilitate some courses including weekends. Work during the year is likely to involve registering student arrivals in college or at Rewley House, and participating in welcome addresses to students. During the year, you will be expected to liaise with principal tutors, programme directors, course tutors, and external stakeholders to ensure the smooth running of each programme. Courses may run simultaneously in different locations. I. Primary Responsibilities Your duties will vary according to the specific nature of the courses you are responsible for, but will be centred around the following activities: Line management  Line manage the CPD team, which currently comprises of four Senior Course Administrators, across the Department. It will include staff recruitment, inductions, performance monitoring, conducting staff appraisals, and workload management.  Provide the team with support, guidance and training, including advice on complex cases, checking of nonroutine correspondence, and developing training support materials.  Ensure the team meets deadlines for the completion of tasks and projects. Supervision and contribution to improvement of processes  As ACM, you will provide support to the Deputy Head of Student Administration (DH), Professional and Open Access Courses.  You will be expected to develop a detailed knowledge of University and departmental policies and procedures relevant to your area of work, to enable you to advise both tutors and administrative colleagues accordingly.  You will be expected to actively contribute to the development and enhancement or processes and systems. This may include tasks such as: reviewing processes and providing ideas for improvements; acting as a team or departmental representative (or acting as Secretary) on departmental or University working groups or committees; taking on project work; coordinating and planning cross-team activities; and helping to develop instruction manuals/process notes.  You will take ownership of more complex courses, or new courses which require the introductions of new structures, processes and procedures.  You will arrange and participate in on-course and post-course meetings with colleagues in Rewley House in relation to student- and client-related issues. Pre-course administration  You will ensure that the scheduling of courses, for the entire portfolio, are accurate and rooms booked.  You will liaise with external clients, directors, tutors, and colleagues across Rewley House on the content and structure and delivery of the courses, including guest lecturers, associated field-trips, equipment, accommodation and catering requirements, etc.  You will ensure that all tutors have Right to Work documentation and process any application in a timely manner.  You will assist the PM with the drawing up of contracts for all of the courses and activities in your portfolio.  You will set up VLEs and Microsoft Teams sites for any online course delivery.  You will liaise with the PM, course directors and tutors to ensure the preparation and timely distribution of course information (e.g. content/reading/viewing lists) and other course-related teaching materials. 2 On-course administration  Acting as a first point of contact for business clients, students and tutors. This will include providing advice on routine and non-routine departmental and University policies and procedures. You will also be required to develop an excellent understanding of University systems, procedures, and conventions. This will apply not just to your own portfolio of courses, but to enable you to support the work of junior colleagues.  Ongoing monitoring of participant satisfaction through client and participant feedback and react accordingly.  Preparing contracts and claim forms (from templates) for external tutors and processing payment claims by tutors, by recording details in the relevant systems and spreadsheets.  Providing administrative support for quality assurance processes, such as participant feedback surveys.  Producing routine and non-routine correspondence (using templates where relevant) for participants and tutors.  Ensuring that information about students’ disabilities and/or alternative course delivery and assessment arrangements is recorded and passed to the relevant tutors or senior administrators. Financial management and transaction processing  Assisting senior staff (Assistant Director [AD}, DH, Finance Manager and Management Accountant) with quarterly budgets and forecasts for courses.  Monitoring budgets and forecasts against results.  Maintaining accurate records of course delivery costs (tutors, materials, meals, accommodation, travel, room hire, marketing, field trips, etc.) to assist in the creation, tracking, reporting and forecasting of programme budgets.  Controlling orders for goods and services, raising sales invoices, costing and pricing exercises, and ensuring adherence to departmental tendering and purchasing procedures.  Checking all expense claims/tutor forms prior to approval.  Raising sales invoices and assisting with debtor management. Publicity, promotion and website  With support from the marketing team, assist in preparing and updating the content of promotional and other publicity material (e.g. brochures, promotional emails, web pages) and in providing general administrative support for course promotion. General and team support  Providing general support to the AD and DH as required.  Supervising and assigning team duties and contributing to the general smooth running of the office. Other duties  All colleagues are expected to work flexibly across the Department to help other teams when required. 3  You will be expected to carry out such other clerical duties as may be required by the DH or their deputy from time–to-time. These may be in any of the premises in Oxford which are occupied by the Department for Continuing Education.  Check and approve contracts and payments for tutors, in accordance with University and departmental policies and processes.  Ensure strong working relationships between the team, with colleagues across the Department and wider collegiate University, and with key external stakeholders in the UK and overseas.  Draft reports and provide statistical data for courses and projects as requested.  Assist with department-wide events, such as the open days and the annual awards ceremony.  Liaise with venues (internal and external institutions) on catering requirements for special events. II. Requirements of the Post You will be experienced in the development and planning of CPD programmes, management of events, courses, programmes of education and training or allied activities. In addition, the ACM will have had experience in organising and promoting innovative ventures. The ACM will be expected to use their initiative at all times within a framework of performance objectives and financial controls, and have attention to detail in planning complex courses and events. The ACM will be expected to work with a degree of autonomy in this role. The ACM will also have an outgoing, professional approach and a positive orientation towards flexible collaboration. There is a strong emphasis on teamwork, in which willingness to help colleagues to cope with contingencies is paramount. The ACM must have a strong marketing awareness, be able to exercise authority appropriately, be diplomatic and able to negotiate contracts. The ACM should be able to communicate confidently with academics and administrative teams across the University. A high level of IT literacy is required. The Department uses a combination of Microsoft and other packages, including MS Office, and new customised administrative database and finance systems. Familiarity with these (or similar) software packages is required. The ACM is expected to use new technologies for efficient and creative communication and administration. III. Background to the portfolio The Short Courses CPD Portfolio provides short courses that are designed to provide high-level training and upskilling for researchers, practitioners and managers across a range of modern and high technology companies, and for professionals in allied organisations as well as for research and academic institutions. You will draw on the expertise of faculty from a range of the University’s departments as well as the close ties the portfolio develops with industry professionals. Closed bespoke courses are also designed for companies and other organisations. These can be tailored to meet the specific updating needs of staff, and can either be held on the company’s premises or at Oxford or delivered online. 4 There are many opportunities which the portfolio might choose to explore and the PM will play the major role in helping to identify these. Selection criteria Essential selection criteria Ref. Criteria Stage of the recruitment process when criteria will be considered (marked with ‘x’): Shortlisting E1 Demonstrable experience of successful administration relating to the delivery of short courses and/or residential events (e.g. conferences, courses, straining programmes) preferably in an HE or another educational environment. x Practical Exercise Interview x E2 Excellent accuracy and attention to detail. E3 Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage and monitor the development and administration of a number of simultaneously-delivered courses. x x E4 Very strong teamwork skills and demonstrable experience of successfully supervising staff. x x E5 Demonstrable experience of financial processing and/ or planning. x x E6 Ability to think innovatively and creatively, with good judgment, to solve complex problems. x x E7 Excellent communication skills (written and oral), and experience of successfully conveying detailed and complex information in a clear and understandable manner. x x Strong customer focus, excellent interpersonal skills and a high degree of intercultural communicative competence. x x E9 High degree of numeracy and experience of handling large volumes of data predominantly in MS Excel. x E10 Ability to work effectively with a significant degree of autonomy. x x E11 A high level of competence in using standard office IT applications, including word processing, spreadsheets and data management systems. 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You will also be asked to complete a health declaration so that you can tell us about any health conditions or disabilities for which you may need us to make appropriate adjustments. Please read the candidate notes on the University’s pre-employment screening procedures at: https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/pre-employment-checks About the University of Oxford Welcome to the University of Oxford. We aim to lead the world in research and education for the benefit of society both in the UK and globally. Oxford’s researchers engage with academic, commercial and cultural partners across the world to stimulate high-quality research and enable innovation through a broad range of social, policy and economic impacts. We believe our strengths lie both in empowering individuals and teams to address fundamental questions of global significance, while providing all our staff with a welcoming and inclusive workplace that enables everyone to develop and do their best work. 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Oxford University Department for Continuing Education (OUDCE) is seeking to appoint an Assistant Course Manager (ACM) for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Short Courses which is housed in the Department’s Professional and Open Access Courses section.  This is an exciting opportunity for the you to develop a portfolio of CPD courses by undertaking the development, marketing and delivery of self-financing short courses in a wide range of fields. 

 

The Short Courses CPD Portfolio provides short courses that are designed to provide high-level training and upskilling for researchers, practitioners and managers across a range of modern and high technology companies, and for professionals in allied organisations as well as for research and academic institutions.  You will draw on the expertise of faculty from a range of the University’s departments as well as the close ties the portfolio develops with industry professionals.   

 

About the role 

 

You will be responsible for supervising a portfolio of short courses that take place in normal working hours and/or the weekends, which are face-to-face, hybrid, or online. You will provide support for the student lifecycle on these courses and demonstrate excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage and monitor the development and administration of a number of simultaneously-delivered courses. 

 

You will liaise with colleagues in Oxford and with corporate and professional business external stakeholders, both in the UK and abroad on the development and delivery of existing and new bespoke programmes. The role requires you to develop strong and positive relations with counterparts in the university, for example, with other administrative teams and academic tutors. 

 

You will deal with pre- and on-course administration and handling post-course enquiries. Whilst you will generally focus on managing the administration for your own portfolio of courses, you will be required to be flexible in supporting other colleagues in the team and across the Department, as and when required. 

 

You will be expected to work throughout the academic year and to facilitate some courses including weekends. Work during the year is likely to involve registering student arrivals in college or at Rewley House, and participating in welcome addresses to students. During the year, you will be expected to liaise with principal tutors, programme directors, course tutors, and external stakeholders to ensure the smooth running of each programme. Courses may run simultaneously in different locations. 

 

This is a full-time (FTE) position, available on a permanent contract.  

 

About you 

 

You will be experienced in the development and planning of CPD programmes, management of events, courses, programmes of education and training or allied activities.    

In addition, you will have had experience in organising and promoting innovative ventures.   

You will be expected to use their initiative at all times within a framework of performance objectives and financial controls, and have attention to detail in planning complex courses and events. You will be expected to work with a degree of autonomy in this role. 

You will also have an outgoing, professional approach and a positive orientation towards flexible collaboration. There is a strong emphasis on teamwork, in which willingness to help colleagues to cope with contingencies and successfully supervise staff. 

You should have strong customer focus, excellent interpersonal skills and a high degree of intercultural communicative competence. 

You should be able to demonstrable the ability to forge strong relationships with internal, national and international stakeholders (preferably in an educational environment). 

You must have a strong financial experience, be able to exercise authority appropriately, plan and forecast budgets, and be able to negotiate contracts. 

A high level of IT literacy is required and you will have a high degree of numeracy and experience of handling large volumes of data predominantly in MS Excel.  The Department uses a combination of Microsoft and other packages, including MS Office, and new customised administrative database and finance systems.  Familiarity with these (or similar) software packages is required.  You are expected to use new technologies for efficient and creative communication and administration. 

 

About us 

 

OUDCE provides opportunities for people from a wide variety of backgrounds to benefit from the University’s rich and unique resources. We are ambitious and forward-thinking, with a strong sense of identity and community. Our mission is to inspire people locally, nationally and globally by extending access to Oxford’s world-class teaching and resources through flexible and inclusive opportunities for study and research.  

 

Colleagues uphold the uphold the Mission, Vision and Values of the Department and actively promote a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion. 

 

For more information, please visit: www.conted.ox.ac.uk   

 

What we offer 

Your happiness and wellbeing at work matters to us, so we offer a range of family friendly and financial benefits including: 

 


  • An excellent contributory pension scheme  


  • 38 days’ annual leave 


  • A comprehensive range of childcare services 


  • Family leave schemes 


  • Cycle loan scheme 


  • Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs 


  • Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans 



 

Application Process 

You will be required to upload the following documents: 

1  A covering letter/supporting statement which clearly states how you meet each of the  essential criteria for the post 

2  An up-to-date CV 

3  The contact details of two referees  

 

To make informal enquiries about the post please contact Dr Iain Landles at iain.landles@conted.ox.ac.uk  

 

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on 19 June 2024 

 

Interviews will take place during week commencing 1 July 2024 

 

Bring your expertise to the University of Oxford and be a part of a community that values creativity, diversity, and excellence. 

 

The University of Oxford is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals regardless of their background.
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You will draw on the expertise of faculty from a range of the University’s departments as well as the close ties the portfolio develops with industry professionals. **About the role ** You will be responsible for supervising a portfolio of short courses that take place in normal working hours and/or the weekends, which are face-to-face, hybrid, or online. You will provide support for the student lifecycle on these courses and demonstrate excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage and monitor the development and administration of a number of simultaneously-delivered courses. You will liaise with colleagues in Oxford and with corporate and professional business external stakeholders, both in the UK and abroad on the development and delivery of existing and new bespoke programmes. The role requires you to develop strong and positive relations with counterparts in the university, for example, with other administrative teams and academic tutors. You will deal with pre- and on-course administration and handling post-course enquiries. Whilst you will generally focus on managing the administration for your own portfolio of courses, you will be required to be flexible in supporting other colleagues in the team and across the Department, as and when required. You will be expected to work throughout the academic year and to facilitate some courses including weekends. Work during the year is likely to involve registering student arrivals in college or at Rewley House, and participating in welcome addresses to students. During the year, you will be expected to liaise with principal tutors, programme directors, course tutors, and external stakeholders to ensure the smooth running of each programme. Courses may run simultaneously in different locations. This is a full-time (FTE) position, available on a permanent contract. **About you ** You will be experienced in the development and planning of CPD programmes, management of events, courses, programmes of education and training or allied activities. In addition, you will have had experience in organising and promoting innovative ventures. You will be expected to use their initiative at all times within a framework of performance objectives and financial controls, and have attention to detail in planning complex courses and events. You will be expected to work with a degree of autonomy in this role. You will also have an outgoing, professional approach and a positive orientation towards flexible collaboration. There is a strong emphasis on teamwork, in which willingness to help colleagues to cope with contingencies and successfully supervise staff. You should have strong customer focus, excellent interpersonal skills and a high degree of intercultural communicative competence. You should be able to demonstrable the ability to forge strong relationships with internal, national and international stakeholders (preferably in an educational environment). You must have a strong financial experience, be able to exercise authority appropriately, plan and forecast budgets, and be able to negotiate contracts. A high level of IT literacy is required and you will have a high degree of numeracy and experience of handling large volumes of data predominantly in MS Excel. The Department uses a combination of Microsoft and other packages, including MS Office, and new customised administrative database and finance systems. Familiarity with these (or similar) software packages is required. You are expected to use new technologies for efficient and creative communication and administration. **About us ** OUDCE provides opportunities for people from a wide variety of backgrounds to benefit from the University’s rich and unique resources. We are ambitious and forward-thinking, with a strong sense of identity and community. Our mission is to inspire people locally, nationally and globally by extending access to Oxford’s world-class teaching and resources through flexible and inclusive opportunities for study and research. Colleagues uphold the uphold the Mission, Vision and Values of the Department and actively promote a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion. For more information, please visit: www.conted.ox.ac.uk **What we offer** Your happiness and wellbeing at work matters to us, so we offer a range of family friendly and financial benefits including: * An excellent contributory pension scheme * 38 days’ annual leave * A comprehensive range of childcare services * Family leave schemes * Cycle loan scheme * Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs * Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans Application Process You will be required to upload the following documents: 1 A covering letter/supporting statement which clearly states how you meet each of the essential criteria for the post 2 An up-to-date CV 3 The contact details of two referees To make informal enquiries about the post please contact Dr Iain Landles at iain.landles@conted.ox.ac.uk The closing date for applications is 12 noon on 19 June 2024 Interviews will take place during week commencing 1 July 2024 Bring your expertise to the University of Oxford and be a part of a community that values creativity, diversity, and excellence. 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