Graduate Studies Officer

**About the role**



We have an exciting opportunity to join the Graduate Studies Team in the
Department of Paediatrics as our Graduate Studies Officer.





You will play an important role in the contribution of administering effective
and efficient delivery of the postgraduate research courses within the
department.





You will be responsible for providing support on the day-to-day processes in
line with departmental and university requirements, and provide guidance to
students and staff, as well as co-ordinate student progression and milestones
through great communication and organisational skills.





You will be working in a growing department within the Medical Sciences
Division. The Department of Paediatrics is a world leader in child health
research and hosts internationally renowned research programmes in drug
development, gastroenterology, haematology, HIV, immunology, neuroimaging,
neuromuscular diseases and vaccinology.





This position is offered full-time on a permanent contract.





**About the department**



The Department of Paediatrics holds the Athena Swan Gold award (a national
gender equality charter) acknowledging the innovative policies and practices
developed across the department.





We encourage staff to develop their skills by offering all staff ten paid days
of professional development each year and have a policy where staff can apply
to receive funding for further training courses to support their professional
development. For staff on work visas, we also offer financial assistance
towards visa renewal fees.





Please visit our website to find out more about the Department.





**About you**



You will have robust teamwork skills and experience of co-ordinating with
others to meet deadlines, supplemented by relevant experience of student
administration, preferably in higher education, with proven and demonstrable
interpersonal skills, including an excellent level of attention to detail. You
will possess strong organisational and time management skills, with the
ability to exercise a high degree of responsibility and judgement in solving
problems. You will have highly effective verbal and written communication
skills with all levels of staff and an ability to operate effectively in a
demanding and dynamic research environment.





**Application Process**



You will be required to upload a CV and Supporting Statement as part of your
online application. The Supporting Statement should include a cover letter and
should also clearly describe how you meet each of the selection criteria
listed in the job description. Click here for information and advice on
writing an effective Supporting Statement.





To discuss the post in more detail, please contact Niamh McQuillan, the
Graduate Studies Manager, using the contact details below.





**Only online applications received before 12.00 midday on 13th December 2024
will be considered. Interviews will be held as soon as possible thereafter.
Please be aware that there may be some delays before you hear about the
outcome of your application, this is due to the christmas closure period.**





The Department of Paediatrics offers an Interview Expense Reimbursement Policy
in its efforts towards equality, diversity and inclusion. Should you be
invited to interview, we will share further information about the policy at
that stage.