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United Kingdom, Guildford

The University of Surrey is a global community of ideas and people, dedicated to life-changing education and research. 

We are ambitious and have a bold vision of what we want to achieve - shaping ourselves into one of the best universities in the world, which we are achieving through the talents and endeavour of every employee.  

Our culture empowers people to achieve this aim and to collectively, and individually, make a real difference.  

The role

An opportunity has arisen within the Front of House team for 2 proactive, self-motivated and highly organised individuals to join our team (X2 Part time at 18 hours/week)

The post holder will need to have the ability to think independently, problem solve and possesses excellent communication skills. There will be a wide range of external and internal enquiries to deal with, therefore comprehensive knowledge of all areas of Surrey Sports Park will be integral to performing this role successfully, as well as a desire to deliver excellent customer care and service.

In addition, the post holder will be able to demonstrate excellent organisational and administration skills, along with adaptability, openness to change and personal motivation in all aspects of their work.

Surrey Sports Park is at the heart of sport and physical activity in Surrey, and our mission is to deliver the best possible sport, health and wellbeing experience to our University of Surrey students and to the wider SSP community. We provide strategic added value to the University by delivering an outstanding student experience through social and competitive sport and providing an excellent environment for wellness and fitness for Surrey staff and students, and our community impact is significant both culturally and physically. The team is passionate and high performing, and the business model requires us to deliver a self-sustaining, well managed and customer service focused business.

How to apply

If you would like to discuss this role further please contact Mollie Kimpton on m.kimpton@surrey.ac.uk.

Please apply online on the University website with a CV and supporting statement. The supporting statement section should set out how your qualifications, experience and training meet each of the selection criteria. Please provide one or more paragraphs addressing each criterion. The supporting statement is an essential part of the selection process and thus a failure to provide this information will mean that the application will not be considered. An answer to any of the criteria such as "Please see attached CV" will not be considered acceptable.

Please note CVs cannot be accepted without a completed application form.

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University of Surrey

Programme Administrator – Academic Administration

Academic Administration is looking to recruit for the role of Programme Administrator (grade 2b, 1 FTE) within the Academic Administration team.

Please see attached for the job description.

The role will involve providing professional administrative support for the Academic Administration Team supporting students and academic staff.

The post holder will need to be flexible and be able to maintain good working relationships across the University, including academic and professional services staff based within Faculties and within the CSO, such as the Exams and Graduation Team and Student Scheduling based within the Student and Academic Administration Department.

The post holder will be responsible for a variety of tasks and processes to support the student life cycle. The role holder will demonstrate a commitment to our shared vision and service standards.

This is a role for an exceptionally organised individual with excellent attention to detail and the ability to prioritise to meet often conflicting deadlines. The ability to learn quickly will be essential whilst a working knowledge of assessment processes will be extremely helpful.

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Base Salary $105K - $127K + 17% superannuation

Australia, Sydney


	Full time position, fixed term for 2.5 years with the possibility of extension. Located on the Camperdown Campus at the University of Sydney
	Contribute to the interdisciplinary research stream of Organising for Resilience
	Base Salary $105K - $127K + 17% superannuation 


About the opportunity

We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate/Fellow - Organising for Resilience to join the University of Sydney.

The role is primarily based on the School of Project Management but will work closely with interdisciplinary teams across the Management and Organisation Sciences, Social Sciences, Urban Studies, Engineering, and Computer Science to advance research on climate change and global grand challenges.

The School of Project Management in the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Sydney is fostering interdisciplinary research and delivers world class teaching for both undergraduate and postgraduate students. The program courseware is accredited by the Global Accreditation Centre of the Project Management Institute. It builds the capacity of graduates to examine the key interdependencies inherent in managing and leading complex projects, including projects in the face of climate change. The program engages with these dynamics to develop skills for effective planning, management and leadership. Please refer to the website for more information about the academic program structure and courses for the undergraduate and postgraduate programs.

You will be supervised by Associate Professor Nader Naderpajouh, to provide close collaboration across a range of disciplines including Organisation Studies, Management, Urban Studies, Engineering, Computer Science and Social Sciences. You will contribute to development of ideas in the further establishment of this research stream through their research, proposal development, and writing of academic articles. You will have the opportunity to work with interdisciplinary collaborators from other universities, government agencies and the private sector. You will be primarily based in the School of Project Management at the University of Sydney.

Your key responsibilities will be to:


	work closely with interdisciplinary scholars, government agencies, and private businesses
	develop collaborative research proposals and research plans
	conduct research, including research design, ethics approval, data collection, analysis and reporting,
	write academic papers, industry reports, research communication articles,
	develop and deliver research outputs, tools; present results and research translation,
	coordinate research teams.


About you

The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for a Postdoctoral Research Associate/Fellow - Organising for Resilience who has:


	a PhD in a relevant field such as Management, Organization Studies, Urban Studies, Social Sciences, Political Sciences, Computer Sciences, or Engineering, with a strong track record (relative to opportunities) in research on disaster management, extreme contexts, and resilience including a body of work published in their disciplinary background peer reviewed journals. Applicants who have submitted their PhD for examination or will do so in the immediate future will be considered
	the ability to work with industry partners in written and verbal forms and to sustain relationships with them and engage them in research
	capabilities in working both independently and as part of a team of researchers, to identify opportunities, and to contribute and lead to the development of papers for publication
	outstanding interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills and the ability to conduct high quality research with increasing independence and to present that work in an engaging way
	willingness to cross collaborate with the other Post-Docs in an engaged interdisciplinary environment that is required in the face of challenges such as the ones induced by climate crisis
	previous experience within a research environment and publication in relevant and refereed journals, and in a broad range of qualitative or quantitative data analysis.


To keep our community safe, please be aware of our COVID safety precautions which form our conditions of entry for all staff, students and visitors coming to campus.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

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At the University of Sydney, our shared values include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.

For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.

For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Cherie Goodwin or Rebecca Astar, Recruitment Operations by email to recruitment.sea@sydney.edu.au

Copyright The University of Sydney

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

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The University of Sydney

United Kingdom, Glasgow

The University of Strathclyde is a leading international technological university that is socially progressive, based in the centre of Glasgow. Our highly valued and innovative staff ensure that all of our students benefit from a distinctive and innovative curriculum that builds academic excellence and provides opportunities to widen our students’ knowledge and experience.

We make significant investments in fundamental research, recognising that this will pave the way for the disruptive discoveries of tomorrow. The quality of our research and our reputation for challenging conventional thinking make us the partner of choice for a growing number of organisations and other universities around the world.

At the same time, our unequalled links with business, industry and the public sector – and our leading role in two innovation districts – empower us to tackle local, national and global problems and bring solutions and services to market more quickly.

Our vision is bold: to shape tomorrow's world, address the grand challenges of our time, and develop the next generation of global leaders.

Following the announcement that Professor Sir Jim McDonald GBE is to retire after 16 years in the post, the University Court is looking to appoint an exceptional individual as Principal and Vice-Chancellor to play the pivotal role in guiding us towards this future and maintaining our culture of ambition through excellence and inclusivity.

We are seeking an exceptional individual with a strong vision who can inspire our colleagues to achieve our strategic ambitions and make a difference in the lives of the people and communities we serve, locally and globally.

Perrett Laver, the appointed adviser of the University of Strathclyde, is conducting an executive search exercise alongside the public advertisement for this role. Perrett Laver will support the Committee in the discharge of its duties.

Applications should consist of a full curriculum vitae detailing career and achievements, as well as a covering letter addressing the role description and person specification. Further information can be found here.

The closing date for applications is 9:00 am (GMT) on Friday 13th December 2024.

Perrett Laver will conduct preliminary interviews with long-listed candidates in mid-January 2025, following which the Committee will meet to decide upon a shortlist of candidates.

These individuals will be invited to assessments and informal interactions in February and March 2025. Subsequently, final selection will take place on Tuesday 25th March 2025.

Protecting your personal data is of the utmost importance to Perrett Laver and we take this responsibility very seriously. Any information obtained by our trading divisions is held and processed in accordance with the relevant data protection legislation. The data you provide us with is securely stored on our computerised database and transferred to our clients for the purposes of presenting you as a candidate and/or considering your suitability for a role you have registered interest in.

As defined under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Perrett Laver is a Data Controller and a Data Processor, and our legal basis for processing your personal data is ‘Legitimate Interests’. You have the right to object to us processing your data in this way. For more information about this, your rights, and our approach to Data Protection and Privacy, please visit our website  

http://www.perrettlaver.com/information/privacy/

University of Strathclyde Privacy Notices can be found here.


University of Strathclyde

United Kingdom, Southampton

This is a great time to be part of the team at the University of Southampton. We have a global reputation for delivering world-class education, research and enterprise that makes a real impact on society’s biggest challenges.  We operate a number of software systems that provide the foundation of this activity. As a Systems Analyst, you will be an integral part of the team, supporting in route cause analysis and upgrade planning.

About You

You will possess excellent technical systems knowledge, ideally within a higher education setting, with the ability to proactively manage quickly changing priorities. You will be a problem solver, who is able to work collaboratively with your immediate team as well as a range of stakeholders across the University. You will be capable of creating gap and impact analysis documentation and to deliver systems solutions. You will work well under pressure and be able to prioritise complex and competing priorities.

Whilst the team predominantly works usual office hours, Monday to Friday, this role will be expected to be available for occasional weekend/evening work, so support with new releases into our live systems.

What we can offer you

We offer some fantastic benefits including generous annual leave (plus an additional 6 University closure days and bank holidays), company pension scheme, discounted private healthcare and dental, company sick pay, options for flexible working, excellent family leave arrangements, a wide variety of on and off-campus arts and culture facilities and access to a range of staff discounts and offers at local shops, restaurants and service providers.

We will support your long-term future too, with access to the Universities Pension Scheme, and subsidised health and fitness facilities. Furthermore, Southampton, at the centre of the south coast, is a fantastic place in which to live, work and socialise – so regardless of what life stage you are at, you will find a dynamic and vibrant city that caters for all.

We are proactive in fostering a culture of inclusion, respect and equality of opportunity. We select candidates based on merit and ability and aspire to thrive in the diversity of our workforce.  We welcome applications from all candidates with an interest in the role and those who are committed to helping us create an inclusive work environment. We encourage applications from candidates from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, people who identify as LGBTQ+; and people with disabilities.


Xidian University

Rankings

World University Rankings 2025601-800^th

Computer Science 2024251-300^th

Engineering 2024301-400^th

Physical Sciences 2024801-1000^th

Social Sciences 2024801+

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Key Student Statistics

Subjects Taught at Xidian University

Social Sciences801+

Physical Sciences801–1000^th

Engineering301–400^th

Computer Science251–300^th

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Xidian University

Rankings

Computer Science 2024251-300th

Engineering 2024301-400th

Physical Sciences 2024801-1000th

Social Sciences 2024801+

Discover similar universities

Key Student Statistics

Subjects Taught at Xidian University

Social Sciences.css-umjwst{margin-left:0.5rem;vertical-align:middle;font-size:0.75rem;color:#595959;}801+

Physical Sciences801–1000th

Engineering301–400th

Computer Science251–300th

Computer Science 2024251-300^th

Engineering 2024301-400^th

Physical Sciences 2024801-1000^th

Social Sciences801+

Physical Sciences801–1000^th

Engineering301–400^th

Computer Science251–300^th