Student Skills Manager

Description:

We are seeking to recruit a highly organised and people-focused Student Skills Manager to join our friendly, forward thinking team. Working for both a successful creative arts University and a Russell Group University, you will manage the delivery of high-quality skills teaching and support for our students. This includes workshops, 1:1 support and the development of self-led learning materials.

In this role, you will line manage, through a matrix arrangement, a multi-disciplinary team providing specialist support in academic study skills, information and research skills, digital literacy and English language skills. You will ensure teaching and support activity is co-ordinated and sustainable, and that provision remains holistic, inclusive, and impactful, contributing to excellent student outcomes and a positive learning experience.

We are seeking someone with demonstrable experience of teaching/supporting students in Higher Education in one or more of the relevant professional specialisms: learning development/study skills, information and digital literacies, English for academic purposes.

Alongside this, you will bring excellent people management skills, with the ability to develop colleagues’ practice and uphold quality standards. A sound understanding of pedagogy in Higher Education, including in an online environment, is also essential.

The ideal candidate would have the following skills/experience:
 

• Experience of managing, motivating and developing others to achieve high standards
• Excellent communication, influencing and negotiation skills, with a collaborative approach
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to balance competing demands, anticipate challenges and resolve issues effectively
• Experience of developing and implementing student-centred services, using evidence to inform decision making, monitor impact and ensure quality is maintained.
• Adaptability and resilience, with a commitment to continuing improvement and innovation