JOB DESCRIPTION
POST:
Head of Programme: Collaborative Provision
REF:
BS/MAN/AC39
FACULTY:
Business School
HOURS:
Full-time - those hours which are reasonably required
for the fulfilment of duties
TENURE:
Permanent
REPORTING TO:
Head of Business School International and
Business Engagement
MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY: Academic staff within programme areas.
JOB PURPOSE:
Provide academic leadership and support for the collaborative partners with responsibility for
managing staff and the student experience and ensuring compliance with YSJU quality
assurance processes.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1.
Provide academic leadership and support for collaborative partners in curriculum
development and delivery.
2.
Exercise line management of direct reports, including setting objectives and monitoring
performance through informal measures and PDR. Assist in the recruitment and
selection of staff.
3.
Managing the approval and quality assurance of all aspects of the collaborative
partner programmes via the FQSC and the York St John University Quality &
Standards Committee.
4.
Providing staff development support and advice to collaborative partners, including a
willingness to undertake International visits.
5.
Working closely with YSJU Regional office to support effective management of the
collaborative programmes admissions processes, enrolment, marketing and on-going
development.
6.
Working closely with service providers from within YSJU to ensure the effective
support of collaborative partners.
7.
Be responsible for ensuring that effective monitoring of student expectations and
student satisfaction occurs in partner collaborative programmes, including ensuring
effective and efficient feedback mechanisms are in place.
8.
Oversee effective and efficient management
collaborative partner programmes.
9.
Updating collaborative partners of any material changes to programmes and
regulations.
10.
Work with the Head of Department to foster effective and collaborative working
relationships and communication.
11.
Work with the Head of Department to ensure the quality enhancement and assurance
processes of all the work of the collaborative programmes.
12.
Actively engage with the University’s International Development Strategy within the
programme area.
13.
Undertake appropriate University and cross-Faculty responsibilities and duties
following consultation and discussion with the Dean.
14.
Advise the Head of Department on resource requirements as appropriate.
of
assessment
processes
in
plus
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
Any other duties as may reasonably be required.
Ensure that the highest standards of professional performance are maintained
Promote equal opportunities in the work of the department
Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and statutory codes of practice, as advised
Participate in the arrangements for performance review and appraisal.
Ensure that professional skills are regularly updated through participation in training
and development activities
Ensure all University policies are implemented within the remit of this post
Health & Safety
Under the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, whilst at work, members of staff must take
reasonable care for their own health and safety and that of any other person who may be
affected by their acts or omissions.
This is not a comprehensive definition of the post. Postholders are expected to undertake any work that comes with the remit of
the post’s main objective. This job description will be kept under review and may be changed at any time subject to consultation
with the postholder.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
POST TITLE:
FACULTY:
Head of Programme: Collaborative Provision
Business School
The Person Specification focuses on the knowledge, skills, experience and qualifications
required to undertake the role effectively.
REQUIREMENTS
ESSENTIAL (E) MEASURED BY:
DESIRABLE (D) A Application
The postholder must be able to demonstrate:
form
I
Interview
P Presentation
EDUCATION/TRAINING
(Academic, vocational/professional and other training)
Degree level or equivalent qualification relevant to
subject area.
E
A
Masters in relevant subject area and/or professional
qualifications
E
A
D
A/I
E
A
Successful track record in innovating/ delivering/
developing learning, teaching and assessment.
E
A/I
Successful experience of leading on collaborative
partner provision
E
A/I
E
A/I/P
Experience of interdisciplinary or multidisciplinary
approaches to higher education
E
A/I
Experience of meeting the needs of a diverse
range of students
E
A/I
D
A/I
Possession of a relevant doctorate
Fellowship of Higher Education Academy or
working towards FHEA
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
(e.g. report writing, office experience, Microsoft office)
Breadth and depth of knowledge in a relevant
subject area to support collaborative partners to
develop their teaching
Evidence of engagement with relevant
professional, statutory and regulatory bodies.
SKILLS/ATTRIBUTES
(e.g. communication, interpersonal, decision-making, problem-solving, team player, reliable)
High level of interpersonal & communication skills
E
I/P
Collegiate, supportive and empowering
management style.
Ability to use a range of teaching and
assessment techniques to enthuse and engage
students
E
I
E
A/I/P
Ability to engage with and support research and
scholarly activity
E
A/I
Ability to manage complex administrative and
organisational systems
E
A/I
E
A/I
Ability to lead by example in forming productive
and collegial working relationships.
Ability to foster the development and
maintenance of external networks and
partnerships
E
Understanding of equality and diversity as
applied within an academic context.
E
A/I
A/I
BEHAVIOURS
Behaviours will be tested at interview against the Contribution Framework (available on the recruitment web site under Our
Culture & Values - Values & Principles) www.yorksj.ac.uk/values-and-principles
Leading myself and others
E
I
Delivering a great service
E
I
Taking a professional approach
E
I
Working together as a team
SPECIAL FEATURES
E
I
Willingness to travel and work overseas for short
periods of time and work Saturday and evenings
as reasonably required (e.g. Visit days)
E
A/I