Job Description

The University of Cambridge Institute of Continuing Education is a leading provider of primarily open access courses to adults from all backgrounds and life stages, predominantly studying on a part-time basis. It celebrates its 150th anniversary in 2023.

The Institute delivers around 30 undergraduate sub-degrees, which are now in scope for TEF, and 30 postgraduate qualifications including apprenticeships. All result in a University of Cambridge qualification. In addition, approximately 200 short courses are delivered in a typical cycle, including fully online courses, the University\'s official summer session and a residential lifelong learning programme. In 2021-22 the Institute\'s courses attracted >60,000 total registrations. Student-reported quality metrics are strong across a broad portfolio which includes subjects in the arts, sciences and professional studies.

The Institute is a fast-paced environment, working to launch new courses, review and improve courses across their lifecycles and support tutors to continuously improve their teaching. The course offer is being reshaped to respond to the Lifelong Learning Entitlement, Apprenticeship Levy and opportunities presented by online teaching and learning

We are seeking applications for the roles of Quality Assurance & Committee Administrator. These roles provides important services to ICE stakeholders in supporting the provision of high-quality courses and an outstanding student experience. Up to 1.5 FTE is available for these posts. Please state in the body of your application whether you are looking for a full or part-time role.

The role holders will support the Quality Assurance & Committee Coordinator in the management of the quality assurance of the Institute. They are part of the team which acts as the primary interface with the University\'s Education Quality and Policy Office and the Office for Student Conduct, Complaints and Appeals. The role holders will also play a key role in supporting various committees at ICE, acting as secretary to the Committees and assisting in the management of the fulfilment of the terms of reference.

The role-holders will support the compilation, revision and checking of all handbooks and other documentation (paper and on-line) relating to the Institute\'s academic and pastoral responsibilities for use by applicants, students, panel tutors and administrative and academic staff. Supporting the Quality Assurance & Committee Coordinator in communicating, documenting and implementing a range of processes relating to changing requirements from external and central University bodies etc.

The successful applicants will have relevant administrative experience including minute-taking and committee-servicing experience, together with excellent IT and communication skills. They will also understand and deliver a high level of customer service, and have the ability to work accurately and efficiently, independently or as part of a team.

For full details of the role and requirements please see the further particulars attached. Informal enquiries are encouraged and can be made to: Isobel Owen, Quality Assurance & Committee Coordinator at:

Other questions about this vacancy or the application process may be directed to .

The closing date for applications is Tuesday 01 August 2023.

Interviews will take place on Wednesday 09 August 2023.

Please quote reference EA37693 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

\xc2\xa325,285 to \xc2\xa328,929 per annum

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