Senior Projects Officer

at  Kings College London

Job id: 094205. Salary: £37,332 - £42,099 Inclusive of London Weighting Allowance.
Posted: 12 August 2024. Closing date: 26 August 2024.
Business unit: Social Science & Public Policy. Department: School of Global Affairs School Office.
Contact details: Maria Halas Lisoy. Maria.halas_lisoy@kcl.ac.uk
Location: Strand Campus. Category: Professional & Support Services.
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About us
Welcome to the School of Global Affairs where our vision aligns with King’s College London’s ambitious goal of changing the world for the better.
Our dedicated Programmes teams are committed to creating social and economic value for both business and society, whether at undergraduate, postgraduate taught or postgraduate research level. This particular role will support our suite of innovative and exciting online modules based around common themes of leadership and service, unique courses encouraging students to engage with some of the most pressing problems of the 21st century and exploring what it means to be a global leader. Through case studies of leadership, selected readings and assessment tasks, our students build a formidable understanding of leadership theory and practice.
Join us in our mission to shape the future of education and empower students globally through innovative online learning experiences.
About the role
The role holder will support key projects within the School of Global Affairs maintaining efficient and effective operations, principally supporting the President’s Global Leadership Award modules and the set-up and running of leadership modules for King’s College London Student Union officers, with additional project support as required going forward. The role will provide key administrative support to a variety of stakeholders and will include project initiation, co-ordination and reporting, module teaching support, liaison with QA and Registry and networking within the College. The role holder will maintain a single source of information for a portfolio of projects, conducting project updates and planning meetings with key stakeholders, and producing a variety of reports as required. The role holder will work collaboratively with colleagues in the President’s Office on innovation and development of further leadership modules.
This is a full time post (35 hours per week), and you will be offered a fixed term contract for 12 months.
About you
To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience:

Essential criteria

• Demonstrable programme administration experience, preferably gained within a Higher Education context and/or significant project management experience within the HE sector.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities, enabling independent drafting of documents, virtual learning content, and correspondence tailored to diverse audiences.
• Proficient in numerical analysis, with a keen eye for detail and accuracy when handling complex data, employing a data-driven decision-making approach.
• Experience in the use of student records systems and virtual learning environments, including proficiency in managing online assessments.
• Proven experience in stakeholder management, with the ability to interact confidently and professionally with a wide range of stakeholders across two separate areas.
• Strong time management and organisational skills, adept at meeting tight deadlines and managing competing priorities, particularly across Schools, with a willingness to seek and utilise support as needed.
• Customer service experience, coupled with the ability to address complaints and service issues efficiently and professionally.
• Experience of collaborating effectively within a diverse team, demonstrating a proactive approach, and possessing the capability to work autonomously, along with a dedication to fostering equality and diversity in the workplace.

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