Teaching and Learning Administrator

at  University College London

ABOUT US

UCL History, which dates back to 1830, is consistently ranked as one of the best history departments in the world for the quality of both its research and teaching. The department has around 40 permanent academic staff complemented by a team of Teaching Fellows and Graduate Teaching Assistants. All aspects of departmental activity are facilitated and supported by a Professional Services team of 16. Departmental life is enriched by a number of Research Associates working on specific funded projects. We also host early career researchers.
The department’s undergraduate student numbers are around 750; with a sizable graduate student body of 125 taught graduate students and 60 research students.
Most undergraduates take a BA in History, and we also offer Ancient History and History with a Year Abroad. Our taught masters degrees are MA in History, MA in Ancient History, MA in Medieval and Renaissance Studies, MA in Public History and MA in Intellectual History and the History of Political Thought.
We are based in four fine mid-Victorian town houses. Please note that their design will pose difficulties for individuals whose mobility is impaired.
www.ucl.ac.uk/history

ABOUT YOU

The role holder must be efficient, organised with great attention to detail. In addition, the role requires interaction with many people within and external to UCL thus a professional attitude, willingness to help and a positive outlook are required.

A detailed job description and person specification can be accessed in the attached document. This is a fixed term contract starting from the 1 August 2024 (or as soon as possible thereafter).

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ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a Teaching and Learning Administrator to join the Professional Services team in UCL History. Under the direction of the Senior Teaching and Learning Administrator and the Teaching and Learning Manager, and in conjunction with relevant academic staff, the postholder will provide specialist administration to the designated teaching programmes, ensuring effective procedures are documented and adopted for dealing with all aspects of its administration. This post will assist in achieving a high quality and timely service to current and prospective students, and staff relating to the designated programmes and beyond.
Interview: 31st of July 2024.

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:

• 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
• Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme
• Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
• Immigration loan
• Relocation scheme for certain posts
• On-Site nursery
• On-site gym
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
• Discounted medical insuranc