Director of Student, Learning and Teaching Services

University of Reading -Student and Academic Services Directorate

Start date: 1 October 2013
Closing date: 6 May 2013
Interview date: 13 May 2013
Reference number: CH13008
Post type: full-time, permanent
Grade: 9
Salary: Competitive market rate

We are seeking to appoint a Director of Student, Learning and Teaching Services, who will be responsible for the delivery and enhancement of services for and about students, including services relevant to support for teaching and learning, at the University of Reading.

Under the directorship of the Head of University Administration, you will undertake strategic planning and prioritisation of Student, Learning and Teaching Services in order to maintain and enhance services.

You will have:

• Knowledge of the major issues in learning and teaching.
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to manage both people and budgets.
• Awareness of current policy and climate in HE both nationally and internationally; along with an understanding of the regulatory issues relevant to HE.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to influence and negotiate effectively.
• The ability to think strategically, prioritise and make decisions whilst working across boundaries in a complex organisation.
• Experience in a similar leadership role.

Informal contact detailsContact role: Director of Student, Learning and Teaching Services
Contact name: Jennifer Ghandhi
Contact phone: +44 (0)118 378 4255
Contact email: j.ghandhi@reading.ac.uk

Alternative informal contact detailsContact role: Head of University Administration
Contact name: Dr Richard Messer
Contact phone: +44 (0)118 378 8531
Contact email: r.j.messer@reading.ac.uk

To formally apply please visit the Apply button below or contact Human Resources, University of Reading, Whiteknights, PO Box 217, Reading RG6 6AH. Telephone +44(0)118 378 6771 (voicemail)

Please quote the relevant reference number.

We value a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community.