Queen’s University Belfast is one of the leading universities in the UK and Ireland, with a distinguished heritage and history. With over 24,000 students, 3,700 staff and an annual turnover of some £300m, Queen’s University Belfast plays a unique leadership role in Northern Ireland. As a member of the Russell Group of UK research-intensive universities, Queen’s University Belfast combines excellence in research and education with a student centred ethos.
The Directorate of Academic and Student Affairs provides services to the Academic sector and for students. It is responsible for academic regulations and quality assurance, and for the enhancement of learning and teaching.
Student Services and Systems resides within Academic and Student Affairs and provides a broad range of services to both students and staff.
The core functions of the department are:
• Delivery of the core student administrative functions for the University in the provision of all Registry Services: Enrolment and Registration, Examinations and Graduation services including daily assistance to resolution of student issues.
• The cross-functional operational service delivery of student information systems to all Schools, Directorate and Students across the University.
• Delivery of strategic, business critical projects that form part of the University’s Strategic Student Information Systems Development Plan.
The Project Support Officer role involves working in close liaison with the Project Manager, Qsis Programme Manager and other key stakeholders in order to support delivery of the project. This post is available for two years.
Working as part of a team, the post holder will provide project management support including: creation and archiving of project files; validation and updating of project plans; supervision, production and dissemination of project communications such as newsletters, project actions and minutes from project meetings; and assistance with other project activities such as business requirements gathering, workshop facilitation and reporting.
There are a lot of opportunities for development and progression within the team and we are keen to nurture talent from within.
Our staff attend conferences and like to stay up to date in the wider technology arena, picking up new skills and getting the chance to apply them!
The University is going through a big period of change, so it is an excellent time to join and be part of this vibrant team.
The successful candidate must have:
• Academic and/or vocational qualifications, i.e. NVQ Level 3, A levels (or equivalent)
• 3 years’ recent experience working in a project support, or similar, role.
• Experience of working in a project environment.
• Excellent IT skills including experience of Office software (word-processing, spreadsheets, Visio, email, web etc.)
• Experience of dealing with e-mail and internet.
• Experience in the use of MS Project
Apply today by submitting your CV and cover letter; detailing why you are suitable for the post and how you meet the essential/desirable criteria.
Further information about the Department can be found at http://go.qub.ac.uk/StudentServicesSystems
Informal enquires may be directed to Paul Morgan, email: p.morgan@qub.ac.uk
Anticipated interview date: Tuesday 24 July 2018
Salary scale: £23,557 - £27,285 per annum (potential to progress to £28,936 per annum through sustained exceptional contribution)
Closing date: Friday 6 July 2018
For further information or assistance contact Human Resources, Queen’s University Belfast, BT7 1NN. Telephone (028) 9097 3044 or email on HR@qub.ac.uk
The University is committed to equality of opportunity and to selection on merit. It therefore welcomes applications from all sections of society and particularly welcomes applications from people with a disability.
Fixed term contract posts are available for the stated period in the first instance but in particular circumstances may be renewed or made permanent subject to availability of funding.
