Research Student Officer Exams

This is an exciting opportunity to join our friendly, professional Doctoral College team, which supports the research student administrative journey from admission to graduation.
Working with the Head of the Doctoral College you will be responsible for the co-ordination of effective administration in support of the research student examination and conferral process to ensure a secure and efficient service that is fully compliant with University regulations and codes of practice. Your new role will also have oversight of activities related to the appointment and service of external viva voce examiners and support the Head and Deputy Head of the Doctoral College in preparing paperwork for the approval of amendments to the Research Degree Regulations.
The role is based in the Doctoral College office within Academic Registry and is required to oversee a student cohort of about 450 with approximately 60 conferrals a year. The Research Student Officer (Exams) reports to the Head of the Doctoral College, and works closely with a team of around ten administrative colleagues in the Doctoral College. You will be working with the wider departmental team, and in close collaboration with academic colleagues in the University's Schools, with students and with external examiners.
Your duties will include:
o oversight of activities related to the appointment and service of external viva voce examiners
o supporting the Head and Deputy Head of the Doctoral College in preparing paperwork for the approval of amendments to the Research Degree Regulations
o acting as secretary for the Research Degrees Examination Sub-Committee being responsible for the preparation and circulation of agendas, the organisation and reporting of meetings and initiation and oversight of resulting action
o providing guidance to examinations teams and candidates on the regulations relating to examinations and examination processes
To succeed in this role, you will need proven administrative experience, the ability to work within regulations relating to research student administration, a good eye for detail, and the ability to build relationships and networks across a wide range of administrative and academic colleagues.

In return, the university offers a wide range of employee benefits including a generous pension scheme, travel loans, annual leave starting at 25 days each year as well as bank holidays and additional time off over the Christmas period.