Timetable Transformation Project Officer

Solent University; Southampton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Solent University is seeking a Timetabling and Rooming specialist to join the Timetabling Transformation Project in Southampton. You will design and maintain course timetables, liaise with Schools and Professional Services, and help implement TimeEdit across the faculty.

The role requires strong analytical skills, coordination with departments, and proactive problem-solving. Attendance on campus is required for part of the time in this full-time 6-month fixed-term post.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills and proactive problem-solving.
• Experience with timetabling software (CMIS or similar).
• Familiarity with Higher Education systems is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Create, edit and manage timetables for all courses.
• Collaborate with Schools and Professional Services for timetable design.
• Support TimeEdit implementation and data migration.
• Coordinate with TAR team to move records to the new system.
• Build solid relationships to support teaching delivery.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Timetabling experience

Tools

CMIS timetabling

Job description

To work as a key member of the Timetabling and Rooming team to support with timetabling duties through the Timetabling Transformation Project. To establish and maintain solid working relationships with Schools and Professional Services in order to contribute to the development and maintenance of effective and efficient timetabling and rooming for the coming year., In this important role, you will liaise with academic departments and course teams to design course timetables for a range of different courses and departments and help to implement TimeEdit, the new timetabling system.
You will be responsible for the creation, editing and operational management of the timetables, alongside working with the TAR team to move records and processes to the new system. This is a vital role within the TAR team that sits on the critical path to timetable management and teaching delivery.
The successful candidate will have strong analytical skills and ideally experience with the CMIS timetabling software or similar systems, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Knowledge of Higher Education systems, processes and structures would be an advantage.
This is a full-time, fixed term post for 6 months. Attendance on the campus will be required for some but not all of the working time.
Solent University offers an excellent benefits package. More Information.