UK Academic Services Leader – Student Success & Innovation

Arden University; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday + bank holidays on-top

Aviva pension plan

Private Medical Insurance

Perkbox benefits

Study Arden course for free

Golden Ticket or other Arden perks

Job summary

Arden University is seeking a Senior Director of Academic Services to lead a broad portfolio including Academic Resourcing, Timetabling, Careers and Employability, Employer Engagement, Library and Learning Success, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, and Academic Excellence. The role reports to the Provost & Chief Academic Officer and requires frequent travel to our UK locations.

You will drive strategic improvement, align services with institutional priorities and work closely with Deans and

Qualifications

• Senior leader with track record of operational excellence and strategic change within a complex HE environment.
• Experience leading multiple service areas and driving performance through accountability and data-driven decision-making.
• Collaborator who can influence senior academic and professional services leaders to improve student outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead a broad portfolio including Academic Resourcing and Timetabling, Careers and Employability, Employer Engagement, Library and Learning Success, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, and Academic Excellence.
• Ensure Academic Services operates as an integrated system delivering excellent academic delivery and student outcomes at scale.
• Use evidence and performance measures to drive continuous improvement and align services with institutional priorities.

Job description

Arden University is seeking a Senior Director of Academic Services to lead a broad portfolio including Academic Resourcing, Timetabling, Careers and Employability, Employer Engagement, Library and Learning Success, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, and Academic Excellence. The role reports to the Provost & Chief Academic Officer and requires frequent travel to our UK locations.

You will drive strategic improvement, align services with institutional priorities and work closely with Deans and