Department of Sociology
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Department of Sociology for a full-time Deputy Department Manager starting from September 2022 on a permanent basis and will be expected to work mainly on campus.
We are in the top 50 sociology departments in the world and top-rated in the UK for the quality of our research. We embed our innovative and sometimes controversial research into both our undergraduate and postgraduate courses, linking theory with evidence.
Duties of the role
The Deputy Department Manager supports the Department Manager with all aspects of departmental, course and student administration, and deputises for them in their absence and as required.
The role has specific responsibility for the Department’s student services function and will be responsible for managing and developing a high-quality and efficient student administration team. The role will shape the student services delivery model for the Department, and will drive a culture of excellence in service delivery, sharing of best practice, and continuous improvement.
The role will work closely with the Department Manager and key leadership roles within the Department, the Faculty, and central professional services sections, and as such will contribute to ensuring effective communication and engagement. The role will have responsibility for leading and managing a team of Professional Services colleagues and will guide and support them through their professional and personal development needs, establishing a robust team which is able to respond to change and innovation.
A full list of duties and responsibilities of the role can be found within the job pack.
Qualifications and skills required
Applicants are required to hold a good first degree or possess an equivalent qualification or professional experience.
The role is varied and wide ranging. You will have strong leadership skills with previous experience of staff management, and excellent organisational and administrative skills, including excellent IT skills, with previous administrative experience in a challenging and complex role.
Flexibility, excellent interpersonal and communication skills combined with the ability to deal effectively with competing priorities and deadlines are also essential for this post.
At the University of Essex, internationalism and diversity is central to who we are and what we do. We are committed to being a cosmopolitan, internationally oriented university that is welcoming to staff and students from all countries, faiths and backgrounds, where you can find the world in one place.
To support this commitment we have our Global Forum, a staff-led network that promotes and celebrates the rich cultural diversity among Essex staff, and our Colchester campus based Faith Centre, which hosts regular services, meetings and events organised by our chaplains and faith representatives. For more information see: https://www.essex.ac.uk/life/student-facilities/religion-and-faith
Please see the attached job pack, which contains a full job description and person specification, which outlines the full duties, skills, qualifications and experience needed for this role plus more information relating to the post. We recommend you read this information carefully before making an application. Applications should be made on-line, but if you would like advice or help in making an application, or need information in a different format, please email the Resourcing Team (resourcing@essex.ac.uk).
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