Academic Casework Officer
Job Summary
We are currently seeking an Academic Casework Officer who will take a lead in all administrative activities relating to the processing of Academic Appeal claims and Academic Integrity cases. This will include taking responsibility for liaising with students and academic members of staff and coordinating Panel meetings and for formally communicating Appeal and Academic Integrity decisions to the relevant students and for ensuring that the student record is updated correctly in line with these decisions.
About the Role
You will be an organised and detail-oriented Academic Casework Officer who will support the Academic Casework Manager in maintaining academic integrity and quality assurance across the University. You will lead the administration of Academic Appeals and Academic Integrity cases acting as the key point of contact for students and academic staff coordinating panel meetings preparing documentation recording outcomes and ensuring student records are updated accurately. You will also support process improvements policy reviews and training initiatives helping to deliver a fair efficient and professional casework service in line with University regulations.
About You
- Significant previous administrative experience preferably in a Higher Education environment
- Ability to prioritise a busy workload and meet tight deadlines
- Ability to prioritise a busy workload and meet tight deadlines
- Ability to work on own initiative and be proactive in your approach
- Ability to use technical knowledge and apply in a practical situation
- Experience of working with student records and relevant systems preferably SITS
- Experience of leading on the development and enhancement of organisational processes
- Previous experience of working in a student casework environment
For further information on the essential and desirable skills were looking for please refer to the attached Job Description.
Additional Information
Salary Grade 6 - Starting from 33951 rising to 37694 per annum
The salary range shows the potential maximum pay progression in addition to any annual inflationary increase to your pay. Please note that our default position is to appoint into the lower end of the range unless there are exceptional circumstances.
Staff Benefits
We offer a wide range of great benefits at BSU including
The salary range shows the potential maximum pay progression in addition to any annual inflationary increase to your pay. Please note that our default position is to appoint into the lower end of the range unless there are exceptional circumstances.
Staff Benefits
We offer a wide range of great benefits at BSU including
- Generous pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme/Teachers Pension Scheme). This is a defined benefit pension scheme which pays members a secure income for life post-retirement
- Enhanced paid leave - 41 - 46 days depending on the role (Full Time) - more details here: friendly policies including hybrid working flexible work environment on-site nursery and a sector-leading enhanced maternity scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme which offers access to on-demand GP appointments wellbeing support and advice and access to counselling
- Transport schemes including Electric Vehicle Scheme and Cycle to Work
- Wide range of discounts and financial benefits accessed through and easy-to-use app
For further details about all our staff benefits have a look at our rewards page: reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore if you are interested please submit your application as early as possible.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
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