Assistant Director (Recruitment and Admissions) – AD1109NK at University of St Andrews

Start Date: 19 August 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter

Hours: Full-time, 36.25 hours per week

The University of St Andrews International Education Institute (IE) is currently hiring for the position of Assistant Director (Recruitment and Admissions) on a permanent basis.

In this role, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to lead recruitment and admissions initiatives for the Institute, with a specific focus on International Foundation/Pathway Programs. Working closely with the Admissions Office, the post-holder will aim to increase the diversity of students admitted and attract well-qualified applicants for these programs. For a detailed job description and person specification, please refer to the “Further Particulars” link on the University’s job vacancies page.

The intended start date for this position is 19 August 2024, or as soon as possible thereafter.

Why work for IE?

IE has earned a strong reputation as a center of excellence in teaching, with multiple recipients of University Teaching Excellence Awards among its staff. The Institute’s professional services collaborate closely with academic staff to ensure the ongoing success of all educational programs, from application to graduation. IE fosters a culture of collaboration and cross-working, with academic staff engaging in promotional activities and professional services staff contributing to research projects that enhance our understanding of student experiences.

University employees enjoy various staff benefits, including:

– 34 days of annual leave, plus 5 public holidays
– Financial contribution towards relocation
– Membership in the USS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
– A hybrid working environment, including opportunities for partial homeworking and family-friendly policies
– Staff discount scheme for local and national goods and services
– Free staff parking, employee Carshare, Cycle to Work Schemes, and subsidised bus travel
– Subsidized sports membership, reduced tuition fees for staff on degree programs, access to training and development opportunities (including LinkedIn Learning), access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme
– Wellbeing initiatives, including membership in Peppy for access to health experts and personalized support on health matters

For more information or informal inquiries, please contact Eoin Jordan (IE Director) at epj2@st-andrews.ac.uk.

Position requirements

Please refer to the “Further Particulars” document for complete details. We are seeking an individual who enjoys tackling new challenges and is committed to their own professional development as well as that of their colleagues.

Applications from individuals from the Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community and applicants with underrepresented protected characteristics in academic posts at the University are particularly encouraged.

At the University of St Andrews, equality, diversity, and inclusion are central to our values. We strive to create a fair and inclusive culture, as evidenced by our commitment to diversity awards such as Athena Swan, Carer Positive, LGBT Charter, Race Charters, and Stonewall. We celebrate diversity by promoting profiles of BAME and LGBTIQ staff and supporting networks such as the Staff BAME Network, Staff with Disabilities Network, Staff LGBTIQ Network, and the Staff Parents & Carers Network. More details can be found online at: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/

Closing Date: 15 May 2024

Please quote ref: AD1109NK

Further Particulars: AD1109NK FPs.doc