Job Overview:

The position of Joint Programme Administrator at Queen Mary University of London is designed for those who are keen to contribute to a collaborative educational programme between Queen Mary University and Nanchang University in China. This role is integral to ensuring seamless operations within the Biomedical Sciences and Clinical Medicine Joint Programme, focusing on teaching logistics, student records, assessments, and overall educational administration. While primarily based at Queen Mary’s Mile End campus in London, the position occasionally requires travel to Nanchang to facilitate direct engagement and cooperation between the two universities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Overseeing the organisation and documentation of student records and examination processes.
• Managing the virtual learning environment and supporting academic staff with educational administration tasks.
• Fostering collaboration within Queen Mary’s academic community, ensuring a harmonised implementation of the programme.

Applicant Advice:

From an International Education Perspective:

1. Cultural Adaptability: As this role bridges educational programmes between the UK and China, it’s crucial to demonstrate cultural sensitivity and an understanding of both educational environments. Highlight any previous international experience in your application, especially within educational settings.

1. Enhance Digital Proficiency: Given the importance of digital platforms like QMPlus, ensure that you are comfortable with a variety of digital tools and platforms. Demonstrating proficiency in these areas can significantly strengthen your application.

1. Emphasize Communication Skills: The ability to effectively communicate procedures to diverse groups is essential. When applying, provide examples of how you’ve successfully communicated complex information in previous roles, possibly in contexts involving different nationalities or languages.

1. Highlight Education and Administrative Experience: An ideal candidate would have a robust background in education administration. Make sure your application reflects any relevant experience, specifically in higher education settings, especially if it involves an international component.

1. Flexibility and Travel Readiness: Highlight your willingness to travel and adapt to different working environments. This openness will be an asset given the occasional travel to China required by the role.

Professional Growth and Benefits:

This position offers a unique opportunity to work within an innovative and expansive international programme. Queen Mary University promotes a diverse and inclusive environment where original ideas are celebrated, and staff are provided with numerous opportunities for personal and professional development. The university offers competitive salaries, a generous leave policy, flexible working arrangements, and a commitment to work-life balance, making it an attractive workplace for diverse international applicants.

If interested in this dynamic role connecting international educational communities, contact Jacob Kneen at j.kneen@qmul.ac.uk or Prof. Mark Maconochie at mark.maconochie@qmul.ac.uk for further information on how to apply