student Kingston upon Thames, England
Job description
This is a fixed term (parental leave cover) role until 1st July 2024. You will work in a small team who are responsible for supporting the organisation and examination of postgraduate research students in Kingston School of Art. The role is 3.5 days, with at least one day per week to be spent at our Knights Park campus.
The Person
The role requires strong organisation skills, time management, and communication skills. The ability to work well with staff and students is essential. The role also involves working with confidential data so a clear understanding of GDPR and EDI principles is also essential. Previous experience working in an administrative or educational context is desirable.
As an equal opportunities employer we particularly welcome applications from ethnic minorities, candidates with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community.
The Faculty
Kingston School of Art (KSA) has a strong heritage. Since its origins in the late 19th century it has established an exceptional reputation and become one of the UK's leading art and design educational institutions.
The Faculty combines a dedication to creative risk-taking, innovation and experimentation with a commitment to working with numerous local, national and global partners and collaborators to lead and shape the future of the creative and cultural industries. As an Art School within a university, KSA fuses the benefits of an art and design-focused identity with the ability to be at the forefront of exciting cross-disciplinary developments in diverse areas such as health, business, engineering and the humanities and social sciences.
Ranked in the top five per cent of the world for art and design education by QS Top Universities, KSA produces globally celebrated alumni, high performing courses, impactful research performance and regularly achieves industry and student awards while engaging with the latest thinking from industry practitioners.
The Faculty works with leading brands and institutions forging exciting partnerships with organisations like the ICA, the Design Museum and the BFI. More recently, the Faculty has expanded its international presence through partnerships with the Indian Institute of Art and Design and the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, America.
With a wide variety of disciplines taught within the Faculty, KSA offers opportunities for cross-disciplinary collaboration in research and teaching - providing both exceptional choice for students and a stimulating environment for academics in the creative fields.
Further information
This is a part-time, fixed-term position, working 25.9 hours per week until 31st May 2024, with a starting salary of £22,589.70 (70% to £32,271) per annum.
Interviews are expected to take place in-person on Monday 7th August 2023.
For informal enquiries please contact Sara Upstone, Director of Postgraduate Research.
This post is available as a result of maternity leave/sickness absence, and it is expected that you will hold it for the full period. However, should the post-holder (on maternity leave exercise their right to) return to work earlier, then this appointment will be terminated, subject to a notice period of one month.
Bring your true self, expertise, and passion to Kingston where we are continuing to strive to build a university where authentic inclusion and belonging is at its heart. Every one of our staff and students’ identities, backgrounds and diverse experiences makes us who we are - so harness and embrace yours by applying today. We welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities and those with disabilities.
Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Where required, this may include entry clearance or continued leave to remain under the Points Based Immigration Scheme.
To apply click on ‘Apply Now’. If, for accessibility reasons, you need to apply in an alternative format, please email [email protected] or call the HR Shared Services team on 020 8417 3118.
