Academic Quality Specialist (m/f)

Description:

Language: English (UK)
Location Esch-sur-Alzette
Country: Luxembourg

Organisation data: FHSE Dean Office
Job Number: UOL07583
Contract Type: Permanent
Schedule Type: Full Time
Work Hours 40.0 Hours per Week
Expected Start Date: 01/11/2025

Functions: Quality and process
Expertise: Administration/ Corporate Functions
Role Type: Open Position
Job (internal): Quality and process specialist
Job Level: level 2


Your role

Reporting to the Dean the jobholder will support the Faculty with the coordination, implementation, monitoring of quality processes in teaching and learning:

• Support the Dean's office and course directors on matters relating to quality enhancement and assurance primarily for the Faculty's study programmes; and teaching and learning initiatives
• Secretary to the Faculty's Teaching and Learning Committee (TLC) and coordination of the implementation of the decisions of the TLC
• Support the Faculty and liaise with the Rectorate with regards to evaluations (internal and external) exercises and accreditation
• Monitor and analyse data pertaining to study programmes' performance and student feedback
• Ensure internal communication and cooperation within the Faculty and with the Office of the Vice Rector for Academic Affairs
• Participate and initiate meetings and report to different audiences to further develop a culture of quality assurance
• Acquire and maintain optimal relationships with European and international Higher Education quality assurance community


Your profile

• Higher education degree (Master or PhD); academic background in one or more of the subject areas covered by the Faculty will be considered an advantage
• Experience (min. 2 years) in a similar position; relevant experience in a higher education institution will be considered an asset
• Good understanding of quality assurance standards and accreditation processes in Higher Education
• Familiarity with Higher Education policy developments in relevant national, European (EU/EHEA), and international contexts will be considered an asset
• Strong written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to relate to all levels of staff with tact and diplomacy and to facilitate progress in a professional manner
• Strong organisational and prioritising skills with a proven ability to work to deadlines
• Excellent analytical skills, ability to handle large data sets with a critical eye for identifying trends and variances
• Fluent in English (both written and verbal), a good knowledge of French and/or German would be an advantage


We offer

• Multilingual and international character. Modern institution with a personal atmosphere. Staff coming from 90 countries. Member of the “University of the Greater Region” (UniGR)
• A modern and dynamic university. High-quality equipment. Close ties to the business world and to the Luxembourg labour market. A unique urban site with excellent infrastructure
• A partner for society and industry. Cooperation with European institutions, innovative companies, the Financial Centre and with numerous non-academic partners such as ministries, local governments, associations, NGOs …