Interim Head of Student and Academic Services

The Courtauld Institute of Art, the UK’s leading institution for teaching and research in the History of Art and the conservation of paintings, is seeking to appoint an experienced administrator to act as The Courtauld’s expert on administrative process. Such processes include: quality assurance, academic standards oversight and the student record system, and to ensure the smooth running of all aspects of the Student and Academic Services operations, i.e. Admissions and Enrolment, Records and Assessment, Data Management and Student and Staff Services. The post-holder will also have responsibility for academic timetabling, widening access, statutory returns, research degree administration, student visas, and certain aspects of student finance.  In addition to requisite knowledge and experience in all these areas, excellent leadership, organisational, communication and interpersonal skills are required.
The Courtauld Institute of Art are working in partnership with SearchHigher as the executive search firm for this appointment. All applications must be made via a full curriculum vitae and supporting statement prior to the closing date of Midnight on Sunday 22nd January 2017. Interviews are scheduled to take place at the end of January with a view to starting a handover on the 10th February 2017. For further information or to apply, please contact Sarah Brennan at s.brennan@searchhigher.com or on 02476 575004.