Job
Overview
The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts is recognised as a world leading centre of excellence for creative learning and vocational training within the performing arts and creative economies. We enjoy an international and national reputation for the quality of our teaching, our world class facilities and an enviable track record of graduate employment and alumni successes.
Reporting to our Director of Students, you will support the operation and delivery of high-quality student casework managing all cases related to Student Discipline, Code of Conduct, Fitness to Study, Academic Appeals and Complaints. This role is critical in association with our preparations and application for Taught Degree Awarding Powers. This includes being a point of contact for the University, with respect to complaints which are submitted for review to the Office of the Independent Adjudicator (OIA). You will also provide specialist advice and support through staff development training sessions and guidance.
The ideal candidate will have a degree or equivalent professional experience. Knowledge and understanding within a HE setting or a similar environment, experience in student casework and knowledge of the OIA are essential. You should have excellent IT skills, attention to detail and possess excellent interpersonal skills. The ability to work both independently and collaboratively and confidently with colleagues at all levels in a creative and changing environment is vital. You will be expected to bring a positive and proactive attitude to your work and quickly establish yourself in the role and get up to speed with sector requirements and practices.
In return we offer a highly creative working environment that will inspire you to fulfil your potential and training opportunities to develop your skills and experience, competitive salary commensurate with experience, pension, generous holiday entitlements, and complimentary tickets to our inhouse productions.
The post will commence as soon as possible.
Closing date for applications: 4pm on Friday 19th July 2024
Interview: w/c 29th July 2024
CV’s will not be accepted as we are a Higher Education Institute.
Should you have any questions about the application process or require reasonable adjustments for your application, please contact our Recruitment Team on recruit@lipa.ac.uk or 0151 330 3091.
Please send your completed application form to recruit@lipa.ac.uk
Our commitment to Equal Opportunities
As an equal opportunity’s employer, LIPA is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.
We are committed to working together to create an inclusive environment that offers equitable opportunities for all, pursuing our vision to be a leading vocational training institution.
As part of our Strategic Plan for 2023-2026 we are seeking to increase the diversity within our community and would particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups, people with disabilities and those identifying as female, non-binary or trans-gender.
Appointments will always be made on merit.
LIPA - a registered charity No. 1001565.