University of Greenwich Hiring for Student Success Job at Greenwich, England Full Time

The School of Business Operations and Strategy is part of the highly successful and vibrant Greenwich Business School. Greenwich Business School has an international focus that fits perfectly with today’s global economy. It offers dynamic courses that combine academic learning with hands-on experience, preparing students for successful business careers and leadership roles.

Our philosophy of Education without Boundaries means that we are committed to supporting our academic teams to deliver the highest levels of student success and enterprise and employment outcomes for students from all walks of life. The School enjoys high levels of student engagement and a strong team of internationally recognised staff who work in partnership with professional bodies, industry, research and academic networks. We are equally proud of our strong network of successful Alumni.

The Role

The School of Business Operations and Strategy, Greenwich Business School at the University of Greenwich is seeking to appoint a full time Associate Professor with initial appointment (3 years) managerial position as Associate Head of School – Student Success. The Associate Professor role is the substantive role, therefore after three years the successful appointee will either be renewed for a further three years or become a full-time, permanent Associate Professor. We would like to receive applications from authentic and inclusive leaders with a research/subject specialism in Business Operations, Strategy, Business Management, or International Business.

Reporting to the Head of the School of Business Operations and Strategy, you will support the head to develop and deliver on the School’s strategic priorities in Student Success. You will provide strong academic leadership and vision driven by a commitment to Teaching and Student Experience, Research and Knowledge Exchange.

As a member of the School’s management team, you will support the development, deployment and delivery of the Faculty’s/School’s strategy and business plan. You will act as an advocate for change, setting and meeting targets, adapting to challenges and influencing staff in the School to deliver its strategic priorities.

The post holder is expected to have, and maintain, strong stakeholder relationships, a proven track record of discipline-related pedagogical expertise and to provide leadership and to set standards of excellence. The successful candidate must also hold a PhD or equivalent professional practice in a relevant discipline.

The role of Associate Head of School Student Success is for 50% FTE and for an initial period of three years. The role holder’s period of office may be extended beyond this initial three-year period subject to outstanding performance and review.

Should you have any queries, don’t hesitate to contact the Head of the School, Professor Riccardo De Vita, r.devita@greenwich.ac.uk or hrsr-fob@greenwich.ac.uk

The university welcomes people from diverse and underrepresented communities who can help the university to achieve its mission. We do this through taking positive action such as encouraging applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, disabled and LGBT+ people. As part of our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Time to Change Employer Pledge/Mentally Healthy Universities, we’re committed to promoting and supporting the physical and mental health of all our staff, and removing barriers to improve inclusion.

We encourage applicants to disclose experience of mental health problems so we can support them fully during our recruitment process and make any necessary reasonable adjustments. Any information disclosed will be kept confidential and separate from the job application form.