http://jobs.aston.ac.uk/Vacancies.aspx?cat=529&type=5 Latest job vacancies at Aston http://jobs.aston.ac.uk/rss/click.aspx?ref=R130138 http://jobs.aston.ac.uk/rss/click.aspx?ref=R130138 Group: Chief Operating Officer | Department: The Hub | Closing Date: 05 Jun 2013 | Aston University is seeking to appoint an Advice Zone Team Leader to manage the senior immigration and generalist advisers in the Hub Advice Zone.  Reporting to the Director of the Hub, Counselling & Disability Support, you will ensure the smooth and effective work of the team and respond promptly to urgent situations and changes in student demand whilst carrying your own caseload. You will be expected to spend around 40% of your time on personal casework with the remaining time spent on management issues. This post is a management role within Student Services; a role which demands and supports a high performance staff culture and initiates change. You will Lead on the development and enhancement of advice at Aston University. Have overall responsibility for the advice team’s service and be able to demonstrate strong, sensitive leadership skills. Advise the University on strategic development initiatives and inclusive practices to ensure our students receive a quality service in which the student experience and student satisfaction are paramount. Have responsibility for part of the Hub budget The University prides itself on its diversity and currently around 30% of its students are recruited from the EU or from overseas. The 2012 internal Student Satisfaction Survey ranked the Hub in the top three most highly rated Aston services.  Demand for immigration advice dominates the team’s work. In 2011-2012, the team opened 1,801 immigration cases, 599 student finance cases and 199 academic advice cases. Previous applicants for this role need not apply. Please visit our website http://www.aston.ac.uk/jobs for further information and to apply online. If you do not have access to the internet telephone 0121-204-4500 and leave your name and address quoting reference number: R130138. Aston University is committed to disability equality and is a Positive about Disabled People Symbol User.   Managerial & Professional Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://jobs.aston.ac.uk/rss/click.aspx?ref=R130135 http://jobs.aston.ac.uk/rss/click.aspx?ref=R130135 Group: Aston Business School | Department: Aston Business School | Closing Date: 10 Jun 2013 | The Enterprise Research Centre (ERC) launched on 1 January 2013 and will become a national and international focal point for research, knowledge and expertise on small and medium-sized businesses. The Centre will exploit and develop the existing knowledge base and data resources, strengthen the links between evidence and practice, and inform government policy and business practice for SMEs in the UK. ERC is a joint collaboration between the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS), the British Bankers' Association (BBA), the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) and the Technology Strategy Board (TSB). The Centre is jointly hosted at Warwick and Aston Universities, and will work alongside a consortium of other universities including Strathclyde, Birmingham, De Montfort and Imperial College London. Together with their counterpart at Warwick the Centre Manager at Aston will be responsible for the management of the ERC and its research programme and provide strategic and administrative support to the work of the Director and Deputy Director. The Centre Manager at Aston is solely responsible for managing, organising and recording impact indicators and events for ERC funders, users and stakeholders and will be a key contact for communications with policy makers, SMEs and media interaction.  The Centre Manager will also direct the ERC academic team in the development of a publication series and other hard copy and on-line publications and content. They will also manage the content of the ERC website and have editorial responsibility. The successful applicant should have a good first degree, preferably in an area coincident with the Centre’s research (or equivalent relevant professional administrative/accountancy qualifications) as well as a relevant post-graduate qualification or substantial equivalent experience in a management/administrative role at a supervisory level. They will have substantial prior experience of the development and use of KPIs in a research context as well as experience of budget-monitoring and financial processes. They must be able to demonstrate the ability to assist the Directors of the Centre work and build relationships with a range of senior colleagues, partners, stakeholders and external clients and contractors. For informal discussions relating to this post please contact Professor Mark Hart (Deputy Director, Enterprise Research Centre) for an informal discussion about the post.  Tel: +44(0) 121 204 3048,  mark.hart@aston.ac.uk Managerial & Professional Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://jobs.aston.ac.uk/rss/click.aspx?ref=R130054 http://jobs.aston.ac.uk/rss/click.aspx?ref=R130054 Group: Deputy Vice-Chancellor | Department: Registry & Planning | Closing Date: 23 May 2013 | Salary £37,382 - £53,186 per annum (the salary range includes a market pay supplement) This is a challenging opportunity to support the achievement of theUniversity’s Strategic Framework for 2020.  As Head of Planning Services you will take a leading role in the development and operation of planning systems and the timely delivery of business critical information to external stakeholders such as HEFCE/HESA and internal customers such as the Finance Department and the Academic Schools. You will have a major role in providing high quality data information which will underpin University strategic and operational plans.  In addition you will provide advice and support to the University planning cycle and lead the preparation of returns to government agencies (e.g. HEFCE and HESA) which concern student numbers and associated funding, as well as acting as the key advisor to University senior management team on these returns. The ideal candidate will be a graduate with a solid track record of successfully managing a strategic planning and data analysis function within a Higher Education environment.  You will have significant demonstrable experience of co-ordinating and compiling HEFCE/HESA returns.  You must have excellent analytical skills, the ability to present statistical information as well as a good working knowledge of management information systems.  An excellent organiser with a well-developed communication and interpersonal skills, you should be able to lead a team and build effective working relationships at all levels of the organisation. Aston University is committed to disability equality and is a Positive about Disabled People Symbol User. Managerial & Professional Thu, 02 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://jobs.aston.ac.uk/rss/click.aspx?ref=R130119 http://jobs.aston.ac.uk/rss/click.aspx?ref=R130119 Group: Chief Operating Officer | Department: Chief Operating Office | Closing Date: 20 May 2013 | We are seeking to appoint an outstanding Chief Operating Officer who will be responsible for a broad range of corporate and support services throughout the University, and for the continued development of the high performing culture which underpins delivery of our inspiring 2020 strategy. Aston University is a research-led University known for its world-class teaching quality and strong links to industry, government and commerce. Based in the centre of Birmingham, Aston has been a leading university for graduate employment success for over 25 years and our four Schools of Study offer a range of undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes. Reporting to the Vice-Chancellor, the successful candidate will possess broad operational management experience as well as extensive strategic, leadership and change management experience gained in large, complex organisations. PLEASE NOTE: The deadline for applications is 9am (GMT) on Monday 20th May 2013. For further information, please visit  http://www.perrettlaver.com/candidates Job Reference: 1279   Managerial & Professional Thu, 25 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://jobs.aston.ac.uk/rss/click.aspx?ref=R130115 http://jobs.aston.ac.uk/rss/click.aspx?ref=R130115 Group: Engineering & Applied Science | Department: Engineering & Applied Science | Closing Date: 31 May 2013 | We are seeking to appoint an inspirational Professor, who will provide a positive contribution to the evolving research and teaching activities of the School of Engineering and Applied Science.  You will be key in shaping and developing the future direction of the Engineering Systems and Management Group and will play an active role in the School’s senior leadership team. You should demonstrate excellence in, and both passion and enthusiasm for, research as evidenced by publications in leading international journals, postdoctoral research supervision and a portfolio of external funding. 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