Academic Office Manager

Academic Dean's Office
Salary:   €37,995 to €48,327
Closing Date:   Monday 30 May 2022
Interview Date:   See advert
Reference:  LZ10-R

Interviews:  Week beginning 6th June 2022

Lancaster University invites applications for an Academic Office Manager to be based in the University’s new campus in Leipzig (Germany).  The Leipzig campus has been established to provide the same academic quality and fully rounded student experience as in the UK, with teaching, research, and engagement all key elements of the campus.  While based in Leipzig and reporting to the Academic Dean of Lancaster University Leipzig, the new colleague will have a close association with the main campus in the UK, with opportunities to spend time in Lancaster and interact with colleagues there.

The post holder will support the Academic Dean of Lancaster University Leipzig to coordinate and deliver a wide range of operations and academic services.  Working in close consultation with the appropriate colleagues in Leipzig and in the UK, they will implement the campus’s policies and practices with respect to the effective delivery of academic support services as well as maintaining effective operations.  In addition, the post holder will be responsible for developing and maintaining a broad range of effective working relationships, among colleagues at Lancaster University’s main campus, partner organisations and external stakeholders.  Further, the post holder will be responsible for liaising with Lancaster University in the UK on behalf of the Leipzig campus for issues involving HR, finance, and other academic activities.  Therefore, it is desirable that applicants have an understanding of these activities in the German context.  The post holder will also support the Academic Dean on other duties necessary to the effective operation of the campus.

ABOUT LANCASTER UNIVERSITY LEIPZIG: This role is based on our campus in Leipzig, Germany. The Leipzig campus offers Lancaster University degree programmes, with the University retaining responsibility over academic matters, including Lancaster staff teaching the degree programmes.  Lancaster University’s operation in Leipzig has been approved by the Saxon State Ministry for Higher Education, Research and the Arts. The campus is located in the heart of the City of Leipzig and welcomes students from around the globe.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Please submit your application online at: https://hr-jobs.lancs.ac.uk/ by 8:00 p.m. (CET) on 30th May 2022.  The application must contain a detailed cover letter summarising your motivations for applying for the role, a separate statement indicating how you meet the job requirements as set out in the person specification and job description, and a full CV.  The successful applicant must also provide suitable references prior to commencing the role. For an informal discussion, please contact Dr Jonathan Ivy, Academic Dean, Lancaster University Leipzig, j.ivy@lancaster.ac.uk.

We particularly welcome applications from people in all diversity groups, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

More information about the campus can be found at www.lancasterleipzig.de

Please note this role is a full time, indefinite post based in Leipzig, Germany. The contracting employer for this role is Lancaster Leipzig GmbH.

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