Deadline: 18 October 2015

Job Purpose
To effectively & efficiently undertake a range of duties associated with the planning, delivery & evaluation of the AHRC Public Policy training ‘Policy Stories’ as requested by the Director of SGSAH.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for doctoral researchers to support the delivery of an innovative AHRC-funded training event through the Scottish Graduate School for Arts & Humanities. ‘Policy Stories’ will take place in November 2015 & we are looking for two Graduate Administrative Assistants (Grade 6) to help make it happen.

Work will be varied & interesting, including the creation of short films, online & other training materials & event management. Training will be provided where necessary. The successful candidates will be engaged & enthusiastic self-starters, ready to commit the equivalent of 6 hours per week over a five to six month period.

Any doctoral researcher registered at a Scottish HEI is eligible to apply & we particularly encourage applications from students who are not in receipt of full funding.

Salary will be on the Management, Professional & Administrative Grade, level 6, £27,057 - £30,4347 per annum, pro rata to 6 hours per week.

Applications should be made through the University of Glasgow here, Reference Number 011233.

Closing date is Friday 18 October 2015 & interviews will take place on Thursday 29 October 2015. Applicants should be available for immediate start.

Main Duties & Responsibilities
1. To support the Director of SGSAH in the planning, delivery and evaluation of ‘Policy Stories’
2. To create web and other digital media materials and keep such materials up to date
3. To organise and record meetings with colleagues from other institutions across Scotland
4. To liaise with other HEIs across Scotland, in the planning and delivery of a programme of public policy training
5. To act as a point of contact and source of support for PGR students applying to, and registering on, the ‘Policy Stories’ programme
6. To undertake post-project evaluation and analysis

Knowledge/Qualifications
A1 Good first degree in an Arts or Humanities subject
A2 Completed Masters degree in an Arts or Humanities subject
A3 English Language competency of IELTS 7 (average) with no subset less than 7.

Skills
C1 Excellent language skills both orally & written
C2 Knowledge of digital media resources & platforms (e.g. blogging, websites, digital films, film & audio editing, audio recording & editing)
C3 Excellent interpersonal skills & presentation skills
C4 Time/project/budget management skills
C5 Ability to work independently & as part of a team
C6 Ability to work with little supervision
C7 Creativity
C8 Self-motivation
C9 Ability to accept collegiate responsibilities & act accordingly.

Experience
E1 Project management and/or administration experience
E2 Student support.

Desirable:
F1 Experience of engaging with policy makers.

Job Features
Dimensions
Support the Director of SGSAH in the planning, delivery & evaluation of the programme, ‘Policy Stories’
Develop & maintain a web profile, using digital media platforms
Be a point of contact & support for students from across Scotland registered on a policy training programme.

Planning & Organising
Effective organisation skills to effectively manage time & prioritise as appropriate a range of administrative duties
Reactive – Queries from staff/students across a range of HEIs
Plan & organise administrative duties on an ongoing basis.

Decision Making
Take decisions as appropriate in accordance with the Speaking my Language programme
Prioritise own work
Experimental design.

Internal/External Relationships
Internal
Director of SGSAH
SGSAH administration team to liaise regarding eg finance, logistics of event
Staff/students to advise.

External
Interaction with academic colleagues & PGR students in other Universities, to ensure information flow & delivery of training.

Problem Solving
Act as first point of contact for problems/enquiries from students applying to or enrolled on the programme.

Standard Terms & Conditions
Salary will be on the Management, Professional & Administrative Grade, level 6, £27,057 - £30,4347 per annum, pro rata to 6 hours per week.

This post is for 6 months in the first instance.

If you would like to discuss this role informally, you can sign up to our event ‘Meet the Host’ here, we have a few remaining spaces left, please RVSP by 4 October, Or contact Ms Jude Henderson, SGSAH Director, director@sgsah.ac.uk

First published: 1 October 2015