Academic Quality Specialist

Academic Quality Specialist
The University of Luxembourg is an international research university with a distinctly
multilingual and interdisciplinary character.

The Faculty of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences (FHSE) at the University of
Luxembourg brings together expertise from the humanities, linguistics, cognitive sciences, social and educational sciences.

People
from across 20 disciplines are working within the Faculty. Along with the disciplinary approach a very ambitious interdisciplinary research
culture has been developed. The faculty’s research and teaching focuses on social, economic, political and educational issues with the
common goal of contributing to an inclusive, open and resourceful society.

Your role
Reporting to the Dean the
jobholder will support the Faculty with the coordination, implementation, monitoring of quality processes in teaching and learning:

• Support the Dean’s office and course directors on matters relating to quality enhancement and assurance primarily for the
  Faculty’s study programmes; and teaching and learning initiatives
• Secretary to the Faculty’s Teaching and Learning
  Committee (TLC) and coordination of the implementation of the decisions of the TLC
• Support the Faculty and liaise with the
  Rectorate with regards to evaluations (internal and external) exercises and accreditation
• Monitor and analyse data pertaining to
  study programmes’ performance and student feedback
• Ensure internal communication and cooperation within the Faculty and with
  the Office of the Vice Rector for Academic Affairs
• Participate and initiate meetings and report to different audiences to further
  develop a culture of quality assurance
• Acquire and maintain optimal relationships with European and international Higher Education
  quality assurance community

Your profile

• Higher education degree (Master or PhD); academic
  background in one or more of the subject areas covered by the Faculty will be considered an advantage
• Experience (min. 2 years) in
  a similar position; relevant experience in a higher education institution will be considered an asset
• Good understanding of quality
  assurance standards and accreditation processes in Higher Education
• Familiarity with Higher Education policy developments in
  relevant national, European (EU/EHEA), and international contexts will be considered an asset
• Strong written communication
  skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to relate to all levels of staff with tact and diplomacy and to facilitate
  progress in a professional manner
• Strong organisational and prioritising skills with a proven ability to work to deadlines
• Excellent analytical skills, ability to handle large data sets with a critical eye for identifying trends and variances
• Fluent
  in English (both written and verbal), a good knowledge of French and/or German would be an advantage

We
offer

• Multilingual and international character. Modern institution with a personal atmosphere. Staff coming from 90
  countries. Member of the “University of the Greater Region” (UniGR)
• A modern and dynamic university. High-quality
  equipment. Close ties to the business world and to the Luxembourg labour market. A unique urban site with excellent infrastructure
• A partner for society and industry. Cooperation with European institutions, innovative companies, the Financial Centre and with numerous
  non-academic partners such as ministries, local governments, associations, NGOs …

How to
apply
Applications should include:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover letter

Early application is highly
encouraged, as the applications will be processed upon reception. Please apply ONLINE formally through the HR system : http://emea3.mrted.ly/3x4lk Applications by Email will not be considered.

All
qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. In line with our values, the University of Luxembourg promotes an inclusive culture. We
encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are dedicated to upholding equality and respect for our employees and
students.

General information:

• Contract Type: Permanent
• Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Hours per
  Week
• Location: Campus Belval
• Internal Title: Quality and process specialist
• Job Reference: UOL07583