Dear colleagues,
We are pleased to invite applications for Dean for UK student Recruitment, reporting to the Vice-Principal for Global Engagement.
For this role candidates should have extensive experience in a higher education environment, with a track record of success in meeting or exceeding objectives and challenging targets. You will be an excellent communicator who is able to influence and work effectively across the University, and externally, at all levels. You should have a demonstrable ability to think strategically at an institutional level, to negotiate, find and implement novel solutions, and to communicate your ideas with sensitivity and diplomacy. Role holders will also need to have the ability to work collaboratively and consultatively with Schools and Professional Services Directorates.
Applications are welcome from academic members of staff. Deans are appointed on a 50% of full-time basis and School duties will be adjusted to an agreed level to enable the role holder to fulfil the responsibilities of the role. Consideration will be given to flexible working requests and / or alternative models of delivery, where applicants can demonstrate that the requirements of the role can be delivered. The role holder will receive a superannuable allowance of £5,000 per annum. The role is a fixed term appointment for an initial period of 3 years, renewable subject to satisfactory performance for one further period of up to 3 years.
Full details for this Dean role are available on this link.
Applications should be made by way of a current detailed CV, and a covering letter not exceeding 300 words detailing the reasons for your application and the ways in which your past experience and skills will enable you to achieve the objectives for the role. Applications should be sent to Fiona Smith, Head of HR Business Partnering, f.m.smith@abdn.ac.uk, by 17 October 2023. It is anticipated that interviews will take place on the 26 October 2023.
If you have any questions or wish to discuss these roles informally, please feel free to contact Professor Alan Speight, Vice-Principal Global Engagement via email on Alan.Speight@abdn.ac.uk.
Promoting Diversity and Equal Opportunities throughout the University
Professor Alan Speight
Vice-Principal Global Engagement