Develop a general knowledge of other postgraduate funding schemes across the University in order that any enquiries can be accurately redirected; Develop the ability to interpret the impact of externally imposed changes on a scheme, so that internal stakeholders can be advised in a timely manner and necessary changes to local processes and procedures implemented, or new ones developed; Plan the annual Graduate School funding programme in conjunction with Postgraduate Funding Manager, ensuring all activities are identified and resourced, and deadlines identified; Maintain details of key contact data within the University and Research Councils to ensure accuracy of data dissemination; Take responsibility for developing new processes and procedures to support funding activities, particularly as external changes are imposed, and regularly review the performance of existing processes and procedures to ensure they are fit for purpose – suggesting changes to support a continuous improvement activity; funding opportunities onto UoN studentship funding database to ensure current and future students have up to date information about opportunities available; Evaluate the most effective way to distribute limited endowment across eligible students in order to ensure that maximum benefit is derived from limited funds. 4. Marketing 10% Maintain the information about postgraduate funding on the Graduate School’s website; Develop content for relevant workspaces; Promote postgraduate funding opportunities through a variety of media, including Twitter. 5. Work with other funding support staff within the Graduate School; 5% Undertake other duties appropriate to the role as may from time to time be required; Attend personal development activities to ensure that you have the skills and training necessary to undertake your role to a high standard. Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience Essential Desirable Qualification / Educated to degree level or Educated to HND/HNC/A-level Education equivalent; standard or equivalent, with GCSEs A recognised project in English and Maths (Grade C or management qualification above) or equivalent, or (Prince 2, ILM or equivalent). considerable relevant experience in a similar role. Skills / Training Ability to interpret the regulations Knowledge of financial and Terms and Conditions (T&Cs) procedures; of funding bodies, and recommend Familiarity with University actions as a result of changes to standard software including the T&Cs; Agresso (Financials) for Excellent communication skills reporting purposes; – written, verbal and interpersonal; Familiarity of working with Je-S Ability to build relationships with (RCUK joint electronic individuals and representatives of submission portal); external organisations; A detailed and operational A high level of IT skills, including knowledge of the funding demonstrable experience in the mechanisms of primary use of Microsoft Office IT sponsors of postgraduate
Develop a general knowledge of other postgraduate funding schemes across the University in order that any enquiries can be accurately redirected; Develop the ability to interpret the impact of externally imposed changes on a scheme, so that internal stakeholders can be advised in a timely manner and necessary changes to local processes and procedures implemented, or new ones developed; Plan the annual Graduate School funding programme in conjunction with Postgraduate Funding Manager, ensuring all activities are identified and resourced, and deadlines identified; Maintain details of key contact data within the University and Research Councils to ensure accuracy of data dissemination; Take responsibility for developing new processes and procedures to support funding activities, particularly as external changes are imposed, and regularly review the performance of existing processes and procedures to ensure they are fit for purpose – suggesting changes to support a continuous improvement activity; funding opportunities onto UoN studentship funding database to ensure current and future students have up to date information about opportunities available; Evaluate the most effective way to distribute limited endowment across eligible students in order to ensure that maximum benefit is derived from limited funds. 4. Marketing Maintain the information about postgraduate funding on the Graduate School’s website; Develop content for relevant workspaces; Promote postgraduate funding opportunities through a variety of media, including Twitter. 10% 5. Work with other funding support staff within the Graduate School; Undertake other duties appropriate to the role as may from time to time be required; Attend personal development activities to ensure that you have the skills and training necessary to undertake your role to a high standard. 5% Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience Essential Desirable Qualification / Education Educated to HND/HNC/A-level standard or equivalent, with GCSEs in English and Maths (Grade C or above) or equivalent, or considerable relevant experience in a similar role. Educated to degree level or equivalent; A recognised project management qualification (Prince 2, ILM or equivalent). Skills / Training Ability to interpret the regulations and Terms and Conditions (T&Cs) of funding bodies, and recommend actions as a result of changes to the T&Cs; Excellent communication skills – written, verbal and interpersonal; Ability to build relationships with individuals and representatives of external organisations; A high level of IT skills, including demonstrable experience in the use of Microsoft Office IT Knowledge of financial procedures; Familiarity with University standard software including Agresso (Financials) for reporting purposes; Familiarity of working with Je-S (RCUK joint electronic submission portal); A detailed and operational knowledge of the funding mechanisms of primary sponsors of postgraduate
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