Pharma Year Head

Job Title:         Year Head - MSPBM Programme (and embedded awards)

Reporting to :   Programme Director & Head of Academic Programmes, Cork
Location :          Griffith College Cork, Wellington Road
Job Type:          Part time (60% contract) Initially, 11-month fixed term contract

Job Summary:

The Griffith Business School and Griffith College Cork has been delivering its MSc. in Pharmaceutical Business Management in its Cork campus since 2018. We are seeking to recruit a strong leader to join us as a Year Head within the Faculty, which will assist the Programme Director in the continued delivery of this programme (and embedded awards) to a very high standard.

The primary role of the Year Head is to facilitate and oversee:

• The professional delivery of programmes


• The effective and equitable assessment of learners with comprehensive feedback for academic support and development


• Effective communication with faculty members, both full-time and part-time


• Effective communication between faculty and learners


• Assist in the resolution of problems raised by learners and/or lecturers


• Participate in Open Evenings and other college promotional events 

The person appointed will have a proven record of academic leadership, in the management of higher education programmes, at level 9. The selected candidate will make a strong contribution to the management of the Faculty whilst supporting learners for the duration of their studies in the Graduate Business School.

Job Responsibilities:

Programme Management

• Assist in the recruitment of suitably qualified programme lecturers.


• Assisting in the management of the delivery of the programme as prescribed by QQI, the Governing Body and the College’s Quality Assurance Procedures.


• Liaise with lecturers in relation to end of semester module reports and review with PD.


• Assist in the review of the approved programme schedule for the academic year.


• Maintain the academic integrity of the programmes.


• Assist the PD in reviewing and planning of lecturer delivery plans and exams in Cork campus.


• Assist in maintaining  the module integrity and consistency between day and evening programmes where relevant.


• Advise lecturers of support facilities to enhance performance.


• Organise additional tutorials/lectures where appropriate in consultation with PD.


• Responsible for co-ordination of programme committee meetings.


• Responsible for oversight of learner and lecturer feedback of assigned programme and report to PD any issues.


• Assist PD in the preparation of Annual Programme Review Report.


• Work proactively in improving existing programmes.


• Participate in the development, implementation and maintenance of academic quality assurance policies.

Faculty/Admin

• Be available during Learner contact hours to discuss performance, problems, complaints and advise on remedial action.


• Process LRAFS and submit to FA.


• Attend weekly faculty meeting and weekly one-one meetings with FA.


• Review and check Examinations timetables and confirm same with PD.


• Attend the Exam Boards with the PD


• Contribute to faculty planning (e.g. new programme development/review etc.).


• Assist in the timely preparation of semester timetables.


• Retain summary information on exam module reviews and lecturer assessments.


• Graduation duties: attend ceremonies and assist where necessary.


• Carry out assessment, monitoring and evaluation of examination and coursework and provide academic guidance and consultative support to learners.


• Assist PD in ensuring that student queries are dealt with in a timely manner.


• Assist PD in coordinating internal moderation all assessments.


• Carry out registration checks to ensure learners are properly registered.


• Monitor attendance and follow up with learners who are persistently absent


• Assist in the preparation of assignment due date grid.
  
  

Teaching 

• Lecture hours on assigned modules within the School and other assigned areas if required.


• The role requires at least 6 hours teaching per week per semester.


• Provide a professional support to learners in their learning activities.


• Attend meetings and participate in committees appropriate to assigned programmes.


• Any other duties that fall within the employee’s capabilities.

Minimum Education/ Experience Requirements:

• Relevant qualification, i.e. must hold a minimum of Master level or equivalent


• Knowledge and practical experience of a relevant subject area.


• Experience in higher education programme management. 


• Lecturing experience.


• Excellent communication skills.


• Good time management and organisation skills.


• Enthusiasm and commitment to their subject area.


• Must be legally entitled to work full time in Ireland for any employer.
  
  
  

About Griffith College

Griffith College is Ireland's largest independent third level institution with locations in Dublin, Cork and Limerick. The College was established in 1974 The Cork campus is set on over 5 acres of landscaped gardens on Wellington road, minutes from Cork City centre. Griffith College enjoys national and a growing international reputation for learner success. The College has gained an enviable, award winning reputation for providing learners with first class lectures and excellent study material. Griffith College offers internationally recognised postgraduate and undergraduate degree programmes, complimented by a wide range of professional, short term and corporate training educational solutions - in Griffith College, there is something for everyone. Today there are over 7,000 learners studying in the four college campuses.  The college is a designated educational institute of the Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI). Click the link for more information.  http://www.griffith.ie/

Our Vision

‘Empowering learners to achieve their career and life potential’

Why work for Griffith College?

• Competitive salary package.


• Access to health cash plan for self and family through salary sacrifice


• Bike to work scheme.


• Opportunity for continued training development and support.


• Free parking facilities.


• Stunning historical premises.


• Vibrant multidisciplinary and multicultural learning environment.


• Innovative and agile place to work.


• Welcoming environment committed to learner and staff development.

This job description is not to be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. It is intended as an outline of proposed areas of activity and will be amended in the light of the changing environment within the Faculty and the College.

Griffith College is an equal opportunities employer. Candidates must be eligible to work full-time for any employer in Ireland.