Bequeathal Administrator (Maternity Cover) - UOD1615
| Posting date: | 19 July 2024 |
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| Salary: | £25,138 to £28,759 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 August 2024 |
| Location: | Dundee, Dundee, DD1 4HN |
| Company: | University of Dundee |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 4596_1721379815 |
Summary
The School of Science and Engineering has an international reputation for excellent teaching and topical research, particularly in addressing global challenges in energy, the environment, health care, technology, forensic science and infrastructure.
This appointment is key member of the School's professional services team and will be based within the School's Centre for Anatomy and Human Identification (CAHID). Anatomy and forensic anthropology are core activities of the University of Dundee's award-winning Centre. CAHID offers a suite of programmes in forensic anthropology, anatomy, medical art, forensic art and forensic archaeology at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.
Your priorities will include:
- Liaise directly with the Centre Manager to ensure the requirements of the annual cycle of Centre administrative activities are met, develop an understanding of the relevant bequeathal procedures and policies, and ensure implementation and adherence across the body donation programme
- Act as the principal point of contact for Centre and MSI Building activities, liaising with academics, central services, external stakeholders, as well as current and prospective students, dealing with queries (e.g. access) and making referrals as appropriate
- Responsible for administration of the Centre's generic email inboxes, fielding queries from police services, potential forensic cases, and Thiel Cadaver Facility requests, making referrals as appropriate
Who we're looking for:
- Excellent liaison skills, with the ability to manage complex relationships with a wide range of individuals (including senior staff) within the University
- Ability to interpret and implement relevant anatomical legislation and bequeathal procedures
- Liaison skills with nuanced social and interpersonal skills and an empathetic approach in dealing with individuals such as donors and relatives
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including evidence of team working and the ability to be proactive in responding to the needs of staff and students
We are one of the UK's leading universities, internationally recognised for our expertise across a range of disciplines and research breakthroughs in multiple areas, including science, medicine and engineering, amongst many others. Our purpose is to transform lives, locally and globally, which we do as a community of staff (Professional Services and academic Schools), students and alumni. Professional Services directorates are key to delivering the University strategy and driving change across the University.
For further information about this position please contact Ms Vivienne McGuire
(Centre Manager), v.mcguire@dundee.ac.uk) and/or Dr Amanda Hunter (School Operations Manager), a.z.hunter@dundee.ac.uk
The diversity of our staff and students helps to make the University of Dundee a UK university of choice for undergraduate, postgraduate and distance learning. Family friendly policies, staff networks for BME, Disabled and LGBT staff, membership of Athena SWAN, the ECU Race Equality Charter and Stonewall as well a full range of disability services, create an enjoyable and inclusive place to work