Team leader - Education Quality Office

About us

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

Created in 2003, it strives today to meet tomorrow's major societal challenges, by nurturing an interdisciplinary approach and international outlook, investing in scientific quality and innovation, as well as offering personalised and multilingual teaching.

The institution places particular emphasis on research with impact. To achieve this goal, its research priorities focus on digital transformation, medicine and health, as well as sustainable and societal development.

The University invests in its knowledge and technology transfer through an attractive intellectual property policy and numerous partnerships.

7,500 students are enrolled at Uni.lu, of which 1,000 are doctoral candidates. With 300 professors, students have privileged access to world-renowned expertise.

Times Higher Education ranks Uni.lu 20th in the Young University Ranking 2024 and among the top 250 universities in the world.

Your role

As team leader of the Education Quality Office, you will manage the implementation and further development of the University's quality processes in education, and lead preparations for institutional evaluation and accreditation.

Reporting to the Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs, you will be responsible for the current team of two quality and process specialists, and will work in close coordination with the quality management staff of the University's three Faculties, as well as with educational managers and support services throughout the University.

You will bring specific expertise and be directly responsible for :

• Proposing, implementing, and developing the University's quality assurance framework for education, in compliance with the Standards and Guidelines for Quality Assurance in the European Higher Education Area
• Organising the processes for the creation, monitoring, (peer) review and development of study programmes : Provision of process information and timelines, support for preparation of documents, feedback and assessment of proposals, reporting, support for decision-making, follow-up
• Working with Faculties and central services in organising and coordinating initiatives for competence development in teaching (e.

g., Advance HE certifications, the University's initiative)

• In collaboration with Faculties, maintaining instruments for student and graduate feedback, and developing them further
• Supporting the organisation of the periodical external evaluation of the University's teaching and learning activities, of external accreditations or subject-specific evaluations
• Managing quality assurance projects in relation with strategic initiatives or following internal audits
• Supporting quality assurance and development for student services, student participation and engagement, student case management, academic integrity, student complaints and appeals
• Developing, and ensuring compliance with, the University's Study Regulations, academic policies, procedures, and academic processes
• In coordination with the University's service for institutional research, analysing educational data and providing insight and evidence on education quality to University leadership and for educational strategy processes

Your profile

• Ability to act as trusted advisor and sparring partner to top management
• PhD or equivalent by work experience
• Significant experience in an academic setting (University or research institute)
• Several years' experience working on themes related to higher education management and development or quality assurance in higher education
• Experience in managing and motivating teams, and in coordinating projects across organisational units
• Fluency in English and good command in French (in written and oral). Understanding of German and / or Luxembourgish is an asset
• Exceptional organizational acumen, excellent writing and communication skills
• Adept project management capabilities, and very good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Team player, able to work in an international, multidisciplinary and multicultural environment

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.

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 : Team leader
• Job Reference : UOL06824
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