Faculty of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment

BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY

Faculty of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE / Student Placement (Digital Media Technology)
DEPARTMENT / School of Computing and Digital Technology (CDT)
REFERENCE
SALARY / TBC
LOCATION / Millennium Point, Curzon Street, Birmingham
RESPONSIBLE TO / Mak Sharma
ACCOUNTABLE TO / Andrew Aftelak, Head of School, CDT
JOB PURPOSE / The posts will involve a range of activities that will include the development of course specific demonstrations and managing projects; providing technical and academic support for undergraduate modules as well as assisting in running course related events, for example: game jams, Innovation Fest, conferences, open days and applicant visit days.
SCOPE / Develop relevant discipline specific technical demonstrations for open and applicant days and other University events.
Provide academic and technical support for undergraduate modules.
Develop supporting documentation for computer and technical systems.
Report problems outside simple maintenance to the course team and facilitate internal or external support calls.
Support the booking of software and equipment for research and project students.
Maintain tidy and organised laboratories at all time.
Support users, organised events, extracurricular activities and assist with project administration and management.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES / Work with members of staff as directed and delegated by the Head of School.
Support Programme Leaders and contribute to course development and management.
Be cognisant of BCU health and safety requirements; and equality and diversity policies in relation to other staff and students.
PLANNING AND ORGANISING / In conjunction with the academic lead or designated supervisor plan, prepare and deliver appropriate academic or technical support.
Contribute to the planning and organisation of events held by the School, such as Applicant Visit and Open Days as well as other University events.
Where appropriate, initiate scholarly events.
DECISION MAKING
INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS / Work collaboratively with all staff of the School in developing the research, teaching, learning and professional portfolios of the School.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND
EXPERIENCE / Knowledge
Good overall grades in undergraduate course.
Demonstration of high level discipline specific technical skills.
Commitment to high quality work and enthusiasm to work collaboratively.
Skills/abilities:
Subject knowledge and expertise in a relevant area.
An ability to work constructively in academic teams, but also to use personal initiative and to be flexible and creative.
Oral, IT and writing skills necessary to undertake effective support of module delivery.
OTHER / Uphold and promote the University’s core values of Excellence, People Focused, Partnership Working, Fairness and Integrity. These values define the principles of how we work together with our staff, students and partners.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Job Title:
Placement Student (Computer Security) / Reference: / Faculty:
Faculty of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment
Grade & Salary: / School:
School of Computing and Digital Technology (CDT) / Reports to:
Rehan Bhana
Essential / Desirable / How Identified
1. / Physical / Professional appearance.
Pleasant and confident manner.
Presentation and communication skills / Performance during interview and presentation process.
2. / Qualifications / Good current grades at undergraduate level in relevant subject area. / Academic transcript.
CV or application form details.
3. / Experience / Demonstration of relevant technical and academic skills. / Skill portfolio.
Presentation at interview.
4. / Training / Commitment to continuing professional development. / Past training history from application form and CV.
Selection process by demonstration of ability to display knowledge and skills at interview.
5. / Special Knowledge / Subject knowledge in the field identified for the placement. / Skill portfolio.
6. / Circumstances / Flexible attitude to working hours including potential evenings and weekends.
Willingness to travel. / Ensure candidates are aware of these requirements at interview.
7. / Personal Qualities & Skills / Ability to work effectively in a team.
Ability to supervise own workload and prioritise tasks.
Ability to assist in the support of student groups and individual students.
Willingness to undertake appropriate administrative duties.
Commitment to equal opportunities.
Commitment to the development of self and others.
Demonstrates a commitment to the University’s core values of Excellence, People Focused, Partnership Working, Fairness and Integrity. / CV or application form details.
8. / Practical and Intellectual Skills / Good communication, organisation and project management skills.
Oral, writing, and good presentation skills.
Excellent technical IT skills. / CV or application form details.
Interview process.
9. / Legal Requirements / n/a
10. / Other Requirements / n/a