Academic Officer

Overview Academic Officer role at Vall d’Hebron Institute of Research (VHIR) - Vall d'Hebron Institut de Recerca. The Teaching Unit promotes and develops academic activity at VHIR, supports students and professors on academic issues, coordinates orientation procedures and academic organization to ensure proper studies development and compliance with normative and quality guidelines.

We are currently looking for a highly motivated Academic Officer to join our team.

Education and qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences (preferred) or Humanities.

Fluency in Catalan, Spanish, English.

Experience and knowledge Proven experience organizing courses, workshops and other educational initiatives.

Desired Complementary training in education and academic programmes management : instructional design, learning methodologies, e-learning, organizing, etc.

Previous experience in academic affairs management and teaching quality processes, especially in a University environment.

Good command of Learning Management Systems.

Good IT and communication skills.

Personal skills : well-organized, methodical and people-oriented; capacity to work in a team and under pressure.

Main responsibilities and duties Collaborate in the development and organization of VHIR academic activities for undergraduate, postgraduate and PhD students.

Academic and administrative affairs of VHIR courses and master programmes : registrations, admissions, enrolment, schedules, certificates, etc.

Assisting students, professors and researchers on academic issues.

Manage internship programmes and assist incoming students : i) publication of internship vacancies, ii) recruitment and selection; iii) educational collaboration agreements; and iv) onboarding, follow-up and departure.

Any other duties related to the job as requested to contribute to the general functioning of the Teaching Unit.

Labour conditions Full-time position : 40h / week.

Starting date : immediate.

Gross annual salary : remuneration will depend on experience and skills. Salary ranges are consistent with our Collective Agreement pay scale.

Contract : Permanent.

What can we offer? Incorporation to Vall d’Hebron Research Institute (VHIR), a public sector institution that promotes biomedical research, innovation and teaching at Vall d'Hebron University Hospital (HUVH).

A scientific environment of excellence, highly dynamic, where high-end biomedical projects are continuously developed.

Continuous learning and a wide range of responsibilities within a stimulating work environment.

Individual training opportunities.

Flexible working hours.

23 days of holidays + 9 personal days.

Flexible Remuneration Program (including dining checks, health insurance, transportation and more).

Corporate Benefits : platform with discounts on travel, culture, technology, gastronomy, sports, among others.

Healthy Offering : wellbeing-focused activities.

Deadline to apply : .

VHIR embraces Equality and Diversity. As reflected in our values we work toward ensuring inclusion and equal opportunity in recruitment, hiring, training, and management for all staff within the organization, regardless of gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, age, functional diversity or ethnicity.

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