Job Description

Working as part of a small team, the role of Research Integrity Administrator is to provide high quality and professional support to the University\xe2\x80\x99s Research Integrity, Governance and Contracts functions. The post holder will provide a range of support for the administrative aspects of the research integrity, governance, ethics and contracts processes including mailbox monitoring, the communication of support material, updating of guidance, and supporting meetings.

The University operates under an agile working framework which enables staff to work for home when they are not required on a business location for their role. This role will be required to work flexibly across a mixture of Directorate spaces including on campus and at our Forth Valley College, Alloa there is also the option to work from home in line with the agile working framework.

Reporting to the Research Integrity and Governance Manager, the Research Integrity Administrator will support them in coordinating the work of the Team, ensuring that resilience and consistent practice is achieved.

Description of Duties

• To support the Research Integrity and Governance Manager and Contracts Manager in best practice administrative processes related to research integrity, governance, assurance and ethics and research contracts
• Coordination of the preparation and distribution of correspondence to researchers and other parties regarding research integrity, ethics and contracts
• Maintain accurate records of all activity on searchable spreadsheets, databases and online systems
• To maintain and update administrative materials and resources relating to the work of the Research Integrity & Governance and Contracts Team, including web-based information
• Respond to enquiries from academic colleagues, external partners and the wider Research, Innovation and Business Engagement Directorate
• Provide administrative support for the three Research Ethics Panels, including collation and distribution of papers
• Assist with general administration including meeting, event and training organisation, room bookings and responding to general enquiries
• To contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of administrative processes
• To monitor shared mailboxes and respond effectively to enquiries, with a focus on excellence in customer service
• To undertake appropriate personal and professional development activities in order to deliver best practice
• To undertake any other duties as may be required, in line with the grade and nature of the role, as directed by Research Integrity and Governance Manager

Essential Criteria

• Educated to HNC level or equivalent (where no formal qualifications are held, additional relevant experience is required)
• Proven experience of working in a busy team/office
• Experience of providing effective clerical and administrative support
• Excellent customer service skills and a commitment to deliver a high-quality service
• Advanced knowledge, understanding and competence using a variety of IT systems (including Microsoft Office 365)
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritise multiple tasks and meet deadlines with a \xe2\x80\x98can do\xe2\x80\x99 approach

Desirable Criteria

• Experience of working in a higher education or similar environment
• Experience of working with SharePoint
• Experience of working with research ethics systems

About Us

The Directorate of Research, Innovation and Business Engagement works in partnership with Faculties, other Professional Services, and a wide range of external stakeholders to support and enhance the University\'s research and innovation performance. The University is committed to making a difference through our research, generating new ideas, insights and approaches that address the complex challenges and issues that are faced by human society. Supporting and enabling achievement of the strategic objectives set by the University for delivering research with impact is our core mission.

The Directorate provides a full range of services in research and innovation strategy and policy; research funding and development; research governance and integrity; researcher development for staff and postgraduate researchers; contract and legal support; systems, data and analysis; research evaluation; innovation, commercialisation and knowledge exchange; enterprise, company creation and growth; and engagement with businesses and other research and innovation partner organisations. Responsibility for delivering the range of transformational projects within the University\'s City Region and Growth Deal programme is embedded within the Directorate. We work closely with the Deputy Principal for Research, the Dean of the Institute for Advanced Studies, the Dean for Research Engagement and Performance, and academic leaders throughout the organisation.

The University

The University of Stirling is committed to providing education with a purpose and carrying out research which has a positive impact on communities across the globe \xe2\x80\x93 addressing real issues, providing solutions, and helping to shape society. Stirling is 4th in Scotland and 43rd in the UK for research impact, with 87% of its research having an outstanding or very considerable impact on society \xe2\x80\x93 and more than 80% rated either world leading or internationally excellent (Research Excellence Framework 2021).

The University of Stirling is ranked among the top 30 UK universities for student satisfaction (National Student Survey) and top 30 in the UK for postgraduate student experience (Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey), and has an overall five-star rating in the QS Stars University Ratings.

More than 17,000 students study with the University of Stirling globally, with over 140 nationalities represented on its scenic central Scotland campus alone. The University \xe2\x80\x93 also home to 1,700 staff \xe2\x80\x93 is ranked first in the UK and top three in the world for its campus environment (International Student Barometer 2022, wave two). Ranked first in the UK and top five in the world for its sports facilities (International Student Barometer 2022, wave two), Stirling is Scotland\'s University for Sporting Excellence. Its world-class facilities provide the perfect training environment for the University\xe2\x80\x99s sports scholars \xe2\x80\x93 many of whom compete at the highest level, including at the Olympics and Commonwealth Games \xe2\x80\x93 and for students, staff, and the wider community.

The University has twice been recognised with a Queen\'s Anniversary Prize \xe2\x80\x93 the first for its Institute for Social Marketing and Health (2014) and the second for its Institute of Aquaculture (2019).

The University is a signatory to the \xc2\xa3214 million Stirling and Clackmannanshire City Region Deal and a central partner of the Forth Valley University College Health Partnership.
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