Digital Skills Officer

This post will form part of the Directorate of Digital & Information Services within the University’s Professional Services. The role is based in the Digital Skills Team within Library Services.

The post will primarily be involved in a project to develop the AI Learning Lab. The successful candidate will be responsible for the development of learning pathways to support staff and postgraduate researchers with the adoption of AI and automation in support of administrative tasks. They will have experience of delivering high quality teaching and development of online learning resources for a varied audience. The postholder will have knowledge of digital literacies and computational models. The post holder will enjoy working collaboratively to develop services and have the ability to convey complex concepts to a general audience. They will have experience of digital transformation in a Higher Education institution.

Additional duties will involve supporting the activities of the Digital Skills Team including the monitoring of IT enquiries and delivery of digital skills training to staff and students.

This is a fixed term full-time position, available for 12 months

Salary will be at the appropriate point on Grade 6,  £37,999 - £45,163 per annum with placement according to qualifications and experience.

Informal enquiries should be made to Claire Molloy, Information Specialist, e-mail: c.a.l.molloy@abdn.ac.uk

In accordance with the UKVI immigration rules, it is with regret that this role DOES NOT MEET THE SALARY REQUIREMENTS for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route.  For this role, the successful candidate must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment and obtain the right to work in the UK. Information on other visa options is available at www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa.

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Job Reference Number: LIB247A

The closing date for the receipt of applications is 26^th January 2025

The School / Division of X embraces a diverse working environment and recognises the many benefits this can bring. Applications from individuals from across all of the equality protected characteristics are encouraged.

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