AI Festival Event Assistant

What is it? 

King's Academy serves as the Education ?Think Tank? for the University, working both on strategic priorities for education and to foster a supportive and progressive academic culture across the institution, in partnership with faculties and through our collaborative relationships with staff, students and external partners. This is done through: 

• Events, workshops, conferences and awards. 
• Consultancy and input into policy development. 
• Dedicated support for Faculties. 
• Funding for staff and students working on educational projects. 
• Supporting staff to gain professional recognition for their teaching practice and/or support of students. 
• Major strategic projects e.g. Transforming Assessment for Students at King's (TASK), education for sustainability, inclusive education, student-staff partnerships, AI and Education, curriculum and programme design, and much more.

King's Academy is developing its support in curriculum development across the university. We are taking a student-centred design approach to curriculum development, which puts students? needs, their realities and aspirations at the heart of the design process for new university courses. We are now developing resources to support academics in this process.  

Two student interns will support the programme and curriculum design lead at King's Academy in creating resources which illustrate and summarise how students experience their curriculum, what motivates and inspires them and what challenges they face on their learning journey.  

We are particularly keen to elevate the needs, voices and aspirations of students who identify as belonging to an historical/currently marginalised and/or unrepresented group in Higher Education. 

How to apply

In your cover letter please address the following questions:

1. What interests you most about this role? We are keen to hear about your motivations for applying for this role.  

• This role is open to current postgraduate taught students at King's.  

• Students who can demonstrate an interest in the development of university curricula and curiosity for how teaching and learning is organised as well as how fellow students experience their learning journey within their own subject and beyond.   

The following skills, knowledge and experience will be helpful in this role: 

• Knowledge and experience in qualitative data collection and/or user experience projects. 
• Communication skills, in particular active listening and oral communication. 
• Capacity to work independently as well as part of a team. 

I am seeking a highly motivated Research Assistant (RA) with experience in data extraction from Bloomberg, Refinitiv and annual reports, and proficiency in Python and STATA for financial data analysis. 

• PhD candidate is required
• Familiarity with financial datasets and empirical research methods is desirable.
• Experience with SAS is desirable.

• Proficiency in Bloomberg Terminal and Refinitiv data extraction tools.
• Strong programming skills in Python.
• Ability to work independently and meet research deadlines.

About Us: The UK Higher Education Humanitarian Group (HEHG) is dedicated to advancing, coordinating, and catalyzing support for forcibly displaced academics and students across the UK higher education sector. Chaired by King?s College London and the University of Edinburgh, our group comprises representatives from various UK universities and sector groups, including the United Nations High Commission for Refugees and Universities UK International.

Role overview: We are seeking a motivated and skilled Project Coordinator to facilitate the UK higher education sector's response to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. The HEHG has established a sub-group focused on developing a coordinated response to the partial destruction of the higher education sector in Gaza. This role is critical in fostering collaboration among UK universities, Gazan academics, and civil society organizations.

Person Specification:

Essential Criteria:

• MA degree in Politics, International Relations, Migration Studies, or a related Social Sciences discipline.
• Deep understanding of the global issue of forced displacement, the UK higher education sector, and the current situation in Palestine.
• Demonstrated experience in project coordination.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines, work well under pressure, and deliver projects on time.
• Commitment to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Desirable Criteria:

• Familiarity with the Gazan higher education sector.
• Experience working sensitively with forcibly displaced communities and a solid understanding of global forced displacement issues.

Successful candidates will be invited to a short interview to explore in further detail how your skills and experience match the role criteria. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Mapping Initiatives: Identify and document existing initiatives that support Gazan students, academics, and universities.
• Web Development: Create a comprehensive webpage featuring key information about the Gazan higher education sector, including case studies and guidance for UK universities on how to engage and support.
• Event Coordination: Organize an in-person event connecting university leaders to develop a collaborative response aimed at supporting Gazan students and academics.
• Reporting: Produce a concise report outlining how UK universities can effectively support Gazan students and academics, with a focus on digital education.
• Stakeholder Liaison: Facilitate communication and collaboration with key groups and organizations within the UK higher education sector.