Academic Coordinator

Job Title: Academic Coordinator

Department: Academic

Reports to: Programme Lead

Location: London Academy for Applied Technology, Aldgate

Contract Type: Full-Time/Permanent

The London Academy for Applied Technology (LAAT) is a dynamic and rapidly growing

higher education institution delivering undergraduate programmes in Business, in

partnership with Plymouth Marjon University. LAAT is committed to widening

participation and delivering an outstanding student experience underpinned by high

quality teaching and robust governance.

Job Purpose

As LAAT progresses, we are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Academic

Coordinator to join our growing team. This pivotal role bridges strategic academic

planning and on-the-ground delivery, ensuring that our programmes are run smoothly,

resources are well-managed, and both staff and students receive excellent support.

Reporting directly to the Programme Lead/Assistant Program Leads, you’ll work

closely with module leads, level leads, cohort leads and faculty to coordinate a range of

academic operations across our vibrant portfolio.

RequirementsKey Responsibilities
• Academic Operations Management: Oversee the day-to-day delivery of multiple

programmes, coordinate class schedules, organise induction activities, and ensure

all teaching resources (lecture rooms, software, library lists) are in place before

term starts.
• Resource Allocation & Materials: Manage the setup and distribution of teaching

and assessment materials, maintaining up-to-date content on the Learning

Management System (LMS) and shared drives.
• Monitoring Teaching & Assessment: Track teaching progress and assignment

schedules, producing reports that flag any issues (like grading delays or class

cancellations) and recommend solutions.
• Faculty Coordination & Support: Help onboard new lecturers, maintain schedules

and contact lists, facilitate regular faculty meetings, and support professional

development initiatives for staff.
• Student Support & Engagement: Act as a point of contact for student academic

enquiries, monitor engagement metrics such as attendance and LMS activity, and

coordinate follow-up interventions to support success and retention.
• Quality Assurance & Compliance: Implement academic policies on assessment,

feedback, and integrity; maintain programme checklists and prepare materials for

audits or external reviews.
• Administrative Records: Maintain precise academic records, from enrolments and

progress data to monthly dashboard reports that inform leadership decisions.
• LMS Management: Oversee the configuration and upkeep of the LMS, enrol users,

upload content, run audits, and provide guidance to staff and students to ensure

seamless digital learning.

Required Skills & Experience
• Proven experience in academic administration or coordination, ideally within a UK

higher education context.
• Strong working knowledge of learning management systems (e.g., Moodle) and

student information systems.
• Excellent organisational and multitasking abilities; able to keep complex processes

running smoothly across multiple programmes.
• Clear, confident communicator who can liaise effectively with faculty, students,

and external partners.
• A proactive problem-solver with a collaborative, can-do attitude.

Professional Development & Growth
• Ongoing opportunities for CPD including workshops on academic coordination,

compliance, LMS tools, and student data management.
• Encouragement to pursue relevant higher qualifications (e.g., MA in Education,

certificates in quality assurance or academic management).
• Participation in sector networks (such as the AUA) and conferences to bring best

practices back to LAAT.

BenefitsWork-Life Balance

Nest pension Scheme

CPD Trainings