Job reference
B0403
Date posted
04/09/2024
Application closing date
18/09/2024
Location
Plymouth
Salary
£23,144 - £24,533 per annum - Grade 3
Contract Type
Fixed-term, Full-time
Contractual hours
37
Job category/type
Professional/Support Services
Description
The School of Health Professions sits within the Faculty of Health who play an active part in addressing today's most challenging healthcare and psychological issues, through research-informed teaching and active, real- world learning. The School is currently seeking to appoint a proactive and enthusiastic Assistant Administrator to provide programme and placement administrative support.
Under the direction of the Senior Programme Administrator and Programme Administrators and as a member of the team, you will contribute to the provision of a student focused, integrated delivery of cost effective and efficient programme and placement administrative support service.
The tasks will include but not limited to front line contact with students, responding to their queries and processing student travel claims . Working alongside the programme administrators, you will assist in maintaining student records, programme documentation and data reporting using a variety of IT packages in addition to minute taking at Subject Assessment Panels and programme committees. The post requires a flexible attitude in an ever changing environment with good team working, organisational skills, IT and keyboard skills, the ability to identify and seek resolutions to problems, and able to work within tight deadlines. Good communication skills are essential. Experience in a student related environment is preferred.
The post will be located in the Rolle Building situated on the University's main campus within the city centre. Travel to other sites may be necessary.
For an informal discussion please contact Carla Negus [email protected] or Lauren Coles [email protected] via email.
Please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.
Interviews will take place week commencing Monday 30th September 2024 and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not.
This is a full-time position working 37 hours per week on a fixed-term basis until 31st July 2025 due to absence cover.
Remote working is available up to 1 day a week.
We offer a competitive salary package and a generous pension and holiday scheme. We also offer a range of other benefits/support mechanisms, including ongoing development opportunities, flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
A summary of our comprehensive benefits can be viewed here.
The Faculty of Health holds four Silver Athena Swan awards, which recognise our commitment to supporting gender equality within higher education.
A successful external candidate for this position would be employed by the University of Plymouth Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of Plymouth. Employees of the University of Plymouth Services Limited work alongside the University of Plymouth colleagues in delivery of Plymouth's strategic vision, and will adopt the University of Plymouth's HR policies and procedures in full unless otherwise stated.
The University of Plymouth is an inclusive community where everyone is welcomed regardless of their background. To find out more about our inclusive community initiatives, such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter, please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages.
We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented communities at the University of Plymouth, such as carers/parents, people with disabilities, ethnically diverse, LGBT+, and people from all socio-economic backgrounds.
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