Education Assistant

We are a world class research-intensive university. We deliver teaching and learning of the highest quality. We play a leading role in economic, social and cultural development of the North East of England. Attracting and retaining high-calibre people is fundamental to our continued success.

The role
We are a world class research-intensive university. We deliver teaching and learning of the highest quality. We play a leading role in economic, social and cultural development of the North East of England. Attracting and retaining high-calibre people is fundamental to our continued success.

The Faculty of Science, Agriculture and Engineering is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Education Assistant to join the SAgE Faculty Professional Services team based within the School of Mathematics, Statistics and Physics.

You will provide administrative support to ensure the smooth and effective running of the School's undergraduate programmes. Your duties will span the full student lifecycle from recruitment, registration, assessment, and progression to graduation. You will also be responsible for coordinating key academic committees and processes with particular responsibility for the School's examination procedures.

We are looking for an individual with strong interpersonal skills, which will help you relate to our students, academic colleagues, and senior stakeholders. You should also be adept in organising, prioritising, and managing time effectively to ensure the smooth delivery of education administration. You should have a keen eye for detail and look to identify and implement improvements wherever possible. Working with a variety of stakeholders, you will demonstrate initiative, efficiency, attention to detail and a willingness to be flexible to support the wider team.

We are committed to building and maintaining a fair and inclusive working environment. 

The is a full-time, open-ended (permanent) contract (37 hours per week), with an estimated start date of Mid-May 2024.

To apply, please complete an online application and upload a CV and a cover letter. Your cover letter is a supporting statement, and you should outline how you meet the essential criteria of the role (listed below) and evidence this with examples.

For any informal enquiries, please contact Andrew Wade via email: Andrew.Wade@newcastle.ac.uk.

For more information about the School of Mathematics, Statistics and Physics, please click here.

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