Senior Administrator

About the role

We have an exciting new opportunity for an experienced administrator to join our AccessAbility Centre which is part of the Student Support Services team, providing team leadership across a range of student facing interactions. This would include email, phone and face to face channels, as well as overseeing and facilitating the running of administrative systems and processes to ensure a smooth, timely and efficient staff and student experience.

You would be responsible for leading on the design and administration of the systems which record the support given to disabled students.  This will involve developing knowledge of the differing processes used by various funding bodies with regard to DSA, and becoming a subject expert on this, providing advice and support where required.

About you

Ideally, you should have relevant work experience in a similar administrative role, alongside a relevant academic or vocational qualification (NVQ 3, A-Level or equivalent). Proven experience in a supervisory role and financial environment is also beneficial.

You should be a an extremely proficient user of Microsoft Office, with a high level of competence using Microsoft Excel, as well as familiarity with other database software or financial packages.

Additional information

Informal queries are welcomed and should be directed to Paula Dobrowolski, Head, AccessAbility Centre, by email at pbd1@le.ac.uk

Applications for job share will be considered.

We anticipate that interviews will take place on 21 December 2022.

The University of Leicester has been changing the world, and changing people’s lives, for 100 years. When you join us, you’ll become part of a community of Citizens of Change, which includes not only our staff and our current students but also thousands of Leicester graduates around the world.

As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion into everything we do. That includes not just our core missions of teaching and research, but also our support for staff, students and our local community.

We’re committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustainability of our environment, on our campus and beyond. We offer a competitive salary package, excellent pension scheme and a generous annual leave allowance, along with opportunities to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.

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