Undergraduate Administrator

The Department of Economics is ranked in the Top 5 in the UK for research power and research environment (REF 2021, THE 2022) and ranked 11th in the UK for Economics in the QS World University Rankings by Subject (2020). The University of Essex is also rated Gold for teaching excellence (TEF 2017).

We are home to students and staff from all over the world who have a strong sense of belonging and want to think, learn and achieve together and influence and improve the world - for themselves and others.

Duties of the role

The Undergraduate Administrator forms part of a team of administrative staff led by the Department Manager and, alongside a team of undergraduate administrators, is responsible for providing efficient and accurate administrative support to the running of a selection of the Department’s undergraduate modules and courses.

A full list of duties and responsibilities of the role can be found within the job pack.

Qualifications and skills required

The successful candidate will have excellent administrative and organisational skills and have experience of dealing flexibly with a wide range of responsibilities and multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. You will be a clear thinker with an understanding of student life and student-facing services to support the delivery of an outstanding student experience. You will have a good working knowledge of IT systems and their potential in supporting relevant processes.

With an ability to work effectively with students, academic and administrative colleagues, you will possess excellent communication skills, including a high standard of written English. Your excellent interpersonal skills will enable you to establish productive working relationships with a wide range of people, deliver effective and authoritative advice and work as part of a team.

Applicants should possess a good standard of education or relevant equivalent experience.

At the University of Essex, internationalism and diversity is central to who we are and what we do. We are committed to being a cosmopolitan, internationally oriented university that is welcoming to staff and students from all countries, faiths and backgrounds, where you can find the world in one place.

Please use the 'Apply' button to read further information about this role including the full job description and person specification which outlines the full duties, skills, qualifications and experience needed for this role. You will also find details of how to make your application here.

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