Administrative Coordinator (Scholarships & Foreign Loans)

Post Type: Full Time

Contract Type: Fixed Term - Ends 31/07/2023

Closing Date: 23.59 hours GMT on Thursday 16 February 2023  (unless otherwise stated)

Interview Date: Tuesday 21 February 2023

Do you have substantial proven and recent experience of working in a busy office environment, with experience of working with finance? Are you able to deal with a wide range of people at all levels in a friendly and professional manner? 

If so, this full time fixed term role (to 31 July 2023) could be ideal. Note that internal staff may apply for this post on a secondment basis.  In this role you will work with and assist the Scholarships Manager and the Office’s Foreign Loans Officer in the administration and co-ordination of Scholarship, UK Research Council competitions and US Federal and Private Loans. 

What will you be doing, day to day?

• Providing administrative support (including website updates) to the Office  
• Acting as the first point of contact, providing advice and information to enquirers, in response to queries
• Administering a range of financial processes within the Scholarships Office
• Monitoring and recording all aspects of scholarships information

What are we looking for?

• A good standard of education to at least A level, including GCSE English and Maths, or equivalent 
• Substantial proven and recent experience working in a busy office environment
• Experience of working with Word for Windows, Excel and Access; familiarity with and ability to operate databases; knowledge of web authoring
• Experience of working as a member of a team and to tight deadlines

What can we offer you?

• a friendly, open and collaborative working environment
• support in your development and wellbeing 
• 43 days' leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays and additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro rata for part-time staff)
• an excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions
• on-campus cinema/theatre, sports facilities, library, nursery and food outlets, set among green, open space overlooking the Cathedral
• study while you work discounts, cycle to work scheme, local business discounts
• on-site parking

The University of Kent is a distinctive and attractive place to work. We employ over 6,000 staff, including academic and research staff and a full range of support and administration staff. Our stunning main campus in Canterbury, Kent was founded in 1965 and is set among green and tranquil open space overlooking the spectacular Cathedral. Our staff enjoy competitive salaries, an occupational pension scheme, generous holiday entitlements and a great working environment. 

Please see the links below to view the full job description and to apply for this post. If you require further information regarding the application process, please contact The Recruitment Team on centralservicesresourcing@kent.ac.uk quoting ref number: CSF-643-23.

Further details:

Please note that we prioritise applications from current University of Kent redeployees. We will let you know if this post is to be filled by a redeployee as, in this instance, your application will unfortunately not be taken forward.

Applications must be made via the University’s online application system; CVs or details sent directly to the department or via email cannot be considered.

The University of Kent values diversity and promotes equality at all levels.

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