Project Assistant

Fixed Term (- Jul 24)

Closing Date: 23.59 hours BST on Tuesday 17 October 2023

We’re looking for a proactive and efficient administrator to join us and provide administrative and general programme support to our Seamless Student Journey programme. The programme aims to identify and deliver targeted initiatives to make sure our students have a seamless experience from pre-arrival to post-graduation. In this role you will report directly into the Programme Manager, delivering the support needed to maintain the efficient and effective running of the programme to completion.

The role

In this position, you will deal with all aspects of administrative support for the programme, including assisting with the creation of necessary paperwork for Programme Boards, arranging key meetings, diary management, minute taking, organisation of workshops, and collation and analysis of data. You’ll support the Programme Manager and key programme stakeholders by dealing with incoming queries and tasks in a professional, courteous, and timely manner, including proactively resolving unexpected challenges as they arise.

About you

We’re looking for someone with excellent attention to detail and a proactive, customer-focused approach. You’ll have strong administrative skills and extensive working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Outlook, Excel, Mail Merge, and PowerPoint. Personally, you’ll be flexible, agile, and able to respond to varying requirements and workloads, including being able to work at pace and intensity at times. You’ll be able to work independently, taking ownership for moving things forward to completion.

The ideal candidate will have some experience of the higher education sector enabling an understanding of the University and key stakeholders. 

What we can offer

In addition to salary, you will receive a yearly incremental pay rise, generous annual leave entitlement of 25 days holiday plus 7 university closure days and 8 bank holidays, a generous pension, access to world-class leisure facilities on campus, a range of travel schemes, and supportive family friendly benefits including an excellent on-site nursery. The University embraces hybrid and flexible working.

Further Information

To apply, please upload a CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

Interviews will be held on campus w/c 30th October.

The University of Surrey is committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all. We value everyone in our community and are seeking to increase the diversity. Therefore, we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities.

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