Faculty Widening Participation Administrative Assistant ( East Maths Community Programme)

(Part-time, 0.8 FTE, Fixed term for up to 5 years, subject to funding)

Salary on appointment will be £22,681 per annum (pro rata), with an annual increment up to £24,533 per annum (pro rata) 

The UEA Outreach team are seeking to appoint to a fixed-term Faculty Widening Participation Administrative Assistant to support the coordination and delivery of an externally funded Maths enjoyment & attainment programme for high attaining, disadvantaged students in Years 7-13. 

The Maths Excellence fund aims to support schools to improve attainment and progression in Maths from ages 11 to 16 and 16 to 18, increasing the number of students on track in A-Level Maths and beyond.

UEA, in partnership with the Inspiration Trust, have received funding to deliver a Maths excellence community programme of activity, supporting improved attainment and progression in Maths across 12 schools and colleges, for a period of 5 years. 

This administrative role will join the team to provide support to facilitate the smooth running of the above programme, and other on and off campus activities. 

Key elements of the role will include:

• Liaising with teachers, UEA academic and participants via email and other platforms.
• Processing data such as student applications and engagement registers.
• Coordinating student ambassadors delivering activities, including transport, resources and payments.
• Booking rooms and purchasing resources for events.
• Working closely with both academic colleagues and the delivery partner from the Inspiration Trust to maintain accurate records.

You will have:

• Experience of providing administrative, logistical or support services for a team.
• Experience in being involved in the organisation of events.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• A keen interest in promoting, and broadening access to higher education and the University of East Anglia.

The role is available from 1 September 2024, on a part time (0.8 FTE, 29 hours per week) basis for a fixed period of 5 years (subject to continued funding to be confirmed annually).

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Appointment will be subject to a criminal record check at Enhanced level from the Disclosure and Barring Service, including a check of the Child Barred List. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

UEA offers a variety of flexible working options, and we encourage applications from individuals who would prefer a flexible working pattern including annualised hours, compressed working hours, job share, term-time only and/or hybrid working. Details of preferred hours should be stated in the personal statement and will be discussed further at interview.

Further information on our great benefits package, including 34 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and additional University Customary days (pro rata for part-time), can be found on our benefits page.

Closing date: 18 August 2024

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