School Education Administrator

We are a world class research-intensive university. We deliver teaching and learning of the highest quality. We play a leading role in economic, social and cultural development of the North East of England. Attracting and retaining high-calibre people is fundamental to our continued success.

The Role
Are you an experienced Administrator looking for your next role delivering comprehensive administrative support with the Education team? Do you thrive in a fast-paced and varied environment where you can use your communication, organisation, and planning skills to manage a diverse workload?

The Faculty of Science, Agriculture and Engineering is seeking an exceptionally experienced, organised, and enthusiastic individual to join the School of Engineering's Professional Services team. This is an exciting role with responsibility for supporting the successful delivery of an excellent student and colleague experience.

As part of the Education Team, the post holder will provide comprehensive administrative support to ensure the smooth and effective running of the School's taught programmes. Your duties will span the full student lifecycle from registration, assessment and progression to graduation. You will also be responsible for coordinating key academic committees and processes.

You will be creative, have a keen eye for detail, and look to identify and implement improvements wherever possible. Working with a variety of stakeholders, you will demonstrate initiative, efficiency and attention to detail and a willingness to be flexible to support the wider team. A positive ‘can do' attitude and a flexible and helpful approach is essential.

For more information about the School of Engineering, please click here.

To apply, please complete an online application, upload a CV and a cover letter. Your cover letter should be a detailed supporting statement outlining why you are a good fit for the role. Please explain how you meet the essential criteria outlined below and evidence this with examples.

The position is open-ended and offered on a part-time basis (26 hours per week) with an immediate starting date. The role is predominantly campus-based on the City Campus in Newcastle upon Tyne. We are committed to building and maintaining a fair and inclusive working environment and we would be happy to discuss arrangements for flexible and/or blended working.

We understand how important the full employment package is to our colleagues at Newcastle University and we are committed to providing a great range of benefits and discounts for all.  You can learn more about what is available here on our Benefits Website page.

For an informal chat about the role, please contact David Platt (Education Assistant Manager) via email, at David.platt2@ncl.ac.uk.

Qualifications

• Maths and English at GCSE Level 4 or equivalent plus relevant experience in an administrative or customer service setting.

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