DBA Admissions & Programme Support Officer

This is an extremely varied role offering an exciting opportunity for a highly efficient and customer-focused administrator to support teams within Aston Graduate School. 

Aston Graduate School is responsible for all postgraduate research (PGR) matters. This includes operational management of the research degree lifecycle from enquiry through to award, providing support for over 500 students and their supervisors: formulating and delivering the researcher development strategy, including the Graduate School Training programme for all PGR students.

This is a key role, as the postholder supports all teams within Aston Graduate School and works across all major functions, including recruitment and admissions, progression, and PGR training and development. The postholder is expected to play a key role in delivering an excellent support service and student experience.

You will have proven experience in a similar office-based administration role, preferably within higher education. You will have excellent IT, communication and organisational skills and experience of using SITS or a similar student records system. The ability to work flexibly as part of a multi-functional team and with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders at various levels is essential. 

Please note: Redeployees will be given priority consideration for vacancies.

This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for new applicants to the Skilled Worker visa route.

See here for information about Skilled Worker eligibility criteria: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

What we offer:

• Aston University is a dynamic and vibrant campus located within Birmingham city centre, which has excellent transport links via bus or train.
• Excellent training and development opportunities. 
• A generous annual leave scheme with 25 days bookable leave and a further 13 days bank holiday and University Closure days.
• Everyday discounts to a number of activities and retailers
• Great family-friendly policies
• On-site gym and pool with discounted staff membership available
• Further information on our Benefits and Rewards can be found here

For informal enquiries about this position, please get in touch with Farat Ara at f.ara@aston.ac.uk

Aston University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. It promotes equality and diversity in all aspects of its work. We strive to have robust inclusivity strategies in place, to encourage colleagues to have the confidence and freedom to be themselves in the workplace. For more information, visit: https://www2.aston.ac.uk/about/inclusive-aston

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We recognise the value of flexible working. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss what flexible working options are available for particular roles.

If you require the job details document or an application form in an alternative format please contact the recruitment team at recruitment@aston.ac.uk

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