Doctoral College Administrator (DClinPsy)

FTE: 0.6fte, working 22.2 hours per week.

Duration of Contract: 1-year fixed term contract

Salary: UH5 £27,181pa to £30,487pa by annual increments on achieving designated skills and experience

Annual Leave: 25 days plus standard public holidays and an additional 4 days including the closure of our office between Christmas and New Year

Location: College Lane Campus, Hatfield 

Main duties & responsibilities

You will be responsible for all administration associated with Research Degrees students, with specific responsibility for the administration of key aspects of the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy) programme, which will involve working closely with the Director of the programme and the academic programme team.

You will act as clerk to any designated meetings, assist with the development and implementation of administrative procedures for research students, assist will all matters relating to the admission, enrolment and student record keeping of research students, and specifically DClinPsy students. 

Skills and experience needed

You will be highly motivated, proactive, flexible to requirements. Accuracy and attention to detail are key requirements within this role.

You may have relevant administrative experience in a complex and dynamic organisation, and experience of working in Higher Education administration is desirable.

Your application will evidence good IT skills and that you are numerate and literate. You will be able to demonstrate a good understanding of customer care with a polite, helpful and confident telephone manner. The ability to collect, process and present complex data is key. Tact and diplomacy, with the ability to handle sensitive information with strict confidentiality is crucial.

You will be required to work flexibly and adaptably, being effective in a team setting, with a can-do attitude. You’ll have the ability to adapt to changing circumstances, processes and institutional culture and to be proactive in promoting change. 

Qualifications required

Education to A-level or equivalent education or proven professional work experience.

Please view the job description and person specification for a full list of the duties and essential criteria. Please attach a personal statement showing clearly how your skills and experience match the Person Specification.

We regret that we are unable to offer UKVI sponsorship for this post; applicants will either hold UK Right to Work, or demonstrate access to UK Right to Work before an offer is made. 

Contact Details/Informal Enquiries: Katie Simmans, Administrator (Doctoral College) dclinpsy@herts.ac.uk

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Closing Date: 16 May 2024

Interview Date: TBA 

Our vision is to transform lives: UH is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and building a diverse community. We welcome applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of their protected characteristics, and recognise there are different ways applicants may achieve the criteria in this document. We offer a range of employee benefits including generous annual leave, flexible location opportunities within the UK, discounted Sports Village memberships and free Active Staff sessions, personal and professional development and family-friendly policies. #GoHerts

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