Student Administration Officer (part time, fixed term)

Student Administration manage the University’s student records system and related processes, which underpin the student journey from application to graduation, and provide advice to colleagues across the University on student lifecycle processes and the systems that support them.

The role also involves providing support to applicants, students and staff who require assistance in understanding, updating or validating the data within the student record and wider student systems portfolio. You will also deal with a wide range of students and staff, supporting assessment activity on programmes ranging from foundation years to postgraduate degrees, and will undertake a variety of different of duties. Working closely with the academic departments, you will be responsible for delivering an excellent student experience.

The successful candidate will have excellent IT, problem solving, and data handling skills as well as a flexible approach to working, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to plan, prioritise, meet deadlines and exercise personal responsibility. A range of GCSEs, including English Language and Maths at Grade C or above, or appropriate equivalent experiential learning is essential.

ABOUT OUR ACADEMIC REGISTRY TEAM

In your new role you’ll have a crucial role to play in the University’s continued success.

Academic Registry plays a vital role in the everyday operations of the University, overseeing a number of core administrative services which support every aspect of the student journey, from enrolment through to graduation.

We put students at the heart of everything we do. Operating centrally, we collaborate across all our schools, campuses and partner institutions to help the University achieve its mission by ensuring that every student who studies with us has an exceptional experience, is able to achieve their potential, and can go on to enjoy a successful career.

Our experienced specialist teams oversee the crucial administrative processes which ensure that our courses are delivered to the highest standards and that the University complies with all professional, statutory and legislative requirements.

You’ll be joining one of the University’s largest teams, ranging from senior strategic managers to experienced administrators and ambitious recent graduates.

You will benefit from 42 days annual leave including bank holidays and discretionary days and will be automatically enrolled into our Occupational Pension Scheme. You will also have access to other staff benefits such flexible working, sustainable & Active Travel Scheme, our Sir Tom Finney Sports Centre and our on-site Pre-School Centre.

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We are proud to be a diverse, multicultural university. We are committed to building a truly inclusive culture where diversity is championed. Applications are particularly welcomed from individuals who will support the diversification within the University and support its development of a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all.

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