University of Portsmouth Hiring for Student and Academic Administrator Job at Portsmouth, South East England, England Full Time

Professional Service

Department of Student and Academic Administration

Student and Academic Administrator

Employment type: Fixed-term contract until 31/10/2022 (or the earlier return of the substantive post holder) to cover a period of maternity leave

Employment basis: Full-time

Salary: £23,487 – £27,116 per annum

Post number: ZZ005734

Date published: 27 September 2021

Closing date: 15 October 2021

Interview date: 26 October 2021

The University of Portsmouth is a dynamic and ambitious institution with a track record of success. One of only four universities in the south east of England to achieve a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework and ranked in the top 150 in the Times Higher Young University World Rankings.

A fixed term position (maternity cover) has arisen in the Department of Student and Academic Administration (DSAA) within the Faculty Hubs.

Duties of the positions will include providing comprehensive administration support for all of the activities within the Hubs, encompassing assessments, support for students and staff and systems work.

The successful candidates will have a high degree of professionalism, good communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team. They will have a high level of attention to detail and proven experience of working in a busy office environment.

The DSAA supports in the region of 300 staff who all provide a critical administrative function across the University for students and academic staff. The Department is responsible for all aspects of student and academic administration from student admissions to graduation.

You’ll find the University of Portsmouth the perfect environment to achieve great things. Our colleagues are ambitious and committed towards growing our reputation through inspirational education and excellent research and innovation.

Working for the University of Portsmouth provides excellent opportunities to advance your studies, offers 32 days annual leave plus Christmas closure, an excellent pension scheme and numerous discount schemes, including gym memberships, travel, retail and leisure.

The University of Portsmouth believes this role may be eligible for sponsorship with UKVI under the Skilled Worker Route visa. Please familiarise yourself with the requirements set out before applying for this role. If you are unable to meet the requirements for sponsorship you will need to confirm details of an alternative visa to work in the UK when applying for this role.

Please note anonymous shortlisting will be carried out for this role as part of the University’s commitment to equality and diversity and ensuring a fair and consistent approach to recruitment. Personal details entered on application forms, including your name and address, will not be disclosed to the shortlisting panel. If you have been asked to upload any additional information to evidence how you meet the person specification, this should not contain information that would allow the shortlisting panel to identify who has applied.

We kindly ask that candidates do not send CVs or cover letters as these will not be considered.

As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons and all appointments will be made on merit. As we are committed to the principles of the Race Equality Charter Mark, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian, or from other ethnic groups who are currently under-represented at this level in this area.

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