Job Description

Department Administrator – Institute of Business, Law and Society

Starting Salary: £23,754 per annum

Hours: Full time

Term: Permanent
 

 

We are looking for an experienced administrator with a passion to work in Higher Education, with proven administrative and organisation skills; a person who pays attention to detail, and has good time management, prioritising skills and the ability to communicate effectively and cheerfully with both students and staff. The successful candidate will report to the Institutes Business Manager and work closely with the Directors, Heads of Department and Programme Directors, and will be the first point of contact for student and staff queries regarding programmes.

As well as being able to manage and work closely with other administrators and services staff, the role requires decision making and a proactive mindset. The successful applicant will also be responsible for tasks the Institutes Business Manager and Programme Directors may wish to delegate as needed.

The post will be based in the Institutes Office, supporting the work of the Institute of Business, Law and Society, and a range of Business, Society and Communications programmes, at both undergraduate and postgraduate level.

The Institute of Business, Law and Society is an internationally recognised centre with established expertise and resources.

At both undergraduate and postgraduate level, we are committed to offering vocationally relevant programmes of study with the highest academic standards.

Since 1850, St Mary’s mission has been to provide a high quality academic and professional environment, inspired by its distinctive ethos and values. The University is an inclusive academic community, where everybody is welcomed. St Mary’s provides an inspiring and welcoming environment and has a strong, supportive community. The University is proud of the support it gives to its students, and the support is underpinned by the provision of teaching that is student-focused with a strong emphasis on skills and character development. At St Mary’s you will be encouraged to nurture and educate our students, preparing them to meet the challenges of today and anticipate those of tomorrow.

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Closing Date: 20th September 2020 at 23.00

Interviews will be held on the 24th or 25th September 2020

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The successful candidate will report to the Institutes Business Manager and work closely with the Directors, Heads of Department and Programme Directors, and will be the first point of contact for student and staff queries regarding programmes.