Oversight of the inbox. Receive, log and acknowledge incoming new applications and amendments to previously-approved projects.
Provide preliminary check of applications and amendments to ensure that all required documentation/information has been provided.
Manage application records in the case management system (GoPro), ensuring that completed applications are logged and approved, and documentation is appropriately filed and archived.
Responsibility for the delivery of a high standard of administrative support to the Research Ethics Managers and the wider team, (e.g. ensuring services such as printing, catering and accommodation for meetings, have been arranged, providing administrative support in connection with the organization and delivery of additional meetings, training sessions or seminars and other information dissemination).
Working closely with the Research Ethics Administrator and the Research Ethics Administrator to contribute to the development of administrative systems underpinning the professional operation of the University’s Research Ethics Committees.
Any other duties as required by the Research Ethics Manager.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Excellent computer literacy: ability to word-process, use e-mail, manipulate databases and spreadsheets (training will be provided in particular software packages).
Experience in an administrative support role, preferably in higher education or a similar field.
Proven organizational skills and great attention to detail.
Ability to work accurately, on own initiative with minimal supervision.
Experience of working calmly under pressure and working successfully to tight deadlines.
Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to communicate fluently and tactfully, both orally and in writing, at all levels within the University and with external organizations.