Post Details
Full time
Open ended
The closing date for applications is midnight on 14 November 2024.
There is an expectation that work will be undertaken in the UK.
This role is not eligible for sponsorship. Applicants require to have existing right to work in the UK.
The University of Stirling recognises that a diverse workforce benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers and welcome applications from those who would contribute to further diversification of our staff and ensure that equality, diversity and inclusion is woven into the substance of the role. We strongly encourage applications from people from diverse backgrounds including gender, identity, race, age, class, and ethnicity.
The Post
As the Learning and Teaching Administrator you will act as a point of contact for staff, students, visitors, and other key stakeholders. You will deliver a range of tasks relating to the administration of academic programmes and other Faculty activities.
Your application of processes and procedures and use of systems will be efficient, effective and customer focused, and you will ensure compliance with university regulations and, where appropriate, the requirements of external accrediting bodies.
The post is ideally suited to a candidate with a positive attitude, strong organisational and administrative skills, process driven, with communication and collaboration abilities and an interest in supporting the student community.
You will be based within the Faculty of Health Sciences and Sport as part of the wider Student and Faculty Operations grouping which brings together faculty-based professional services teams and related central services.
You will work closely with colleagues across the Faculty as well as others within central professional services teams including Student Administration, Academic Registry, and Student Support Services.
Informal enquiries should be made to Lyana Macinnes, Operations Manager, Faculty of Health Sciences and Sport (lyana.macinnes@stir.ac.uk)
Description of Duties
* Provide administrative support across a range of academic programmes and activities
* Assist in gathering and compiling data
* Support the delivery of faculty teaching and examination activities
* Support committees, working groups and other meetings, as required
* Monitor student attendance and engagement
* Assist preparations for internal external quality assurance purposes
* Assist with a range of financial tasks
* General office operations
* Assist with recruitment, conversion, and induction activities
* Handle confidential information with discretion, adhere to university policies, and maintain high ethical standards in all administrative tasks
* Ensure module and programme information is accurate across all platforms
* Maintain good working relationships with key contacts to help improve service levels
Essential Criteria
Qualifications
* Educated to a minimum of HNC/HND level, or equivalent professional experience
Communication
* Communicating verbally and in writing
* Listening actively
Organisation and business planning
* Multitasking and adaptability
* Responding to customer requirements
Data Analysis
* Organising information
Digital
* Utilising software to enable delivery.
Interpersonal
* Collaborating and working as a team
* Delivering customer service
* Maintaining good relationships
Judgement
* Identifying and resolving routine administrative issues
About Us
As part of the Student, Academic, and Corporate Services (SACS) Directorate, Student and Faculty Operations (SFO) has a remit to design, lead and deliver an informed, effective, and integrated professional service for the five faculties, which in turn will benefit both the staff and student experience. SFO delivery ranges from strategic level support and resource planning and management for Deans, to the breadth and depth of the administration and technical service of learning, teaching and research in faculties, and the fluent management of the Student Administration lifecycle from enrolment to graduation.
The Faculty of Health Sciences and Sport is at the heart of the University’s sporting and wellbeing life, offering extensive study and research opportunities. Our focus is to make a difference to communities and the people within them, across the world. We focus on delivering excellence in all we do and to make global impact through research, education and practice.
The University of Stirling is committed to providing education with a purpose and carrying out research which has a positive impact on communities across the globe – addressing real issues, providing solutions, and helping to shape society.
Job Reference: FAC01947
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