In this role, the successful candidate will provide high quality and proactive professional services support to enable the efficient and effective management, delivery and development of the School's degree programmes. The postholder will support students from the first point of contact to graduation, including providing information, support and advice to prospective, new and continuing students. In addition, they will provide an excellent standard of administrative support to academic colleagues involved in taught courses and degree programmes.
This post is full time (35 hours per week) and offered on a fixed term basis. This post is to cover maternity leave for up to 12 months or until the substantive postholder returns.
Please Note: If you are a current employee of the University of Glasgow, please be advised that the University would consider an internal secondment opportunity for this post. University of Glasgow applicants should seek clearance for release for internal secondment from their line manager before making a formal application.
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Celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, the School of Education is proud to be ranked 6th best School of Education in the UK (Complete University Guide [2024]) and to have been in the top 50 in the World QS Rankings for the past five years. Our world-leading research and teaching has a far-reaching impact on education and society, and the expertise of our staff is relied upon to inform and re-shape policy. We have strong global connections, allowing us to deliver world-class degrees in partnership with renowned international organisations and HE institutions. We are highly esteemed in the field of education and a number of our degree programmes are recognised by various accrediting bodies. Currently working towards an Athena Swan award for inclusion and gender equality, we are committed to maintaining an inclusive and supportive working environment. We are looking to further enhance our reputation by welcoming world-class administrative professionals.