Administrative Assistant (CEDAR) Exeter, England
Job description
Education and Academic Services,
Faculty Operations – Faculty of Environment, Science and Economy
This new full-time post is available from April 2023 on a permanent basis.
This role offers the opportunity for hybrid working – some time on campus and some from home.
Summary of the role
This full-time post is available within the Clinical Education Development and Research (CEDAR) administration team, on an open-ended permanent contract.
Under the direction and guidance of the PGT Support Officer and a team of Programme Administrators the post holder will provide a broad range of administrative support to several Postgraduate programmes: http://cedar.exeter.ac.uk/
Duties include support for a wide range of student administrative processes, assisting with the management of all coursework submissions and returns, data entry, maintaining filing systems, answering the telephone, responding to email and other general duties. The post holder will have the opportunity to work with a wide range of academic and support staff as well as have contact with postgraduate students.
This busy and varied role would suit someone who has some experience in administrative support and who would enjoy working in a busy, dynamic and challenging environment. The role is also suitable for recent graduates. Applicants must have excellent interpersonal, administrative and communication (both written and verbal) skills. They must be reliable and well organised, be able to manage competing demands, maintain confidentiality at all times, and be able to work as part of a team. Excellent IT skills and computer literacy are essential.
The closing date for completed applications is 12th March 2023. Interviews will take place on 20th March 2023.
Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.
The University of Exeter
We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 150 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2022 and QS World University Ranking 2022).
Our research income in recent years means we’re the fastest growing UK Research University with some of the world’s most influential scientists, and we seek to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today through this. More than 99% of our research is of international quality and our world-leading research impact is growing faster than any other Russell Group university (2021 Research Excellence Framework). We encourage proactive engagement with industry, business and community partners to enhance the impact of research and education and improve the employability of our students. Read about our world leading research – Green Futures and how we are transforming education for a changing world. We are located in a beautiful part of the country and Exeter (a fast growing tech hub) is one of only a few UK cities to have been designated as a UNESCO Creative City.
Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment
With over 27,000 students and 6,400 staff from 180 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community. Reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.
The Faculty is working towards department Silver Athena SWAN awards as a commitment to providing equality of opportunity and advancing the representation of women in STEM/M subjects: science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine.
Benefits
We offer some fantastic benefits including:
- 39 days leave per year
- options for flexible working
- numerous discounts at leading retailers
- onsite gyms on all of our campus’ and a cycle to work scheme
- sector leading policies around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), paternity leave (up to six weeks full pay) and a new Fertility Treatment Policy
- stunning campus environments in Exeter and Cornwall, in the beautiful South West of England
Further information
For an information discussion please contact Charlie Dibble, Operational Manager, on 01392 724645 or email: [email protected]
