Education Support Administrator
Job description
Education and Academic Services
Faculty Operations - University of Exeter Medical School
This part-time (0.6FTE, three days per week), Grade D post is available from 26th June 2023 on a permanent basis in the University of Exeter Medical School (UEMS) in the Knowledge Spa, Royal Cornwall Hospital, Truro.
Role summary
The Education Support team in Truro provides operational support for clinical and academic teaching activity for medical students in Years 2 to 5 of the BMBS (medical) programme across Cornwall. The role offers an exciting opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within administration and student support. The need to work collaboratively, effectively and flexibly within a wider team in a busy environment is important.
About you
You will be a positive person who enjoys working with a wide range of supportive colleagues in a local multi-disciplinary team but with interaction with colleagues on different campuses (usually via MS Teams) when required. You should be a good problem-solver who likes developing processes and projects. Ideally you will have experience within a large organisation such as a higher education institution or the NHS. You should also have a commitment to working with young people in an educational environment. You will have gained success working collaboratively and proactively in a team to deliver multiple objectives and high service standards. We are looking for someone with excellent organisational, IT and communication skills.
You will be expected to provide specialist administrative support and act as a first / named point of contact for internal and external stakeholders. You will promote the consistent and correct application of processes, systems and codes of practice ensuring compliance with internal and external regulation.
In summary, we are looking for a confident individual with a flexible approach and strong communication skills who has excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage a diverse workload.
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 2023 and the 2022 Academic Ranking of World Universities released by Shanghai Rankings).
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. 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 are using the power of our education and research to create a sustainable, healthy and socially just future. Our shared purpose and vision continually moves us forward to make a difference to our people, our communities, our partners and the world around us. Read about our world leading research on 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 City of Literature
Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment
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.
With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 150 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 and Project Juno for Physics), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer.
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 Fertility Treatment Policy
- stunning campus environments in Exeter and Cornwall, in the beautiful South West of England
Further information
For further information, please contact Dr Tim Marwood, Associate Director BMBS Operations (Cornwall) [email protected]
