Operations Assistant (Fixed Term) Cambridge, East of England, England
Job description
The University of Cambridge is seeking two enthusiastic Operations Assistants to support the work of the Accessibility & Disability Resource Centre for two years, fixed-term.
The Accessibility & Disability Resource Centre (ADRC) is part of the Student Support Department within Education Services. The ADRC provides advice, information and support to prospective disabled applicants, undergraduates, graduates and to the staff who support them. It also provides support and advice to Colleges and Departments/Faculties on the Equality Act (2010) in relation to disability equality matters.
The Accessibility & Disability Resource Centre is looking for two Operations Assistants to provide operational, financial and administrative support, including front of house tasks, supporting events, record management and dealing with student and staff enquiries. The role also administers bursaries, invoices and purchasing of equipment for disabled students alongside general support of the Centre's day-to-day operations. The post-holders will report to the ADRC Operations Manager.
You should have good communication, interpersonal and IT skills and demonstrate attention to detail. Experience of using the University Finance System is desirable and previous experience of working with disabled people an advantage.
Interested applicants for this post should be educated to GCE A level standard or equivalent standard/NVQ level 3, or have an equivalent level of practical experience and have previous secretarial/clerical experience following office procedures, ideally within a Higher Education environment. The successful candidate will possess excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills.
Applications are welcome from internal candidates who would like to apply for the role on the basis of a secondment from their current role in the University.
Any application should clearly set out how you meet the Person Profile criteria listed in the Further Particulars (see below) along with relevant examples. Candidates will be shortlisted based upon these criteria.
The closing date for applications is 3rd July 2023.
Interviews will take place on 10th July 2023.
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Please quote reference AW37086 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.
The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
