Administration Coordinator – Research & Enterprise Operations

University of Aberdeen; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Aberdeen is seeking an organised administrator to provide professional support across the Directorate of Research, Innovation & Enterprise (RI&E), with a focus on the Postgraduate Research College (PGRC) activities and administration of training, meetings and travel.

You will respond to routine and non-standard enquiries, maintain records, manage finances and procurement, and prepare reports to support operational delivery.

Qualifications

• Provide professional administrative support across RI&E and PGRC activities.
• Manage meetings, training provision, travel, and financial/purchasing administration.
• Demonstrate high accuracy, discretion and independent working with strong IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Support PGRC activities and training administration.
• Coordinate directorate meetings and events.
• Maintain accurate records and prepare reports for operational decisions.
• Answer routine and non-standard enquiries from staff, students and external stakeholders.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Education

Experience in administrative roles

Tools

Microsoft Office

University systems

Job description

The University of Aberdeen is seeking an organised administrator to provide professional support across the Directorate of Research, Innovation & Enterprise (RI&E), with a focus on the Postgraduate Research College (PGRC) activities and administration of training, meetings and travel.

You will respond to routine and non-standard enquiries, maintain records, manage finances and procurement, and prepare reports to support operational delivery.