Administrative Assistant

University of Portsmouth; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a prestigious institution that values ambition, responsibility, and openness. As an Administrative Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting disabled students and applicants, ensuring they receive the guidance they need. This permanent part-time position offers a competitive salary and numerous benefits, including generous leave and training opportunities. Be part of a community that champions innovation and achievement, and contribute to making a difference in students' lives.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Flexible working policies

Staff discounts

Discounted gym membership

Excellent training opportunities

Staff wellbeing programmes

Recreation facilities

Family-friendly policies

Start-up business mentoring

Generous leave entitlement

Qualifications

• Experience in administrative roles with a focus on student support.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective interaction.

Responsibilities

• Respond to student inquiries and update records.
• Perform reception duties and assist with appointments.

Skills

Administrative Skills

Communication Skills

Customer Service

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Database Management Systems

Job description

The University of Portsmouth is a global employer of choice where exceptional people create, share and apply knowledge that makes a difference.

Experience the pride of being part of a select group – one of only four universities in the south-east of England to achieve a prestigious Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework. Additionally, we proudly rank among the top 140 universities globally in the Times Higher Young University World Rankings.

Ambition, Responsibility and Openness drive our every endeavour. Join our esteemed institution with a proven track record of success, and where dedication to excellence is key. We want people to make their mark in a professional community that truly values people, innovation, and achievement.

The Role:

The Administrative Assistant will work as part of the ASDAC team who offer advice and guidance to Disabled Students and Applicants. The post holder will respond to initial student enquiries, and update student records alongside other administrative duties required by the service. This will include reception duties, booking appointments and attending events when required.

This is a permanent role for 22.5 hours per week (working pattern 4 x 5.55 hour days to include lunch cover between 12:00hrs and 14:00hrs) 0.6FTE.

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required for this role.

Employer, External Only: University of Portsmouth Academic Services Ltd (UASL)

Discover the advantages of joining our university. We offer a range of attractive benefits and opportunities to enhance your work experience:

• Competitive salary, including incremental progression within your scale.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Generous leave entitlement of 32–35 days a year, plus bank holidays, and an additional Christmas closure.
• Family-friendly policies supporting flexible working.
• Staff discounts and loyalty schemes.
• Staff car parking and discounted public travel.
• Excellent training and development opportunities.
• Staff wellbeing programmes.
• Recreation facilities, including discounted gym membership, food on campus schemes, use of the Library and staff social activities.
• Discounted learning.
• Start-up business mentoring from expert entrepreneurs via ourEntrepreneurs in Residenceprogramme.
• The perks don’t stop there - click ‘apply’ for further information onMy Reward and Benefits

UKVI Statement

Prior to submitting your application, kindly ensure that you can either demonstrate or acquire the necessary right to work in the UK. If you currently do not possess the right to work in the UK, please be aware that our offer of employment is conditional upon you obtaining it.

ED&I Statement:

We are strongly dedicated to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) within our community. As anAthena SWANandRace Equality Charteraward holder, a member ofStonewalland aDisability Confident Employerwe are passionate about creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, regardless of your background. We welcome applications from all talented people. In addition, we want our workforce to be representative of our diverse student population.Please see ourEDI Framework and objectives.

Please note that this vacancy may be closed earlier than advertised, so early applications are advised.