Administrative Assistant

University of Strathclyde; Scotland; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

An established institution is seeking a proactive individual to join their team as an Administrative Support. This part-time role involves providing essential support to the Learning in Later Life Students' Association, assisting with student enquiries, maintaining database records, and updating marketing information. The ideal candidate will thrive in a busy environment, manage tasks effectively, and possess strong skills in Microsoft Office. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the community while gaining valuable experience in higher education administration.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing administrative support and managing enquiries.
• Competency in Microsoft Office applications and database management.

Responsibilities

• Deliver effective administrative support across various areas of work.
• Manage student enquiries via email, telephone, and in person.

Skills

Administrative Support

Customer Service

Microsoft Office

Database Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Be among the first 25 applicants

Salary Range: £23,160 - £23,881 (Pro Rata)

FTE: 0.2 (7 hours/week)

Term: Open Contract

Closing Date: 03/04/2025

The Learning in Later Life (3Ls) Students' Association, in collaboration with the Centre for Lifelong Learning, is seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and proactive individual to deliver effective and efficient administrative support across its areas of work. Typical duties include dealing with enquiries from students and the general public, in person, by email and by telephone, assisting in the maintenance of database records and updating marketing and Association information available on web pages and in print. You should also be able to work accurately under pressure in a busy environment, manage specific tasks and be able to prioritise your workload as required. It is essential that you are competent in the use of Microsoft Office applications and are experienced in working with databases.

This appointment is for 7 hours per week, and it is anticipated that the hours of work will be split across two days.

Formal interviews for this post will be held on Tuesday, 22 April 2025.

Informal enquiries about the post can be directed to Lynda Scott, Community Engagement & Access Manager ([e-mail]).

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Administrative
• Industries: Higher Education