Administrator BMS (821707)

University of Strathclyde; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Strathclyde's Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy & Biomedical Sciences (SIPBS) invites applications for an Administrator to support a busy academic department. The role focuses on Biomolecular Science programmes and student administration, with expectations of organisation, IT literacy and teamwork.

Successful candidates will handle timetable work, manage multiple tasks with accuracy, and contribute to a positive student experience.

Qualifications

• Experience as an administrator in a busy office environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide support across the department, specialising in Biomolecular Science programmes.
• Assist with departmental timetabling using SPlus and Enterprise software for all cohorts of students.
• Maintain accurate records and respond to enquiries in a timely manner.
• Demonstrate initiative, manage conflicting deadlines and deliver a positive student experience.

Skills

Organisational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

HNC in Administration

Tools

MyPlace

FMS-Agresso

SPlus

Enterprise

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy & Biomedical Sciences (SIPBS) seeks to appoint an enthusiastic and competent Administrator with excellent organisational skills to join our team.

The successful candidate will join our busy administration team and provide support across the department, specialising in our Biomolecular Science (BMS) programmes. SIPBS is a leading centre for research and education focused on the discovery, development and delivery of medicines. SIPBS have approximately 1800 UG students on 15 different programmes.

You will be an experienced administrator with considerable previous relevant work experience in a busy office environment or with a relevant HNC and relevant work experience of administration in an office environment. Applications from individuals with excellent IT and communication skills, the ability to work in a fast paced environment with well developed team working abilities are welcomed. It is essential that applicants are able to use own initiative, are able to work to tight deadlines, juggling multiple tasks and can demonstrate a commitment to delivering a positive student experience. Familiarity with university administration would be an advantage.

To be considered for this role you will be IT literate with experience of Microsoft packages, MyPlace, FMS-Agresso, SPlus and Enterprise. You will have excellent verbal and written communication skills, possess good team working skills and be able to work with accuracy and attention to detail. You should also be experienced in organising your own workload and have the ability to work under pressure, using your own initiative.

The successful candidate with also assist with departmental timetabling using SPlus and Enterprise software for all cohorts of students. Previous experience of student administration in the Higher or Further Education Sectors and knowledge of student record systems would be an advantage.

For any informal enquiries, please Departmental Administrator Jacqui Miller ([e-mail]).

£16,819 to £18,227 (£28,031 - £30,378 pro rata)