Curriculum Support Administrator

Doncaster College; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

30 days annual leave + bank holidays

Professional development opportunities

Same-day GP appointments access

Discounts and car scheme

On-site gym & facilities

Job summary

Doncaster College is seeking a Curriculum Support Administrator to join the Curriculum Support team in Hull. You will provide high-quality administrative support across curriculum areas, handling student records, data and processes with accuracy and efficiency.

You will assist with admissions, enrolment and exam-related activities, maintain records, and contribute to improvements across education sectors including FE, HE, apprenticeships and adult education.

Qualifications

• Level 2 qualification or above in a relevant discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience in a student administration, data-related or other transferable administrative role.
• Experience using IT systems effectively and accurately, including Excel and Access.
• Excellent communication, organisational and customer service skills, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage workloads.
• Ability to work collaboratively, use initiative appropriately and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support curriculum teams with a wide range of administrative and student data-related activities.
• Assist with admissions, learner enquiries, applications and enrolment processes.
• Maintain accurate student records and ensure information is processed in a timely and efficient manner.
• Support examinations and initial assessments, including booking, administration and invigilation activities.
• Record and report student absence information for curriculum areas.
• Process Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) applications and maintain associated records.
• Organise meetings, prepare documentation and take minutes where required, including student disciplinary meetings.
• Support purchase ordering processes and assist with invoice administration.
• Register students on relevant online platforms and support certification and registration processes.
• Contribute to service improvements, quality processes, audits and business transformation initiatives.

Skills

Education/Experience in education

Student administration experience

IT skills: Excel/Access

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Collaboration & teamwork

Education

Level 2 qualification or higher

Tools

ProSolution

Job description

Are you an organised and customer-focused administrator who enjoys supporting learners and colleagues to achieve their goals? We are looking for a Curriculum Support Administrator to join our Curriculum Support team in Hull.

In this varied role, you will provide high-quality administrative support across curriculum areas, helping to ensure that student records, data and processes are maintained accurately and efficiently. Working closely with curriculum teams, the Curriculum Administration Team Leader and Curriculum Administration Manager, you will support a wide range of activities including admissions, enrolment, student data administration, examinations, attendance monitoring, DBS processing and meeting administration.

Your contribution will play an important part in supporting learners, staff and stakeholders across further education, higher education, apprenticeships and adult education. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with data and administration, takes pride in delivering excellent customer service and wants to make a positive impact within an educational environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support curriculum teams with a wide range of administrative and student data-related activities.
• Assist with admissions, learner enquiries, applications and enrolment processes.
• Maintain accurate student records and ensure information is processed in a timely and efficient manner.
• Support examinations and initial assessments, including booking, administration and invigilation activities.
• Record and report student absence information for curriculum areas.
• Process Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) applications and maintain associated records.
• Organise meetings, prepare documentation and take minutes where required, including student disciplinary meetings.
• Support purchase ordering processes and assist with invoice administration.
• Register students on relevant online platforms and support certification and registration processes.
• Contribute to service improvements, quality processes, audits and business transformation initiatives.

Essential Criteria

• Level 2 qualification or above in a relevant discipline, or equivalent relevant experience and technical expertise within the education sector.
• Experience in a student administration, data-related or other transferable administrative role.
• Experience using IT systems effectively and accurately, including Microsoft Office applications such as Excel and Access.
• Excellent communication, organisational and customer service skills, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage workloads effectively.
• Ability to work collaboratively, use initiative appropriately and meet deadlines.

DESIRABLE CRITERIA

• GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above.
• IT qualification at Level 1 or above.
• Experience of using student data management software, preferably ProSolution.

EMPLOYMENT DETAILS

• Salary: £24,826 - £25,511 per annum
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Hours: 35.5 hours per week
• Core Working Hours: 8:30am to 5:00pm Monday to Thursday and 8:30am to 4:00pm Friday
• Location: Hull [This is a group role, so you will be expected to work flexibly across both campus sites Hull, Doncaster & Scunthorpe according to business needs]
• Reporting Line: Curriculum Administration Manager

WHY JOIN US?

• Competitive salary
• 30 Bookable annual leave days + bank holidays, and 2 weeks off at Christmas.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Access to same-day GP appointments, high street discounts, discounted hair and beauty treatments, electric car scheme.
• On-site gym & florist (site dependent).
• Access to our In-house Food Hall & Coffee Shops.

Additional Information

• Safer Recruitment: As part of the recruitment process and in line with keeping children safe in education, we will conduct social media checks on shortlisted candidates. Additionally, before commencing employment, all employees undergo safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS.
• Right to Work: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

About Us

At DN Colleges Group, we are working towards a common goal: to transform our communities through learning. This vision reflects our belief in our students and in our ability to transform their lives so positively. Our students are at the heart of everything we do.

Our educational hub spans Scunthorpe to Doncaster and beyond. We combine distinct, high quality teaching and learning with local, regional and global reach. We connect our students and staff with partners and employers across the east/west corridor from Sheffield City Region to the Humber and Lincolnshire, across the UK and internationally

Our values

This vision is supported by a set of values that underpin how we operate every day across our organisation. Across every team and department, we follow core values that guide our decision making, our interactions and our approach to challenges and opportunities.

These values are a fundamental part of DN Colleges Group, as we aspire to deliver outstanding and inspirational teaching and learning for our students every day.

Ambition To achieve the highest standards.

Support A caring, safe and inclusive environment.

Partnership Collaborative working to achieve shared goals.

Innovation We use our initiative and are agile in finding creative solutions.

Responsibility We take individual and collective responsibility.

Equality We work with integrity and are open, honest and respectful of each other.