Curriculum Support Administrator (Fixed-Term)

Doncaster College; Doncaster; 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

On-site gym

Job summary

Doncaster College is seeking a Curriculum Support Administrator to join our Curriculum Support team.

You will provide high-quality administrative support across curriculum areas, handling student data, admissions, enrolment, and examinations, working closely with curriculum teams and managers to maintain records and ensure efficient processes across FE, higher education, apprenticeships and adult education.

Qualifications

• Level 2 qualification or above in a relevant discipline, or equivalent relevant experience within education.
• Experience in a student administration, data-related or transferable administrative role.
• Experience using IT systems effectively, including Microsoft Office applications such as Excel and Access.
• Excellent communication, organisational and customer service skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively, use initiative 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 records.
• Organise meetings, prepare documentation and take minutes for required 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

Data management

MS Excel

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Level 2 qualification or higher (education sector)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Access

Job description

The vacancy

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.

The vacancy 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 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: Fixed Term (1 year maternity cover)
• 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: Doncaster[ This is a group role, so you will be expected to work flexibly across both campus sites at Doncaster, Scunthorpe and Hull 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

Here at Doncaster College and University Centre we understand that choosing what to do next can be a huge decision. It’s not just about the course you choose to study, it is about the tutors, the experiences and the friends you meet along the way.

We have over 120 courses at full and part-time, from entry level right up to university level. As well as the vast amount of courses on offer, we ensure all our students get the right support and guidance whether it is through our careers service, our additional learning support, counselling, student finance and many other services all tailored to each individual.

Our exciting and modern campus is in a central location, packed with workspaces designed to industry standard. We work directly with employers allowing you real work experience and industry insight that you will not get from sitting behind a desk.

The Benefits

All employees at DN Colleges Group enjoy a generous annual leave allowance, as well as an additional 2 weeks closure over the Christmas period. We encourage all our teams to take regular breaks, no longer than 3 weeks, to enjoy a healthy work life balance.

DN Colleges Group are committed to Health and Wellbeing of all our employees. We have an increasing number of provisions exclusive to our employees, designed to help you stay at your best or to assist and provide support when you need it.

• Health and fitness suite
• Generous annual leave
• 2 weeks off at Christmas
• Electric car scheme

• Vivup – Employee Wellbeing and Benefits platform
• Wellness initiatives, onsite during your working week. This could include health visitors, financial advisers, or physio specialists.
• Onsite fitness classes, at lunchtime or after work in conjunction with our Sports colleagues.
• Cycle to Work and Electric car scheme
• Free Eye Care Vouchers
• Discounted Hair and Beauty services
• On site nursery
• Online access to Remploy which is our 24/7 confidential mental health and counselling resource.
• In house counselling/safeguarding specialists to assist in Wellbeing

Lets Teach Programme

Let’s Teach The LET’s teach programme supports new members of teaching staff in terms of college systems and key teaching and learning areas including new staff lesson visits and postcard peeps. Each new member of staff has an allocated Lead Practitioner who works closely with them throughout the programme.

Let’s Bloom

The LET’s Bloom Programme aims to connect our experienced and qualified teachers to share best practice and support continued risk‑taking as we continue to add depth to our teaching craft. Teachers volunteer on this one‑year programme, working closely with the Learning Enhancement Team, capturing their experimentation in a journal.

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