Departmental Administrative Coordinator

Edge Hill University; Ormskirk; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent UK university is seeking a Departmental Administrative Coordinator to support the Biology department. Key responsibilities include coordinating administrative processes, managing assessment data, and providing support to academic staff. Ideal candidates will have experience in higher education administration and excellent communication skills. This role offers full-time and part-time opportunities.

Benefits

35 days annual leave

Discounted sports and leisure facilities membership

Employee assistance programme

Development programmes

Pension scheme with 17.8% employer contribution

Qualifications

• Proven experience in departmental administration within Higher Education.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating and delivering departmental administrative processes.
• Leading on student assessment data reporting.
• Providing administrative support to the Head of Department.

Skills

Departmental administration experience

Organizational skills

Communication abilities

Problem-solving skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Job description

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a Departmental Administrative Coordinator to join the Biology department within the Faculty of Arts and Sciences.

Your main duties and responsibilities will include:

• Coordinating and delivering departmental administrative processes to support teaching, learning, and research, ensuring compliance with Faculty and University policies and providing excellent customer service to staff, students and stakeholders.


• Leading on the collation, input, checking, and reporting of student assessment data, ensuring accuracy and timeliness for Assessment Boards, including boards for international partners


• Provide administrative and organisational support to the Head of Department, Departmental Administration Manager, and academic staff, including managing Grade 3 administrative staff, overseeing key departmental events, and acting as a main contact for internal and external queries

Please note there are two positions available: one Full Time (36.25 hours per week) and Part Time (18.13 hours per week).

For informal enquiries about this vacancy, you may wish to contact: Sarah Trafford, Department Admin Manager: Biology at [e-mail]

About You

As Departmental Administrative Coordinator, you will have:

• Proven experience in departmental administration within Higher Education, with strong organisational, prioritisation, and problem-solving skills


• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, with a customer focused approach and the professionalism to liaise confidently with internal and external stakeholders


• High level of accuracy and attention to detail, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to manage sensitive data in compliance with GDPR


• Ability to work proactively, both independently and as part of a team, in a busy environment while meeting deadlines and maintaining excellent service standards

At Edge Hill University we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.

Rewards & Benefits

• A minimum of 35 days annual leave per annum, pro rata (inclusive of bank holiday and University closure days)


• Discounted membership to our onsite state-of-the-art sport and leisure facilities


• Staff benefits scheme, which provides you with discounts across the high street, supermarket shopping, cinema tickets, dining out and more.


• Employee assistance programme with access to free confidential counselling sessions, legal & financial advice, and health & wellbeing resources


• A wide range of development programmes to enhance your career


• Beautiful award-winning on-campus working environment.


• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme with our employer contribution of 17.8%

About Us

At Edge Hill University we believe in the life changing opportunities knowledge can create. Since 1885, we’ve been creating access to knowledge for those who may not have had the opportunity to before.

Today, the effect we have has a far-reaching impact, not just for those who come to study here but for those who work, invest in, and live in our local communities too. So, if you’ve ever wondered if one person can make a difference, simply speak to our alumni, students, and award-winning staff.

Because for us education isn’t about how much you take in. It’s about what you take out into the world.

Inspiring minds and changing futures since 1885, Edge Hill University is “A great success story… an institution that improves and impresses year after year” – Times Higher Education.