Education support administrator

Pertemps; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a highly organized Education Administrator to join their team in Edgbaston, Birmingham. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to support essential education processes within a prestigious university. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality administrative support across the student lifecycle, ensuring efficient operations in a dynamic academic environment. With a focus on communication and attention to detail, this position is perfect for someone eager to make a difference in academic administration. If you're ready to take the next step in your career, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar administrative role, ideally in a professional or academic setting.
• Ability to manage and interpret data using university systems.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for students and staff, delivering accurate information.
• Provide end-to-end administrative support for academic activities.

Skills

Administrative Skills

IT Systems Proficiency

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

GCSEs in English and Maths

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Education Administrator – £14.35/hr – Edgbaston, Birmingham (Temporary Ongoing)

On behalf of our prestigious university client, we are seeking a highly organised and experienced Education Administrator to join their professional services team based in Edgbaston, Birmingham.

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with strong administrative skills to support essential education processes within one of the region’s leading higher education institutions. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering efficient, high-quality support across the student lifecycle in a dynamic academic environment.

Location: Edgbaston, Birmingham
Rate: £14.35 per hour
Contract: Temporary ongoing
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm
Start Date: ASAP

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the first point of contact for students, staff, and external partners, delivering timely and accurate information.
• Provide end-to-end administrative support for key academic activities including recruitment, admissions, induction, timetabling, attendance monitoring, exams, student progression, placements, and graduation.
• Utilise university systems to manage, manipulate, and interpret data; generate routine reports as required.
• Support the coordination and delivery of student-related events to enhance the academic experience.
• Offer professional secretarial support to relevant meetings and committees.
• Contribute to reviews and enhancements of administrative procedures.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in a similar administrative role, ideally in a professional or academic setting.
• Minimum of GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade C or above in English and Maths.
• Confident user of IT systems, databases, and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to prioritise tasks, work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• High attention to detail, with the ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.

Desirable:

• Experience working in higher education or a student-facing administrative role.
• Understanding of and commitment to equality and diversity in the workplace.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly respected institution and further your career in academic administration. If you're immediately available and ready to make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

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