Maternity-Leave Admin Assistant (Math & Stats) – 14 mo

University of Strathclyde; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Strathclyde's Department of Mathematics & Statistics invites applications for an Administrative Assistant to provide maternity cover for 14 months. The role supports undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and international programme activities, acting as the first contact for staff, students and visitors.

You will manage databases, class materials, exams, UKVI attendance, diary management and travel arrangements, while assisting with procurement and committee administration.

Qualifications

• Educated to a minimum of Higher grade level, or equivalent, or comparable experience.
• IT literate with experience of Microsoft Office packages (Word, Outlook, Excel).
• Good numeracy and literacy skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff, students and external stakeholders.
• Ability to prioritise work independently and within a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide admin support for undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and international teaching programme activities.
• Act as first point of contact for staff, students and visitors and respond to inquiries.
• Support student administration: databases, records, class materials, examination processes and UKVI attendance monitoring.
• Organise meetings/events; assist with purchasing/procurement and visitor letters.
• Provide committee admin support and arrange travel and accommodation; assist NAU coordination.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organisation

Teamwork

Prioritisation

Numeracy

Literacy

Education

Higher grade or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Word

Outlook

Excel

Job description

University of Strathclyde's Department of Mathematics & Statistics invites applications for an Administrative Assistant to provide maternity cover for 14 months. The role supports undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and international programme activities, acting as the first contact for staff, students and visitors.

You will manage databases, class materials, exams, UKVI attendance, diary management and travel arrangements, while assisting with procurement and committee administration.