PGR Admissions & Admin Support Specialist

The University of Manchester; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous employer pension

Purple Place employee discount

Job summary

The University of Manchester is seeking a motivated PGR Admissions Assistant to provide essential administrative support for Postgraduate Research operations, including admissions, examinations and hub support.

You will be the first point of contact for PGR operations, offering information, guidance and confidentiality while working flexibly across the university as part of a cohesive team that prioritises student and staff needs.

Qualifications

• Experience with administrative processes and clerical tasks.
• Good oral and written communication across a range of people.
• Flexible and responsive to customer needs while maintaining confidentiality.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for Postgraduate Research operations as directed by the line manager.
• Act as first point of contact for PGR operations, offering information and guidance and escalating when needed.
• Contribute to flexible, cross-University teamwork to support priorities and hub operations.

Skills

Administrative processes

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Confidentiality

Customer service

Tools

Microsoft Office

IT systems

Job description

The University of Manchester is seeking a motivated PGR Admissions Assistant to provide essential administrative support for Postgraduate Research operations, including admissions, examinations and hub support.

You will be the first point of contact for PGR operations, offering information, guidance and confidentiality while working flexibly across the university as part of a cohesive team that prioritises student and staff needs.