PGR Admissions Assistant

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

Enquiries About The Role, Shortlisting And Interviews

Name: Sandra Kershaw

We are seeking a motivated and collaborative individual to join our team as a PGR Admissions Assistant. This role offers an exciting opportunity to provide clerical and administrative support for key activities of Postgraduate Research (PGR) operations including PGR admissions, examinations and hub support, within a dynamic and inclusive environment.

You will be responsible for:

• To provide administrative support for Postgraduate Research operations as directed by the assigned line manager.
• To act as the first point of contact for Postgraduate Research operations (specifically the area assigned) and provide information, advice and guidance on routine matters, knowing when to elevate to others as appropriate.
• To work flexibly as required across the University, supporting the delivery of University and local priorities, operating at all times as a single cross University team.

About You

We encourage applications from individuals with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. You should demonstrate:

Essential Criteria:

• Relevant knowledge and experience of working with administrative processes, ideally related to the assignment specific activity.
• Good oral and written communication skills with an ability to deal with a wide range of people.
• Flexible and responsive to customer needs and able to provide information and guidance, whilst maintaining confidentiality.
• Good organisational skills, and able to prioritise work in a busy environment.

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience of working in a team environment with the ability to be flexible and provide support for colleagues.
• Digital literacy, with a familiarity with standard IT packages.

Our benefits include:

• Generous employer pension contribution
• Christmas closure across all departments outside of annual leave and bank holidays
• Purple Place employee discount platform

For more information, please see University of Manchester Benefits. You can also find information on our Flexible and Hybrid working here.

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Enquiries About The Role, Shortlisting And Interviews

Name: Sandra Kershaw

Email: [e-mail]

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This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must demonstrate the right to work in the UK.

Applications close at midnight on the closing date.

Further particulars (with person specification) linked below.