Programmes Administrator

University of Strathclyde; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Strathclyde is seeking a Programs Administrator (0.6FTE) within the Centre for Lifelong Learning to support the administration of SIGS MSc and SCOSH CPD programmes. The role focuses on online learning, student experience, and efficient systems.

You will work with the Operations Team, Course Leaders and the Operations Manager, delivering high-quality administrative support, stakeholder liaison, and continuous improvement in processes.

Qualifications

• Experience of academic administration is preferred.
• Excellent IT skills and ability to use a range of software.
• Strong customer service skills with the ability to build relationships with stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities; able to work to deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Administer the Strathclyde Institute of Genealogical Studies’ PGT, PGR and CPD activity.
• Support delivery of online MSc programmes and on-campus offerings.
• Collaborate with Operations Team, Operations Manager and Course Leaders to improve student experience and systems.
• Utilise IT skills and VLEs to support programme administration.
• Provide timely, accurate administrative support for SIGS and SCOSH CPD/PGT activities.

Skills

Administrative experience

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication skills

VLEs / online learning

IT skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

LMS / VLE

Student Records System

Job description

The Centre for Lifelong Learning (CLL) within the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences is seeking to appoint a Programmes Administrator (at 0.6FTE to job share with an existing 0.4FTE member of staff) within CLL’s Operations Team. CLL delivers a wide range of online and on-campus programmes, including postgraduate, professional development, access and short-courses for the public (including the unique Learn50+ Programme).

CLL’s Operations Team is central to the successful delivery of this broad portfolio of learning opportunities for adults from a diverse range of backgrounds. In this central post of Programmes Administrator you will work with Operations Team colleagues, the Operations Manager and Course Leaders to support programme delivery, driving excellence in student experience, systems and innovative working practice.

Your remit will involve leading on the administration of the Strathclyde Institute of Genealogical Studies’ (SIGS) PGT, PGR and CPD activity, primarily the online MSc in Genealogical, Palaeographic and Heraldic Studies, and the administration of the Strathclyde Centre for Occupational Safety & Health (SCOSH) PGT and CPD programmes, including the online MSc in Safety and Risk Management.

You will be an experienced administrator, able to use your own initiative and deliver quality work to deadlines. Experience of academic administration is preferred, with an excellent understanding of online learning and VLEs. You will have previous experience in customer service, well-developed teamworking abilities and excellent communication skills to build successful relationships with a range of stakeholders. A continuous improvement mindset and excellent IT skills are essential to the role.

Initial interviews have been scheduled for Tuesday 22nd September 2026.

For informal enquiries, please contact Alix McDonald, Head of Centre for Lifelong Learning, [e-mail]

Department: Centre for Lifelong Learning