ResLife Support Assistant

Ulster University; Derry/Londonderry; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Ulster University is seeking a ResLife Support Assistant to provide essential administrative and operational support for student accommodation. This full-time role involves financial monitoring, application processing, and ensuring compliance with health and safety policies. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong numeracy and literacy skills, alongside proficiency in Microsoft Office. Join a supportive and inclusive environment committed to excellence in higher education.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Family-friendly working environment

Qualifications

• Good numeracy and literacy skills.
• Experience in budgetary monitoring and financial reports.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative, financial, and operational support for residential services.
• Process applications and maintain databases.

Skills

Numeracy

Literacy

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Education

GCSEs or equivalent in English and Mathematics

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join us to apply for the ResLife Support Assistant role at Ulster University.

Role Details

• Department: Campus Life
• Grade: 4 (£25,448 - £27,644)
• Responsible to: ResLife Manager
• Campus: Derry~Londonderry
• Type: Full-Time / Fixed-Term for 3 years
• Closing date: 21st May 2025 at 23:30
• Reference number: 035546

About Us

We are a university with a national and international reputation for excellence, innovation, and regional engagement, contributing significantly to the economic, social, and cultural development of Northern Ireland. Our core activities include teaching and learning, widening access to education, research and innovation, and technology and knowledge transfer.

The Role

To provide comprehensive administrative, financial, and operational support for university residential services, ensuring effective management of student accommodation. Responsibilities include processing applications, front-of-house services, financial monitoring, database maintenance, and compliance with health and safety policies. The role supports the Residential Life Manager in delivering high-quality, student-focused services and maintaining partnerships with private accommodation providers.

About You

• Good numeracy and literacy skills, demonstrated by qualifications such as GCSEs or equivalent in English and Mathematics.
• Experience in preparing and monitoring budgetary information and financial reports, including processing financial data.
• Proficiency in using spreadsheets, databases, and word processing software like Microsoft Office.
• Ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines across multiple tasks.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in task execution.
• Willingness to work outside normal office hours occasionally to meet the role's needs.

Ulster University holds a Silver Athena SWAN Award, recognizing our commitment to gender equality. We support a family-friendly working environment, including flexible working arrangements. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applicants from all community sections, especially those with disabilities. Appointments are made on merit.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Administrative
• Industry: Higher Education