School Administrator

KEELE UNIVERSITY; Keele; Hybrid; GBP 14,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Excellent staff pension scheme

Career development opportunities

On-site nursery

Discounted health & fitness facilities

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Keele University is seeking a proactive administrator in the School of Life Sciences to provide specialist programme and assessment administration support for undergraduate programmes. The role involves collaboration with academic staff, professional services, students and external stakeholders to ensure regulatory compliance, data accuracy and a high-quality student experience.

You will bring data and systems administration experience, excellent customer service, and strong IT skills (Microsoft

Qualifications

• Experience in data and systems administration.
• Proven ability to deliver excellent customer service.
• Strong IT skills including Microsoft 365 (Word and Excel) and database use.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, attention to detail, confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist programme and assessment administration support across undergraduate Life Sciences programmes.
• Collaborate with academic staff, professional services, students and external stakeholders to ensure regulatory compliance and data accuracy.
• Contribute to a high-quality student experience through effective administration and timely delivery of tasks.
• Demonstrate ability to work independently and as part of a team, with flexibility.

Skills

Data administration

Systems administration

Customer service

Time management

Microsoft 365

Database usage

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Independent & team working

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Database software

Job description

Part Time, 21.75 hours, 0.6 FTE/ Indefinite

Agile working (blend of home and office based)

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and organised administrator to join the School of Life Sciences at Keele University.

The postholder will provide specialist programme and assessment administration support across a portfolio of undergraduate programmes, contributing directly to effective teaching, learning and assessment delivery. Working within the Business Operations team, the role involves close collaboration with academic staff, professional services colleagues, students and external stakeholders to ensure regulatory compliance, data accuracy and a high-quality student experience.

You will have experience in data and systems administration, delivering excellent customer service, and managing time effectively to meet deadlines.

You will demonstrate strong IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Word and Excel) and database use, excellent written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently, flexibly and as part of a team, with a clear understanding of confidentiality and a commitment to continuous improvement.

The Benefits

The University recognises that its success depends upon the contribution and dedication of its talented staff. In return, we have a competitive benefits package available, including:

• Competitive rate of pay with annual increments within the grade (Keele Spine)
• Generous annual leave entitlement with opportunities to purchase additional leave
• Excellent staff pension scheme
• Access to continued personal, professional and career development
• On site 'outstanding' nursery
• Discounted health & fitness facilities on site
• Cycle to work scheme (subject to eligibility)

Please note that the starting salary will typically be at the bottom of the pay scale shown above

The University is committed to operating flexible working practices wherever possible.

The University

Keele University is renowned for its exciting approach to higher education, innovative research, beautiful campus, strong community spirit and excellent student experience. With a turnover in excess of £170 million, over 15,000 students and a total staff of approximately 2000, the University provides high quality teaching across a wide range of academic and vocational subjects and promotes world-class research. Further information can be found at

Keele University values equity and diversity across our workforce and to ensuring our staff community is reflective of the diversity of our student population. In support of these commitments the University welcomes applications from individuals of Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds for all roles.