School Coordinator and PA

University of East Anglia; Norwich; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

34 days annual leave

Job summary

The University of East Anglia is seeking a School Coordinator and PA to the Dean of the School of Health Sciences. This full-time, fixed-term role supports the Dean with diary management, meetings, and travel arrangements while coordinating the School's administrative functions and guiding a team of school administrators.

We value someone exceptionally organised with strong communication skills, discretion, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-moving environment.

Qualifications

• Experience providing PA support to senior staff.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a busy environment.
• Proven experience coordinating meetings and travel.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated PA support to the Dean of the School of Health Sciences.
• Coordinate the School’s administrative functions and lead/admin team colleagues.
• Manage a busy diary, schedule meetings, and handle correspondence.
• Organise travel and ensure actions are followed through.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the School and University and with external partners.

Skills

Diary management

PA support

Organisation

Communication

Problem solving

Independent working

Leadership to admin team

Job description

School Coordinator and PA to the Dean of the School

Ref: SC5039

Staring salary from £26,707 per annum, dependent on skills and experience, with an annual increment up to £30,378 per annum.

We are looking for an experienced administrator to provide dedicated PA support to the Dean of the School of Health Sciences, alongside playing a key role in coordinating the School’s administrative functions.

This is a varied, visible and rewarding role. As PA to the Dean, you will be a trusted first point of contact, managing a busy diary, coordinating meetings and correspondence, organising travel and ensuring actions are followed through. You will need excellent judgement, discretion and the ability to anticipate what is needed in a fast-moving environment.

Alongside this, you will help coordinate the work of the School administration team, providing leadership, guidance and support to a number of school administrators and contributing to the effective delivery and continuous improvement of School processes.

You will work closely with colleagues across the School and wider University, as well as external partners and senior stakeholders.

We are looking for someone who is exceptionally organised, approachable and adaptable, with excellent communication skills and the ability to manage competing priorities, solve problems and work independently. Proven experience of providing PA support would be particularly valuable.

This is an excellent opportunity to play a central role in supporting the Dean and School leadership, while helping to shape and deliver an effective, responsive and professional administrative service across the School.

This full-time post is available immediately on a fixed term basis for 6 months.

Further information on our great benefits package, including 34 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and additional University Customary days can be found on our benefits page.

The University holds an Athena Swan Silver Institutional Award in recognition of our advancement towards gender equality.