Senior School Administrator

University of Surrey; Guildford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Surrey in Guildford seeks a highly organised Senior School Administrator to join the PA and Administration team within the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences. You will provide diary management, travel coordination, meeting facilitation, minute-taking and document prep, while supporting senior academic staff and the School Administrator.

This role offers on-site work at the state-of-the-art facilities and opportunities to contribute to events and conferences, with training to

Qualifications

• Experience in PA/administration and diary management.
• Ability to coordinate travel and meetings.
• Ability to supervise and guide junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide PA and admin support to senior academic staff.
• Manage diaries, travel, meetings and minute-taking.
• Plan and support school and faculty events and conferences.
• Line manage the School Administrator.

Skills

Diary management

Organised

People skills

Administrative support

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Job description

Are you someone who is practical, super organised, loves diary management, enjoys working with people and thrives on variety? We've a great opportunity to join our PA and Administration team in the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences in our state-of-the art facilities.

The Faculty is a truly inspirational and fascinating environment to work in, delivering teaching to over 3000 undergraduate students training to be the Bioscientists, Psychologists, Nurses, Paramedics, Midwives, Veterinary Surgeons and Doctors of the future. Our facilities and those of the wider University present a wonderful backdrop for the right person to contribute to wider society and develop their skills and career.

You'll become a key team member, working as part of a motivated team with the opportunity to build your skills and career as a Senior School Administrator within one of our five schools.

Responsible for PA and admin support to the Head of School, Associate Dean Research and Innovation, and the Associate Head External Engagement, as well as administrative support to other Senior Academic Staff, encompassing essential tasks such as diary management, travel coordination, meeting facilitation, minute-taking, document preparation, and undertaking miscellaneous duties as necessary, you'll also enjoy planning and assisting with both school and Faculty wide events and conferences and you will have line management responsibility for the School Administrator. There's lots of variety, interaction with academics, research colleagues and students and the opportunity to learn and develop.

About you

We are looking for a well organised, enthusiastic individual with a genuine interest in professional administration and personal assistance.

You'll work well in a team and be familiar with working autonomously and as part of a wider team. You'll be able to offer guidance to the School Administrator and provide them with supportive line management. Training will be in place to support you, your team and help you develop in the role.

If you are enthusiastic, keen to join the faculty and are motivated to do things differently and open up a world of new possibilities, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Please do note that this position requires the postholder to be onsite for a minimum of 3 days per week.

Interviews are expected to take place on 2nd November.

Further details

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