Student Administration Officer

Abertay University; Dundee; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A modern university in Scotland is seeking a Student Administration Officer to manage student records and processes for Trans-National Education partnerships. The successful candidate will maintain programme information, provide secretariat support for academic committees, and work closely with teams to enhance the student experience. Strong organisational and communication skills are essential. This is a permanent, full-time position offering a salary range of £32,079.92 - £37,694.44.

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of University student administration processes.
• Excellent organisational, administrative, and communication skills.
• Ability to work closely with students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain the accuracy of student records.
• Manage processes associated with Trans-National Education partnerships.
• Provide secretariat support for assessment boards and committees.

Skills

Organisational skills

Administrative skills

Communication skills

Job description

Student Administration Officer

Full time, Permanent

Grade 6 (£32,079.92 - £37,694.44)

Abertay is a modern university with a global outlook, rooted in its local and national communities. We have made our mark with high quality, well-directed teaching and research, and a stimulating and enriching experience for our students.

Academic Services is within the Directorate of Student and Academic Services and is responsible for a range of activities relating to academic administration and governance. The team manages a range of student processes, including registration, timetabling, assessment, academic appeals, academic progression and awards. Academic Services supports Academic Quality and Standards Committee, the Academic Leadership Group as well as School Academic Committees and Assessment Boards and handles student discipline and complaints for the University.

The University now seeks to appoint a Student Administration Officer on a permanent basis.

Reporting to the Student Administration Manager, the post holder will be responsible for creating and maintaining the accuracy of student records and managing the processes associated with our programme provision for our Trans-National Education (TNE) Partnerships and Abertay Online.

The post holder will maintain the programme information and the module information associated with each TNE partner institution. The post holder will provide secretariat support for University assessment boards, committees and task groups related to Student Administration.

In a technically challenging role, the post holder will work closely with other Student Administrative Officers to develop knowledge and expertise in all aspects of the student records processes and systems; ensure consistency; and support the work of Academic Services across all administrative areas as required.

A good level of knowledge and understanding of University student administration processes and procedures is essential. You will be communicating with students and staff in a variety of roles across the University and its TNE partner institutions so excellent organisational, administrative and communication skills are vital.

The post holder will work closely with other teams within the Directorate and wider University to ensure that a high-quality student experience is provided.

If you believe you have the skills and experience for this exciting and challenging role, please submit your application through our online recruitment system, which can be found at https://www.abertay.ac.uk/discover/work-here/jobs/

Please note that we will only accept applications through our online recruitment system.

Committed to Equal Opportunities

Abertay University is a Scottish Registered Charity,

No: SC016040