Student Support Administrator

Elizabeth School of London; Greater London; On-site; GBP 23,400 - 28,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave (5.6 weeks) + bank holidays

Company Sick Policy

Training and self-development opportunities

Grocery discounts

Cycle to work

Investing and savings opportunities

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Greater London is seeking a motivated Student Support Administrator to provide crucial administrative support in their Student Support department. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree and demonstrate strong organizational and communication skills. Responsibilities include maintaining student records, assisting with onboarding procedures, and ensuring efficient office operations. This full-time position provides opportunities for professional development, grocery discounts, and more.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Student Support department.
• Maintain accurate student records and databases.
• Assist with the onboarding process of new students.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Computing skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university

Tools

Spreadsheets

Databases

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Student Support Administrator

Location: ON-SITE, London (Limeharbour), United Kingdom

Salary: £26,000 per annum

Employment Type: Full-Time, Monday – Friday, (9am to 5pm)

Department: Student Support

Reporting to: Student Support Manager

About Us

Elizabeth School is a leading educational institution dedicated to providing high-quality education and empowering students to achieve their full potential. With a strong focus on academic excellence and personal development, we strive to create a nurturing and inclusive learning environment for our students. We currently have seven campuses located in major cities including Birmingham, London, Leeds, Leicester, Manchester and Northampton. We are seeking a motivated and dedicated individual to join our team as a Student Support Officer.

Job Description

As a Student Support Administrator, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of our educational institution. You will be responsible for providing administrative support to our student support department. Your attention to detail, excellent organisational skills, and strong communication abilities will contribute to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of our administrative processes.

To be successful as a SS administrator, you should be committed to facilitating smooth, efficient office operations by planning carefully, anticipating needs, and providing responsive, reliable assistance. You should be adaptable, proactive, supportive, and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Use a range of software, including email, spreadsheets and databases, to ensure the efficient running of the office.
• Support the onboarding process of new students by assisting with enrolment procedures, sending out timetables, as well as assisting returning students.
• Deal with part-time students’ timetables and assigning groups/ILPs.
• Maintain accurate student records and databases, ensuring data confidentiality and compliance with data protection regulations.
• Inductions coordination, including attendance monitoring.
• Assist colleagues whenever necessary.
• Handle general administrative tasks such as photocopying, filing, and managing office supplies.
• Collaborate with various departments to ensure smooth communication and coordination of administrative tasks.
• Undertake any other administrative duties as required by the management team.
• Attend Student Voice Panel, SEAG (Student Experience Advisory Group) meetings when required to conduct meeting minutes and appropriate action items.
• To help facilitate Student Survey data and interpret any results from within the survey when required.

Education and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university

Experience & Knowledge

• Ability to prioritise competing deadlines and workloads, while maintaining a high level of accuracy
• Highly developed oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work on own initiative, demonstrating a positive approach to problem solving.
• Willingness to learn and develop and contribute to the wider activities of Student Support and of the school.
• Computing skills and qualifications, including those related to word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with professionalism.
• Capacity to assess situations and provide practical solutions.
• Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and student needs.
• Proficiency in using IT technology to record and search student data base.
• Annual leave (5.6 weeks) + bank holidays.
• Company Sick Policy (from January 2025).
• Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) (until December 2024).
• Statutory maternity/paternity pays.
• Training and self-development opportunities.
• Grocery discounts
• Cycle to work
• Investing and savings opportunities