Student Support Systems Administrator - Part Time

University of Chichester; Bognor Regis; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Chichester is seeking an office administrator to support the Student Support and Information Services team. The role focuses on developing and integrating the new Reasonable Adjustments Software, managing key email accounts, and supporting disclosure and DSA processes with confidentiality.

You will handle student enquiries, maintain online and offline information resources, and work within a friendly administrative team to provide accurate and timely information to students and

Qualifications

• Excellent IT skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office, databases and spreadsheets.
• Strong organisational, planning and time management skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to respond to students, staff and external agencies.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and integration of the Reasonable Adjustments Software.
• Assist with key resource email accounts and information resources maintenance.
• Handle student enquiries and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Support disclosures and reasonable adjustment and DSA processes.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Databases

Spreadsheets

Organisational skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Initiative

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Databases

Spreadsheets

Job description

Department: Student Support and Information Services

Part Time: 14.8 hours per week (0.4 fte)

About this role

We are seeking an office administrator to provide support for Student Support and Wellbeing services with a key focus on the development, implementation and integration of the new Reasonable Adjustments Software. The post holder will be part of an administrative team which provides a range of administrative functions including supporting the key resource email accounts, the disclosure and reasonable adjustment processes, the disabled students allowance processes, and the maintenance of online and physical information resources. The role involves dealing with student enquiries, handling sensitive and personal information with confidentiality.

About you

The appointed postholder will have excellent IT skills with a knowledge of Microsoft Office, databases and spreadsheets. Strong organisational, planning and time management skills are essential along with effective interpersonal skills with the ability to respond to students, staff and external agencies in a helpful and flexible manner. We are looking for someone with experience of undertaking a wide variety of administrative tasks who has the ability to use their own initiative.

About the team

The Students, Support and Information Services department provides a wide range of services including a comprehensive and confidential welfare and support service for all students at the University of Chichester, ranging from practical advice to financial assistance. Support for students with disabilities and/or learning difficulties is provided by the Disability and Dyslexia service, with international support being offered by the International Student Advisory service. The Wellbeing team also offers a wider range of support services such as Student Mental Health, Health and Wellbeing appointments (via Student Wellbeing Advisers) and Counselling.

Benefits

• A flexible defined contribution pension scheme via Aviva Master Trust (FlexHE).
• A paid closure period over the Christmas break is in addition to our generous holiday allowance with bank holidays too and an occupational sickness scheme.
• On-site gym at our Chichester campus.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme to support our staff.
• Extensive personal / professional training opportunities throughout the year.
• Cycle to work, Season Ticket Loan and Electric Vehicle schemes.
• Bus travel for staff between our Bognor Regis and Chichester campuses and Chichester town centre.

Closing & Interview Dates

• Closing Date: Wednesday 09 September 2026
• Interview Date: Friday 18 September 2026

Prior to submitting your job application kindly ensure you can demonstrate or obtain the necessary right to work in the UK.

All new external appointments are employed by Chichester Staff Services Ltd (CSSL). Internal appointments remain with their existing employer.

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion at every level because we believe a diverse workforce benefits us all.