Student Services Administrator

University of York - Computer Science; Imphal West District; Hybrid; INR 3,645,000 - 4,063,000; Part time

Job summary

University of York is seeking an organized Student Services Administrator to join the Professional Services team. You will support taught students in York Law School and the Sociology Department, guiding them from induction to graduation with high-quality customer service and meticulous admin support.

The role focuses on assessment administration, managing student records, and advising staff and students on policies and program structures.

Qualifications

• Experience in varied administrative roles balancing competing priorities.
• Providing an excellent standard of customer service to stakeholders.
• Experience setting up and managing complex spreadsheets.
• Proficient with digital tools such as Google applications and/or Microsoft Office.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver end-to-end administrative support across the student lifecycle with high-quality customer service.
• Coordinate and process student assessments and feedback in line with policies.
• Act as a subject matter expert on program structures to resolve inquiries efficiently.
• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and share best practices.
• Maintain flexibility to support the wider Student Services team during peak periods.

Skills

Administrative experience

Customer service

Spreadsheet management

Communication

Documentation accuracy

Tools

Google applications

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Details

• Department: Department
• Faculty of Social Sciences
• Salary: £28,778 - £32,080 per year
• Grade: Grade 4
• Contract status: Open
• Hours of work: Part-time
• Based at: University of York campus (with some remote working options available)
• Interview date: 6 November 2026
• Documents
  • Job Description 15389.pdf (PDF, 405kb)

Role Description

We are seeking an organized, proactive Student Services Administrator to join our collaborative Professional Services team. In this role, you will support taught students in York Law School and the Department of Sociology through every stage of their academic journey, from induction to graduation.

You will serve as a key point of contact for students and academic staff, handling complex queries and managing core administrative processes. A significant focus of this position centers on assessment administration, requiring strong attention to detail and a clear understanding of university regulations and program structures.

With the ability to work to tight deadlines, whilst managing conflicting priorities, the role-holder will be expected to provide high levels of customer service at all times with a friendly, approachable, 'can-do' attitude.

While primarily focused on taught programs within these two vibrant academic departments, this is a versatile role. You will work flexibly across team boundaries, offering support to colleagues during peak operational periods.

Some flexibility may be possible around working hours, and the Faculty operates a flexi time system. Some hybrid (remote) working may be accommodated following a successful probation period, and depending on the requirements and deliverables of the role.

Role

• Deliver end-to-end administrative support across the student lifecycle, providing approachable, high-quality customer service to students and staff. Ensuring student records are up to date and accurate.
• Coordinate and process student assessments and feedback, ensuring full compliance with departmental policies and University regulations.
• Act as a subject matter expert on program structures and policies to resolve detailed student and staff inquiries efficiently.
• Identify opportunities to streamline administrative workflows, share best practices across teams, and enhance communication channels.
• Maintain flexibility to assist wider Student Services team during busy academic cycles or staff absences.

Skills, Experience & Qualification Needed

• Experience of working in a varied administrative role effectively balancing competing priorities
• Experience of providing an excellent standard of customer service to a range of stakeholders
• Experience of setting up and managing complex spreadsheets
• Use digital technologies including Google applications and/or Microsoft Office
• Communicate effectively in verbal and written formats

For informal enquiries: please contact our Student Services Manager, Katie Walton ([e-mail])

The University strives to be diverse and inclusive – a place where we can ALL be ourselves.

We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at the University.

We offer family friendly, flexible working arrangements, with forums and inclusive facilities to support our staff. #EqualityatYork

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum (essential) criteria for each position will be offered an interview. Read more about the University of York's commitments under the Disability Confident scheme.