School Adminstrator

Keele University; United States; Remote; USD 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The Vet School at Keele University is seeking a capable administrator to cover a maternity period, delivering cohesive support across a split-site office between Keele and Harper Adams campuses.

You will assist with student recruitment and outreach, payroll administration, contracts, procurement, and diary management for the senior leadership team. Strong IT skills and excellent organisation are essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational, communication and prioritisation skills.
• Previous customer service experience would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support student recruitment and outreach activities, including event coordination and staffing.
• Provide payroll administration, contracts, and procurement system support.
• Deliver diary management support to the senior leadership team.
• Ensure accurate and timely administrative services across split-site offices.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Prioritisation

Customer service

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a collaborative team at the Vet School, contributing to the ongoing enhancement and continuous improvement of business operations during a maternity cover period.

The post holder will contribute to the delivery of a cohesive and high-quality administrative service across a split-site office, working as part of a collaborative and supportive team within the Vet School. This role offers an opportunity to be actively involved in the continued development and improvement of business operations, supporting a wide range of administrative functions.

Key responsibilities will include working with colleagues to support student recruitment and outreach activity, including event coordination and staffing; assisting with financial processes such as payroll administration, contracts, and procurement systems; and providing effective diary management support to the senior leadership team.

The role requires excellent organisational, communication, and prioritisation skills, with the ability to liaise confidently with colleagues and external stakeholders across both campuses. A high level of accuracy, strong IT skills, and a proactive, flexible approach are essential. Previous customer service experience would be advantageous.

The role will be based primarily at Harper Adams University but will require occasional travel between Keele and Harper Adams campuses.