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What are the working arrangements and expected duration for the Administrative Assistant (Academic Operations) role?

This position is a full-time, structured as a on-site role.

What educational background or degree level is required for the Administrative Assistant (Academic Operations) at Heriot-Watt University?

Candidates are generally expected to be holding or pursuing the following degree levels: Bachelor.

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Administrative Assistant (Academic Operations)

Heriot-Watt University

Found 1 month ago

Location

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Time

Full-time

Work Mode

On-site

Salary

£24,215 - £26,707

Visa Help

Not disclosed

Last Verified

1 month ago

Education

Bachelor

Skills & Qualifications

Technical Skills

Microsoft Office applications

Soft Skills

Team working skills
Interpersonal skills
Professional and proactive approach
Ability to work quickly, flexibly and accurately in a dynamic, changing and pressured environment
Customer service

Job Description

The role-holder will be responsible for general administration and supporting academic operations processes, such as: processing marks and grades; processing the outcomes of mitigating circumstances, appeals, and discipline cases; minute-taking at boards of examiners and studies committees; answering academic staff enquiries; and answering student enquiries related to their studies. The role-holder may also be required to support other key functions of the Academic Operations Team, such as examinations or timetabling; as well as other Divisions of RAS, for example, supporting student first line support, graduations, or helping to gather data for quality and PSRB purposes.

Requirements

Effective team working skills.
Educated to SCQF Level 5 or similar (see link for details) or equivalent experience.
Experience of working within a similar environment as outlined above.
Competent in the use of relevant IT packages, including a sound knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
Excellent verbal and written English communication and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrable professional and proactive approach.
Demonstrable ability to work quickly, flexibly and accurately in a dynamic, changing and pressured environment.
Demonstrable provision of excellent customer service.

Administrative and Executive Assistance

Administrative Support

Languages

English

Nice to Haves

Educated to SCQF Level 6 or equivalent qualification.
Experience of working in an administrative role in higher education.
Knowledge of Banner Student Records system.
Experience working with multi-location teams.

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