Learning and Teaching Administrator - Durham, United Kingdom - Durham University

Durham University

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Learning and Teaching Administrator
(Job Number
: )**School Government & Int'national Affairs

Grade 4:

£23,751
£24,533 per annum

Open-Ended/Permanent - Full Time

Contracted Hours per Week: 35

Closing Date: 07-Apr-2024, 5:59:00 PM

Disclosure and Barring Service Requirement:
Not Applicable.

The University
At Durham University we are proud of our people.

A globally outstanding centre of educational excellence, a collegiate community of extraordinary people, a unique and historic setting - Durham is a university like no other.

Across the University we have a huge variety of roles and career opportunities, which together make us a large and successful community, which is a key hub of activity within our region and nationally.

Whether you are at the very start, middle or end of your career, there is a role for you. We believe everyone has their own unique skills to offer.
We would be thrilled if you would consider joining our thriving University. Further information about the University can be found here

The Role and the Department

The School of Government and International Affairs (SGIA) is seeking to appoint a self-motivated individual to join our friendly administrative team as a permanent Learning and Teaching Administrator to provide professional support for the delivery of world-class education programmes.

The School of Government and International Affairs is a UK (top 10) and globally-known school (top 100) with a focus on educating students with high quality, research-led teaching and encouraging them to display the highest levels of commitment to educational excellence.

Supporting them to consistently innovate is a central feature of what the School does in order to ensure that graduates will have outstanding skills to take into the world of work.

The Learning and Teaching Administrator is responsible for the provision of a professional, efficient administrative service, supporting a wide range of teaching, learning and assessment activities from the point of student enrolment through to graduation.

S/he will work independently, taking day-to-day decisions and using his/her experience and initiative to decide on appropriate courses of action and resolve problems.

S/he will work flexibly to ensure the team functions effectively in meeting priorities, working in accordance with University and Departmental policies and procedures, demonstrating a commitment to customer service excellence.

Working at Durham
A competitive salary is only one part of the many fantastic benefits you will receive if you join the University: you will also receive access to the following fantastic benefits:

27 Days annual leave per year in addition to 8 public holidays and 4 customary days per year
total of 39 days per year. The University closes between Christmas and New Year
No matter how you travel to work, we have you covered. We have parking across campus, a cycle to work scheme which helps you to buy a bike and discount with local bus and train companies.
Lots of support for health and wellbeing including discounted membership for our state of the art sport and gym facilities and access to a 247 Employee Assistance Programme.
On site nursery is available and access to holiday camps for children aged 516 throughout the year.
Family friendly policies, including maternity and adoption leave, which are among the most generous in the higher education sector (and likely above and beyond many employers).
There is a genuine commitment to developing our colleagues professionally and personally. There is a comprehensive range of development courses, apprenticeships and access to qualifications and routes to develop your career in the University. All staff have dedicated annual time to concentrate on their personal development opportunities.
The opportunity to take part in staff volunteering activities to make a difference in the local community
Discounts are available via our benefits portal including; money off at supermarkets, high street retailers, IT products such as Apple, the cinema and days out at various attractions.
We offer generous pension schemes.

Durham University is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Our collective aim is to create an open and inclusive environment where everyone can reach their full potential and we believe our staff should reflect the diversity of the global community in which we work.

As a University equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are a key part of the University's Strategy and a central part of everything we do.

We also live by our values and our Staff Code of Conduct.

At Durham we actively work towards providing an environment where our staff and students can study, work and live in a community which is supportive and inclusive.

It's important to us that all of our colleagues are aligned to both our values and commitment to EDI.

How to apply
While some criteria will be consid