Administrative Assistant - Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom - Newcastle University

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Salary:
£21,197 with progression to £22,662 per annum

Newcastle University is a great place to work, with excellent benefits.

We have a generous holiday package; plus the opportunity to buy more, great pension schemes and a number of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.


Closing Date: 10 February 2023

The Role

Newcastle University Business School is seeking a motivated and organised Education Assistant to join our Education Team.

You will provide administrative support to ensure the smooth and effective running of a cluster of the Business School's taught programmes.

Working under the oversight of an Education Administrator and the Education Team Leader, you will complete activities in the School Education Calendar and support student processes and activities.

You will provide students with an excellent level of service and ensure that they are effectively supported throughout their programme.

This will include acting as front-line support for student queries in a range of locations on a rota basis.


You will possess good organisation and communication skills and you will be keen to provide students and staff with a consistently excellent level of service.

Ideally, you will have demonstrable work experience in a relevant role in a Higher Education setting, with a working knowledge of relevant University systems, although this is not essential.

You will have a working knowledge of relevant systems, equipment, processes and procedures, including standard software packages.


Newcastle University Business School is located in Newcastle City Centre and at the gateway to the Newcastle Helix, a £350million partnership between Newcastle University, Newcastle City Council and Legal and General, where business meets Science.

Home to 4000 students, Newcastle University Business School is one of an elite group of Business Schools worldwide to hold triple accreditation from the three internationally recognised accreditation bodies: AMBA, AACSB, and EQUIS.

This places the School in the top business schools worldwide and is testament to our reputation for Teaching and Research.

Our vision is to be globally renowned for the Future of Work and developing students for a future they can shape.

The Person (Essential)


Knowledge, Skills and Experience Working knowledge of relevant systems equipment, processes and procedures including standard software packages Appreciation of the standards for the conduct and output of the role Ability to communicate clearly orally and in writing Good I.T.

skills, i.e. good working knowledge of Microsoft Office software packages Familiarity with work priorities and those of colleagues Basic understanding of relevant policies and procedures, as they affect the role Willingness and availability to work flexibly when required and agreed with line manager
Desirable Working knowledge of relevant systems (SAP, NESS, MOFs, Blackboard, Syllabus Plus, Evasys) Demonstrable work experience in a relevant role and/or comparable setting

Qualifications Grades A-C in English Language and Mathematics at GCSE (or vocational qualifications or equivalent)

Newcastle is an inclusive global University community where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

As a University of Sanctuary, we aim to provide a welcoming place of safety for all, offering opportunities to people fleeing violence and persecution.


The University holds a silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our good employment practices for the advancement of gender equality.

The University is also a member of the Euraxess initiative supporting researchers in Europe.


Requisition ID: 25029

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