Senior Educational Support Services Assistant Sponsorship Uk

Job Description

About the role

The Educational assistance Services Team at the School of Life Sciences is looking for a committed professional to provide high-quality administrative assistance for the School’s Postgraduate Research Degrees.

The postholder will collaborate closely with the PGR Programmes Officer and play an active role in supporting day-to-day activities.

Primarily, this includes:

• Maintenance of Student Records
• Monitoring Student Engagement and Progress
• Serving as the first point of contact for prospective and current students.
• Coordinating PGR admissions processes, including scholarship applications.
• Supporting the planning, organisation, and delivery of events
• Providing committee secretarial support.

This diverse profession offers a great opportunity to gain experience and advance your career in student administration.

About You

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You will have a good experience in administration and the use of Office software, be able to work successfully under pressure, learn new systems/processes as needed, and interact effectively with a diverse group of people.

You will be confident in your ability to operate flexibly with significant autonomy and collaboratively within a team. To move many projects forward at the same time, excellent organisational abilities will be essential.

About the Department

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School of Life Sciences:

We believe that collegiality, openness, inclusivity, and diversity are crucial for a great workplace; this ethic has helped us earn an Athena SWAN Silver medal. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, therefore if you are interested in this post, we encourage you to apply even if your previous experience does not exactly match. We also encourage applications from any group with protected features.

In addition, you can indicate any professional pauses you may have taken (e.g., parental/caring/long-term sick leave, part-time work, secondments) or any instances when you were unable or limited from working due to the COVID-19 epidemic.

To obtain the right to work in the UK or seek sponsorship for a Skilled Worker visa in the UK points-based immigration system, please click on this link.

For individuals who qualify, the University of Warwick provides relocation and Immigration Support Scheme packages to help with relocation costs, visa applications, and Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) fees.

About the University

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The University of Warwick, founded in the 1960s with a spirit of boldness, innovation, and collaboration, is a world-renowned research-intensive university with the highest academic and research standards. We’re one of the world’s best institutions, ranking 67th globally and 10th in the UK*, with 92% of our research classified as ‘world leading or internationally excellent’**.

You’ll be joining a diverse, innovative, and internationally connected group dedicated to driving real-world progress. At Warwick, we provide possibilities for you to pursue your dreams as long as you bring the energy and commitment to succeed.

QS World University Rankings: 2024

** Research Excellence Framework 2021.

How To Apply

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For informal inquiries, please contact:

Nicola Glover (nicola.glover@warwick.ac.uk).

To apply, please submit your personal information, CV, and cover letter by Sunday, March 24, 2024, at 11.55pm.

Please make sure your CV covers your most current employment experience, as well as any other relevant experience and education history. Your cover letter should explain how you meet each of the required and ideal qualifications for this position.

Interviews will be held on: TBC

What We Offer

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We will provide you a wide range of benefits, including an attractive pension scheme, 26 days of vacation plus Christmas shutdown, outstanding learning and development opportunities, and discounts on a variety of products and services. We provide a substantial maternity, paternity, adoption, and parental leave policy, as well as onsite daycare facilities.

We are pleased to announce that we are a Living Wage employer.

Our Commitment to Inclusion.

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Warwick is dedicated to creating a culture of mutual respect and dignity by fostering a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive working and learning environment. We realise that everyone is unique in both visible and invisible ways, and that these differences must be acknowledged, respected, and treasured. Wherever feasible, we go above and beyond legislation to create an environment in which everyone may thrive, assisting all employees in reaching their full potential. We want to eliminate economic, social, and cultural hurdles that would otherwise prohibit people from achieving.

We welcome and promote applications from all communities, regardless of culture, background, age, disability, gender identity or expression, race, religion/belief, or sexual or romantic orientation.

The University now possesses the Race Equality Charter Bronze Award, the Athena Swan Silver Award, and the Disability Smart Bronze Award. The University of Warwick is also one of the six founding member institutions of the EUTOPIA European University Alliance.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)

The University of Warwick follows the DBS Code of Practice and agrees not to discriminate unfairly against anyone who makes a Disclosure regarding a conviction or other facts revealed. More information is accessible on the University’s Vacancy webpage, and applicants can request a copy of the DBS Code of Practice.