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Administrative Officer – Pre-sessional Lifecycle & Learning Opportunities

University of Southampton

Southampton

Hybrid

GBP 25,000 - 35,000

7 days ago

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An established educational institution is seeking a highly motivated individual to join their dynamic team. This role involves providing essential administrative support for pre-sessional courses, ensuring an excellent experience for approximately 2,000 international students. The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating strong organizational and communication skills. With a focus on inclusivity and diversity, this forward-thinking organization offers a collaborative atmosphere where your contributions will make a significant impact. If you are passionate about education and customer service, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Contributory pension scheme

Generous annual leave provision

Subsidised health and fitness facilities

Cycle to work scheme

Discounts at restaurants and retail outlets

Proven experience in an administrative role with strong communication skills.
High proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel, and ability to organize workload.

Provide administrative support for pre-sessional courses and Lifelong Learning.
Ensure smooth student journey from admissions to results for international students.

Administrative experience

Verbal communication skills

Written communication skills

MS Office skills

Excel knowledge

Workload organization

Process improvement

Relationship building

We are seeking a highly motivated colleague to join the Pre-sessional Lifecycle & Learning Opportunities Team. We are a collegiate and friendly team who are responsible for the administrative support of the University’s pre-sessional courses; Lifelong Learning; Southampton Language Opportunities and English for Academic Purposes. You will need to be a team player, as this is essential to us and the success of all of the programmes we deliver.

We are seeking someone who enjoys a challenge whilst striving for excellent customer service. You will enjoy working in a fast-paced environment. During our peak periods we ensure the smooth student journey from admissions to results for c.2,000 international students who choose to complete a pre-sessional course with us.

You Will Have

Proven experience of working in an administrative role;
Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
Up to date MS Office Skills, with a high level of Excel knowledge;
The ability to independently organise your own workload;
Be able to proactively contribute to process, system and service improvements;
Effective relationships building skills with a variety of stakeholders.

This is a hybrid role, with at least two days spent at our Avenue Campus per week. Applications will be considered for a job share.

In Return We Offer

a contributory pension scheme
generous annual leave provision, plus 8 bank holidays and 6 additional holidays (closure days)
subsidised health and fitness facilities on-site; cycle to work scheme
a range of discounts which include restaurants, retail outlets and entertainment.

We believe equality, diversity and inclusion are fundamental to making the University of Southampton a welcoming, vibrant and successful organisation. Having a diverse workforce, inclusive of people of all ages and beliefs, from different racial backgrounds, educational and social backgrounds opens up a wealth of possibilities, makes us more creative and accelerates our impact on society. We welcome applicants that value diversity of our community and are willing to play their part in supporting the mission of inclusivity.

If you would like to know more details about the role, please contact Jared Mustafa-Holzapfel (Senior Administrator) j.mustafa-holzapfel@soton.ac.uk