Academic Administrator

Job Description

Title: Academic AdministratorType: Permanent, Part-Time (22.5 hours per week)Salary: £21,141 - £24,515 per annum (under review)Location: Edinburgh or OatridgeREF: ACF/FO/076/21Closing Date: 24 October 2022SRUC is unique in Scotland and one of the largest organisations of its kind in Europe. Our ambitious and exciting vision is to work at local, national, and international levels, leading innovation and sustainable development in agriculture and rural sectors.The purpose of this post is to support the student-facing (including research students) and research-facing work of the faculty by providing a high-quality administrative service as part of the Faculty Office administration team.Responsibilities include but not limited to: To provide administrative support to Head of Faculty Administration, and as and when required to Heads of Department and other managers and staff across the faculty. To field queries (e.g. from staff and students) in relation to the above, dealing with these or directing to other staff as appropriate. To provide a front of house service to students as and when required. To manage correspondence for the team/faculty (as applicable) efficiently and effectively (incoming/outgoing and internal/external). To maintain records and databases of activities and staff records that are relevant to the team/faculty. To provide information, reports and summaries as required.To produce, and/or assist with production of, reports and summaries as required. To order and receipt goods and services for the faculty, and invoice students and external clients where applicable. To arrange and support meetings, monitoring/supporting completion of action points where applicable. To assist (where applicable) with diary management, reconciliation of receipts/expenses, and with booking of travel, accommodation & conferences. To maintain records of safety assessments for the faculty. To work closely with colleagues to ensure workload is evenly allocated within the team. To assist with the review, development and implementation of relevant administrative procedures and processes. To provide relief administration support for other teams, within or out with the faculty e.g. at times of peak workload.To be considered for this role you should possess demonstrable experience of working within a varied administrative role. Applicants should have a good standard of education, a comprehensive knowledge of IT software (particularly Microsoft Office and databases)and good communication skills.This is a permanent, part-time role of 22.5 hours per week. The working pattern will be flexible: hours to be worked anytime between Monday-Friday, agreed between the successful candidate and the line manager.The location of the role is flexible for the right candidate: either Edinburgh Campus at Kings Buildings, or Oatridge Campus in Broxburn.For further information on the requirements of this role and to apply, please click the APPLY button.Closing date: 24th October 2022Please note that CVs will not be accepted without a completed application form.SRUC: Leading the way in Agricultural and Rural Research, Education and ConsultancySRUC is committed to valuing Diversity, advancing Equality and respecting Human Rights throughout the organisation and encouraging applications from disabled people using the "Disability Confident Employer" symbol. SRUC is a member of the Athena SWAN charter.SRUC. A Charitable company limited by guarantee, SC003712. Registered in Scotland No SC103046Further informationPlease read the Job Particulars Document before proceeding with your application.ApplyTo apply for this role, please use the SRUC online application system. CVs will not be accepted without a completed application form.