Postgraduate Research Education Assistant

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Company: University of Essex

Department: Academic Section

Salary: £18,777 to £21,585 per annum

Hours: Full Time

Contract type: Permanent

Type / Role: Clerical

Phone: +44-1380 2408721

Fax: +44-116 5795532

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The Department

The Academic Section is a large Professional Services area which contributes to the institution's mission of excellence in education and excellence in research by providing high standards of professional and administrative support to students and departments.

The PGRE Team provides oversight for all aspects of the University’s postgraduate research education, including Doctoral Training Partnerships and postgraduate research student skills development. The Team is part of the Quality and Development team in the Academic Section, which is responsible for the operational management, support and development of academic standards and quality across the university and Partnerships, overseeing academic quality assurance functions.

The Role and Duties

The Academic Section is seeking a professional and enthusiastic individual to fulfil this role within the PGRE Team.

This role presents an excellent opportunity for personal development for both internal and external candidates seeking to commence a career in higher education administration.

The postholder provides advice and information to students and staff at the University and at Partner institutions. Responsibilities include contributing to the review, development and coordination of administrative systems, processes and services relating to postgraduate research students, as well as ensuring that student casework is dealt with effectively and in accordance with published procedure and good practice. Also, supporting events and projects to develop existing provision for research students and improve the student experience.

Qualification and Skills required

The successful candidate will have excellent administrative and organisational skills, and will be able to deal flexibly with a wide range of responsibilities and multiple priorities. You will be able to develop productive working relationships with colleagues at all levels of an organisation, seeking and offering clear advice and guidance.

Applicants should possess A Levels or NVQ level 3 qualification or substantial equivalent experience and a minimum of 5 GCSE passes at A-C (or equivalent qualification) including English Language and Mathematics. Significant experience of working in a relevant administrative role is also required.

At the University of Essex internationalism is central to who we are and what we do. We are committed to being a cosmopolitan, internationally-oriented university that is welcoming to staff and students from all countries and a university where you can find the world in one place.

Please use the ‘Apply’ button below to read further information about this role including the full job description and person specification which outlines the full duties, skills, qualifications and experience needed for this role. You will also find details of how to make your application here.

Our website http://www.essex.ac.uk contains more information about the University of Essex. If you have a disability and would like information in a different format, please telephone (01206) 874588 / 873521.

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