SAAS22-36 – Academic & Student Administrator

Stoke Campus

Salary:  

£22,149 to £24,948
Per Annum

Release Date:  

Thursday 13 October 2022

Closing Date:  

Friday 21 October 2022

Interview Date:  

Friday 04 November 2022

Reference:  

SAAS22-36

Who is Staffordshire University?   

We are the Connected University with 100 years of experience and ambition in becoming the UK’s foremost digital Institution. Our main campus is located in Stoke on Trent alongside our Centres of Excellence in Healthcare Education located in Stafford and Shrewsbury. Staffordshire University London’s Digital Institute is our first campus outside the Midlands. 

With more than 10,000 Full Time Undergraduate and Postgraduate students on campus, we continue to drive innovation and change, aiming to positively disrupt our sector. For our University, it is about so much more than the numbers. In fact, if there’s one thing that sets us apart, it’s our people who are all #ProudToBeStaffs. Every one of our employees goes above and beyond to deliver on our connected mission, responding to the needs of our students, academic partners, businesses and society.   

Over the past 5 years, we have transformed ourselves into a Gold standard provider of teaching and learning, gaining historically high positions in the UK league tables. With digital skills being at our core, we strive for diversity in all its forms and play an important role in our local communities and regional economies. 

About the role

 Staffordshire University is on a journey to become the foremost modern higher education institution in the UK, with an international reputation for excellence, and we are looking for inspirational and effective people to take us to the next stage. 

We are driven by our values; they underpin everything we do and our colleagues live our values every day. We are daring, curious and proud of our region and people. If you share our values and have the skills to deliver our vision, we want to hear from you. 

As a Registry Department we are looking to expand our team of Administrators. 

Are you an excellent team player, with good IT skills, a keen eye for detail with the ability to; 

• Think critically 
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders   
• Organise and manage multiple activities  
• Problem solve 

These busy back-office roles support academic staff and students with activities across the full student lifecycle from enrolment through to Graduation.     

They are full-time and would suit an experienced administrator, a graduate with some relevant work experience or someone with transferrable skills looking for a change of career.  

The roles are based at our Leek Road campus, which is a 5-minute walk from Stoke-on-Trent Train Station, has accessible parking, an on-campus gym, shop and food outlets as well as dedicated spaces for peace & quiet and prayer. 

As an employer we offer; 

• A friendly and supportive working environment 
• Flexible working 
• A possible opportunity for Job Share 

If you are interested in applying for one of these roles, please submit your up to date CV accompanied by a covering letter which demonstrates how your skills meet those detailed in the person specification.   

If you would like to have an informal chat about the role, please contact Helen Ascroft – Head of Academic & Student Administration [email protected]  to arrange a call. 

 In return for your dedication, we have a competitive benefits package available 

• Competitive incremental rates of Pay 
• Starting from 29 days Annual Leave (depending on job grade) plus 11 days Bank Holiday and Discretionary days 
• Excellent Pension Scheme 
• Access to continued professional and personal development 
• An opportunity to become part of the wider University community 
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme 
• Discounted Health & Fitness Facilities on site at the Stoke Campus 
• Discounted Travel by Rail or Bus, with the option of season tickets loans 

We reserve the right to close any vacancies when we are in receipt of sufficient applications. All applicants are advised to complete and submit your applications as soon as possible.  

Further details:

Staffordshire University is committed to promoting and enabling a positive culture where staff, students and visitors are confident to be their authentic selves. We focus on inclusion as a way to ensure equality of opportunity for all our people and to demonstrate our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Human Rights.

We promote applications from all sections of the community, regardless of background, belief or identity, recognising the benefits a diverse organisation can bring for the University. 

We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) people, who are currently under-represented in the University workforce.