Senior Administrative Assistant

Description

Are you an experienced administrator looking for a new opportunity?

ASA are looking to bring on a Senior Administrative Assistant to join our university client as soon as possible to support them with key aspects of academic operations. The role is based in Edinburgh or Galashiels.

You would be based within one department, however due to the size of the organisation, continual business wide collaboration will be pivotal in providing a smooth service. The organisation has a great need for a confident administrator that will hit the ground running.

If you started in this role today, you would…

• Provide face-to-face support for students and staff as well as manage incoming enquiries through student helplines, email accounts, and various enquiry management systems.
• Review cases, and make decisions on student applications where required using a pre-set criteria.
• You will support all aspects of the process involved following student appeals and disciplinary cases.
• Undertake particular administrative tasks related to student academic processes for a number of divisions within Academic Operations.
• Advise and support colleagues on the processes related to the department.
• Contribute to the improvement of existing processes.
• Provide secretarial, minute taking and scheduling support.

So, what are we looking for?

• You will be educated to SCQF Level 6 or have equivalent experience.
• You’ll have demonstrable experience in a similar environment with developed IT skills (Word, Power point, Outlook etc.)
• You will be someone who can adapt in a fast-moving and pressured environment.
• You’ll describe yourself as a personable and confident communicator that enjoys working within a team collaboratively.
• If you have worked within higher education and have experience improving processes and procedures; this will be favourable to your application.

In return, we can offer you…

A fantastic opportunity to work for a well-known and reputable organisation to add to your excellent experience. There is a possibility of being brought on as a long-term or permanent member of staff following a successful placement.

Are you interested in finding out more? Apply today with an up-to-date copy of your CV.

ASA Recruitment is one of Scotland’s largest independent multi-sector recruitment agencies. We specialise in providing effective tailored solutions for permanent, contract and temporary employment requirements for our Clients and Candidates. We are members of the REC and are ISO certified.

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