Administrative Assistant

Location: Singleton Campus, Swansea Closing Date: 2 April 2024 Interview Date: 12 April 2024 Informal Enquiries Melanie Maddocks m.m.maddocks@swansea.ac.uk Pete Hanratty p.hanratty@swansea.ac.uk ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY Swansea University is a research-led university that has been making a difference since 1920. The University community thrives on exploration and discovery and offers the right balance of excellent teaching and research, matched by an enviable quality of life. Our stunning waterfront campuses and multicultural community make us a desirable workplace for colleagues from around the world. Our reward and benefits, and ways of working enable those who join us to have enriching careers, matched by an excellent work-life balance. ABOUT THE ROLE The Administrative Assistant will work proactively and deliver administrative support to home and international students for the Swansea Academy for Academic Success in a busy, pressured office environment. The post holder will provide the first point of contact for a diverse range of students and visitors and direct them to appropriate sources of information or specialist advice as well as maintaining effective systems for student enrolment and attendance monitoring. Strong communication, team working, organisational and data management skills are vital; attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines are essential. The role will also include assisting with financial administration. EQUALITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity in all its practices and activities. We aim to establish an inclusive environment and welcome diverse applications from the following protected characteristics: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic and national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION To apply for this position please complete the online application and provide key examples of how you meet the essential experience/knowledge and skills criteria in the person specification. For a full Job Description, please see the attached document.