Curriculum Administrative Assistant

Chichester College have an exciting opportunity for a Curriculum Administrative Assistantat our Brighton campus. You will join us on a part time, permanent basisand in return, we will offer a competitive salary of pro rata of £23,151 per annum (i.e. £7,761.12).

The Curriculum Administrative Assistant role:

Are you looking for that ideal part time, term time administrative role?

As our Curriculum Administrative Assistant, you will support our Construction programmes, including courses for young people and apprentices plus adult and commercial learning at our Brighton East Campus.

The role involves dealing with enquiries from staff, students, members of the public and external organisations as appropriate, whilst maintaining excellent customer service at all times. Our Curriculum Administrative Assistant will be proactive, be able to work under pressure and be part of a team who puts the student at the centre of everything they do. With working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, you will be required to produce regular reports from college systems and databases, and support the department in the production of accurate and timely reports. 

Key Responsibilities of ourCurriculum Administrative Assistant:

• Liaising with internal departments in respect of all student related data to enable the curriculum area team to meet the requirements of the College.
• Providing administrative support to the curriculum area team to ensure that the area operates effectively, including maintaining accurate records and effective and efficient filing systems.
• Assisting in the ongoing development of systems, processes and procedures to ensure the effective operation of the area.
• Ensuring customer satisfaction by effectively handling enquiries in all formats, from students, employers, colleagues, parents and external organisations.
• Inputting data to College systems, assist with the online and paper-based tracking of students and maintain the associated paperwork.
• Co-ordinating the input and management of student qualifications and/or functional skills, enrolments, registrations and claims.
• Assisting the curriculum area team when scheduling hours for academic staff and input information to the Payroll system. 
• Contributing to the organisation of area events, such as parents evenings and open evenings, including appointment making, corresponding with parents and external visitors and organisation of facilities such as rooms, equipment and refreshments.
• Dealing with financial administration relating to placing orders with external suppliers and cash handling.
• Providing general administrative support as required within the Directorate.

Our ideal Curriculum Administrative Assistant should have the below skills and experience:

• GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths at grade C or above
• Experience working within an administrative role
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Outlook and Excel
• Time management skills, organisational skills and the ability to meet tight deadlines

Closing date: 6th June

Interview date: 13th June

The Chichester College Group has seven colleges, Anglia Examinations, First Steps Childcare Group, Chichester English School and 2,600 staff spread across West Sussex and Brighton & Hove. This makes us the largest college group in Sussex, providing high quality learning opportunities for over 25,000 students every year.

We offer generous pension schemes, hybrid working opportunities, college closure days over the Christmas period (which is not deducted from annual leave entitlement) plus the option to purchase up to 10 days additional leave, and discounts at onsite facilities such as gym membership and nursery fees at certain campuses

If you would like to learn more about our Curriculum Administrative Assistant role, then please click ‘apply’ today!

The Chichester College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, which may include a check of the barred lists and any relevant overseas checks. We vigorously pursue all references and safeguarding checks to ensure applicants are suitable to work with young people.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role.

We are an equal opportunities employer.