Support Assistant (Secretary) To The Director

Job Title:Support Assistant (Secretary) to the Director
Department: Global Engagement
Salary: Grade 4 (£24,248 - £26,444)
Closing Date: 7th May 2024 at 23:30
Reference Number: 27423

- ABOUT US -

We are a university with a national and international reputation for excellence, innovation, and regional engagement, making a major contribution to the economic, social, and cultural development of Northern Ireland

Our core business activities are teaching and learning, widening access to education, research and innovation and technology and knowledge transfer.

- THE ROLE -

The post holder will provide a comprehensive professional secretarial and support service to the Director of Global Engagement. Providing an effective and efficient personal secretarial service, incorporating complex diary and calendar management, including prioritising of meetings/appointments and co-ordinating nominated representatives e.g., Heads of Departments to represent the Director of Global Engagement at meetings as required.

- ABOUT YOU -

Candidates will possess a good standard of numeracy and literacy either by qualification (including GCSE or equivalent in English and Mathematics) or work-related activities. They will have sound experience in the use of all MS Office applications (in particular Outlook, Word, Excel, SharePoint and PowerPoint) and computerised systems including the use of spreadsheets. Preparation and formatting of documents, extracting and manipulating data across different desktop applications. Strong skills in taking minutes, preparing agendas and associated paperwork. A demonstrable high-level of cultural sensitivity to deal with international stakeholders is essential.

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Ulster University holds a Silver Athena SWAN Award in recognition of our commitment to advancing Gender equality. You can read more about what this means on our university website. The University has a range of initiatives to support a family friendly working environment, including flexible working.

The University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community, particularly from those with disabilities. Appointment will be made on merit.