Undergraduate Academic Administrator
2 weeks ago
Full time, permanent
Salary £29,619
**About the role**
Reporting to the Senior Academic Administrator and working in the busy Tutorial and Academic Office at Newnham, this post is to provide administrative support, and to take particular responsibility for undergraduate education and support. This is a varied role involving detailed and effective liaison with a range of internal and external departments and agencies. It requires high levels of patience, diligence and customer service skills. Flexibility is also a requirement in this fast-paced environment as is a sense of teamwork and of wanting to do a good job.
**This is a full-time, permanent post, working 37.5 hours a week. Some flexibility is required at the busier points in the academic cycle, such as during examinations periods and this will involve some work at the weekend and some early starts/late finishes. Additional working is compensated via TOiL. The salary is paid at point 36 of the University’s single salary spine, currently £29,619 per annum. Holiday entitlement is 33 days per year (inclusive of bank holidays), plus the additional bank holiday in respect of the Coronation, and there is a range of additional benefits, including a free meal when on duty, free car parking where available and use of the College’s gym facilities. The College also offers membership of USS (Universities Superannuation Scheme) pension scheme, with a current employer contribution rate of 21.6%.**
**About you**
You will be educated to at least level 3 (or equivalent), with good GCSE passes in English Language and Maths (or equivalent). You will have experience of working in a similar capacity, possess excellent organisational and planning skills and be adept in using most office computer packages, specifically Word, Excel and Outlook. A good working knowledge of CamSIS, and CamCORS would be an advantage. A keen attention to detail is important as well as tenacity and the ability to work to tight deadlines. In addition, a knowledge of other aspects of higher education and/or working with young people are desirable.
**About Newnham College**
Founded in 1871, Newnham College has been at the forefront of promoting academic excellence for women in the University of Cambridge for 150 years. The College has an all-women Fellowship and student body, and its thriving community of staff includes both
women and men with a range of responsibilities and key roles. Newnham currently has around 400 undergraduates, 225 postgraduates, a Fellowship of about 70, and 120 non-academic staff. Newnham’s academics and students maintain outstanding research profiles and achievements.
**How to apply**
- Job Description
- Application Form
- Equal Opportunities Form
- Newnham College is an equal opportunities employer._
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