Academic Administrator

SRUC

  • Aberdeen
  • £27,680 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 days ago
About The Team:School of Veterinary Medicine and BiosciencesThe first new School of Veterinary Medicine in Scotland for 150 years.Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) has developed an innovative new School of Veterinary Medicine & Biosciences. We have a clear ambition to ‘promote the resilience of our graduates to sustainably support the animals and rural communities at the heart of Scotland’s Natural Economy’.Wayne Powell, SRUC Principal and CEO. ‘We are an ambitious institution with a bold vision for the future. This is a ground-breaking model to expand access to educational opportunities and broaden the range of potential students who would not ordinarily be able to attend a School of Veterinary Medicine. It will also help solve existing skills shortages across Scotland’.The Opportunity:SRUC is seeking an experienced administrator to be a member of a dynamic and flexible administration team supporting both student-facing and research-related activities within the School of Veterinary Medicine and Biosciences. This varied role involves delivering high-quality administrative support across key areas such as timetabling, student records, finance, research support, and event coordination.You’ll work closely with the School Manager and academic staff to ensure smooth operations, excellent service delivery, and continuous improvement of administrative processes. The role offers the opportunity to develop specialist expertise and contribute to the school’s overall effectiveness.Key Responsibilities Include:
  • Supporting student enrolment, timetabling, assessments, and graduation
  • Handling finance tasks including invoicing and payments
  • Assisting with research activity and grant applications
  • Managing correspondence, records, and databases
  • Coordinating meetings, travel, and events
  • Providing front-of-house service and responding to queries
We’re looking for someone adaptable, detail-oriented, and committed to service excellence. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and enjoy variety in your work, we’d love to hear from you.Minimum Qualifications:The ideal candidate should be educated to at a minimum and have demonstrable experience of working within a varied administrative role. Applicants should have good communication skills, and a comprehensive knowledge of IT software (particularly Microsoft Office and databases).Eligibility for Sponsorship:This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. If you are a migrant worker, you will need to ensure you have an appropriate visa to evidence the necessary right to work in the UK.Admin ref: ANF/SVM/007/25Why work for SRUC?
  • Generous annual leave
  • Enhanced pension contributions (5% employee and 10% employer)

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