College Support Administrator

College Support Administrator

21 Hours (0.6 FTE)

Fixed Term Contract - Maternity Cover

Grade E FTE (£29,932 - £33,470)

We are one of the largest partners of the University of the Highlands and Islands, a partnership of 11 colleges and research institutions comprising Scotland’s newest university.

As the UK’s leading tertiary education provider, we deliver both further education and higher education courses and that makes us different from traditional institutions. Through an innovative approach to learning and some of the best online learning technologies, we offer our students the complete learner journey, where they have choice and flexibility to study from access level right through to PhD.

UHI Inverness is at the heart of the community. Working closely with businesses and stakeholders, our curriculum and research capacity is designed to meet the ever-evolving needs of industry and support the strengths and ambitions of the region. Through a personalised approach, we help our students discover their right path, providing them with a combination of qualification and job-ready skills to succeed in the workplace. UHI Inverness has locations at Inverness Campus and also the Scottish School of Forestry (Balloch), a growing hub for research, innovation and enterprise set within a 215 acre site. 

Job Purpose:

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic, dedicated member of staff to work with us as a College Support Administrator within our Wellbeing and Learning Support team.

To support the provision of an effective administration and information service for the College. To be the first point of enquiry for the public and support administration for managers. Ensuring an effective service and information flow between departments and curriculum areas.

We are looking for someone who has professional experience in the same or an equivalent role, such as working knowledge of the student lifecycle and its impact on the academic calendar, ability to work as a team to ensure completion of tasks. As well as strong customer service skills with a drive and determination to deliver results.

We are looking for someone with excellent interpersonal and communication skills as well as a warm, approachable manner.

This position is based at the main UHI Inverness campus, but some work on other local campuses may be required. This is an exciting opportunity to become an integral part of an inclusive and forward-thinking institution in a demanding but highly rewarding role.

Please see the full job description and person specification.

Please note: the successful post holder will need to pass a satisfactory PVG scheme membership prior to commencing employment.

Benefits of working for UHI Inverness

·       45 days annual leave per year (pro rata for part-time staff)

·    Local Government Pension Scheme (Highland Council)

·       10% Membership Discount at Highlife Highland 

·       Onsite commercial hair and beauty salon and gym facilities

·       Occupational sick pay scheme and family friendly leave provisions

·       Staff Support and Employee Assistance Programmes

·       Cycle to Work Scheme

·       £60 towards cost of glasses required for VDU work

Application Closing Date: 26th September 2024

Shortlisting will take place on 27th September 2024

Interviews will be held on Tuesday 1st of October 2024

Requests for feedback following interview are welcomed, however due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to provide feedback on applications that have not been shortlisted for interview.