International Scholarships Administrator

A new opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated administrator within the International Office. We have over 800 international scholars in attendance at the University who come through a wide range of diverse scholarship and sponsorship bodies and this role provides administrative support for the selection and approval for a number of the schemes and the successful scholars. As such, the post holder provides key administrative support specific to the activities of the International Relations & Scholarships Team and its external stakeholders. We are looking for a new staff member to join this busy team. You will be an excellent team player with a proven ability to work proactively. You will be well organised and adaptable taking a positive approach to managing a busy and complex workload. Excellent communication, organisational and inter-personal skills are required as is commitment to providing an excellent service. You will have: Previous experience of providing effective and efficient administrative support A proven track record in identifying and resolving critical issues on behalf of senior colleagues Excellent verbal and written communication skills The ability to mobilise quickly to ensure that key issues are progressed to meet challenging time scales, and a proven track record of providing outstanding customer service Excellent time management and organisational skills and the ability to manage your own workload effectively to meet business requirements Proven experience of reviewing administrative procedures and processes to ensure they remain fit for purpose Good inter-personal skills, the ability to build effective and credible working relationships and be a strong team-player Up-to-date MS Office skills Further details: Job Description and Person Specification