Administration Assistant

4724742
  • Job type

    Temporary
  • Location

    Belfast
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    Administrators
  • Industry

    Education & Training
  • Pay

    £14.39 per hour

Join a collaborative team as an administrative assistant in South Belfast

Are you an experienced administrator with a passion for supporting students and academic programmes? A leading higher education institution in Belfast is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Administrative Officer to join their Academic Office team, supporting both undergraduate placements and a doctoral programme.

Your new role

This is a 3-month temporary post where you’ll play a key role in coordinating student placements across multiple undergraduate programmes, liaising with external providers, and ensuring quality assurance standards are met. You’ll also provide dedicated support to a doctoral programme, acting as the first point of contact for students and academic staff, servicing key committees, and maintaining accurate student records.

Key responsibilities include:
  • Allocating and managing student placements using internal systems
  • Communicating with placement providers and academic staff
  • Supporting student communications and maintaining placement documentation
  • Servicing academic committees and supporting doctoral programme administration
  • Ensuring compliance with data protection and visa procedures
  • Producing reports and contributing to process improvements

What you'll need to succeed

  • A relevant third-level qualification or 2+ years’ recent administrative experience, ideally in further or higher education
  • Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and Management Information Systems
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills
  • Ability to work accurately under pressure and manage competing priorities
  • Experience with virtual learning environments and minute-taking (desirable)

What you'll get in return

  • £14.39 per hour
  • Generous annual leave entitlement (20–26 days + 13 public holidays)
  • Opportunity to work in a respected academic institution
  • Supportive team environment and professional development opportunities

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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