Doncaster College
Curriculum Support Administrator (Fixed-Term)
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The vacancy
Are you an organised and customer-focused administrator who enjoys supporting learners and colleagues to achieve their goals? We are looking for a Curriculum Support Administrator to join our Curriculum Support team.
In this varied role, you will provide high-quality administrative support across curriculum areas, helping to ensure that student records, data and processes are maintained accurately and efficiently. Working closely with curriculum teams, the Curriculum Administration Team Leader and Curriculum Administration Manager, you will support a wide range of activities including admissions, enrolment, student data administration, examinations, attendance monitoring, DBS processing and meeting administration.
Your contribution will play an important part in supporting learners, staff and stakeholders across further education, higher education, apprenticeships and adult education. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with data and administration, takes pride in delivering excellent customer service and wants to make a positive impact within an educational environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Support curriculum teams with a wide range of administrative and student data-related activities.
- Assist with admissions, learner enquiries, applications and enrolment processes.
- Maintain accurate student records and ensure information is processed in a timely and efficient manner.
- Support examinations and initial assessments, including booking, administration and invigilation activities.
- Record and report student absence information for curriculum areas.
- Process Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) applications and maintain associated records.
- Organise meetings, prepare documentation and take minutes where required, including student disciplinary meetings.
- Support purchase ordering processes and assist with invoice administration.
- Register students on relevant online platforms and support certification and registration processes.
- Contribute to service improvements, quality processes, audits and business transformation initiatives.
Essential Criteria
- Level 2 qualification or above in a relevant discipline, or equivalent relevant experience and technical expertise within the education sector.
- Experience in a student administration, data-related or other transferable administrative role.
- Experience using IT systems effectively and accurately, including Microsoft Office applications such as Excel and Access.
- Excellent communication, organisational and customer service skills, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage workloads effectively.
- Ability to work collaboratively, use initiative appropriately and meet deadlines.
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DESIRABLE CRITERIA
- GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above.
- IT qualification at Level 1 or above.
- Experience of using student data management software, preferably ProSolution.
EMPLOYMENT DETAILS
- Salary: £24,826 - £25,511 per annum
- Contract Type: Fixed Term (1 year maternity cover)
- Hours: 35.5 hours per week
- Core Working Hours: 8:30am to 5:00pm Monday to Thursday and 8:30am to 4:00pm Friday
- Location: Doncaster[ This is a group role, so you will be expected to work flexibly across both campus sites at Doncaster, Scunthorpe and Hull according to business needs.]
- Reporting Line: Curriculum Administration Manager
WHY JOIN US?
- Competitive salary
- 30 Bookable annual leave days + bank holidays, and 2 weeks off at Christmas.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Access to same-day GP appointments, high street discounts, discounted hair and beauty treatments, electric car scheme.
- On-site gym & florist (site dependent).
- Access to our In-house Food Hall & Coffee Shops.
Additional Information
Safer Recruitment: As part of the recruitment process and in line with keeping children safe in education, we will conduct social media checks on shortlisted candidates. Additionally, before commencing employment, all employees undergo safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS.
Right to Work: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
As part of our commitment to a fair and inclusive recruitment process, all applications are assessed anonymously and scored solely on the information provided within the application form. To ensure every candidate is considered equally, we are unable to accept CVs. To apply, simply enter your email address and click on "Apply Now" to begin your application.
We're always happy to chat! If you'd like any further information about this role or any part of the application process, please don't hesitate to contact our Recruitment team at staff.recruitment@dncolleges.ac.uk. We'd love to hear from you.
About Us
Here at Doncaster College and University Centre we understand that choosing what to do next can be a huge decision. It’s not just about the course you choose to study, it is about the tutors, the experiences and the friends you meet along the way.
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The Benefits
All employees at DN Colleges Group enjoy a generous annual leave allowance, as well as an additional 2 weeks closure over the Christmas period. We encourage all our teams to take regular breaks, no longer than 3 weeks, to enjoy a healthy work life balance.
DN Colleges Group are committed to Health and Wellbeing of all our employees. We have an increasing number of provisions exclusive to our employees, designed to help you stay at your best or to assist and provide support when you need it.
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- Generous annual leave
- 2 weeks off at Christmas
- Electric car scheme
- Vivup – Employee Wellbeing and Benefits platform
- Wellness initiatives, onsite during your working week. This could include health visitors, financial advisers, or physio specialists.
- Onsite fitness classes, at lunchtime or after work in conjunction with our Sports colleagues.
- Cycle to Work and Electric car scheme
- Free Eye Care Vouchers
- Discounted Hair and Beauty services
- On site nursery
- Online access to Remploy which is our 24/7 confidential mental health and counselling resource.
- In house counselling/safeguarding specialists to assist in Wellbeing
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