Research Administrator
Full time or Part time (minimum of 25 hrs/wk across 4 days), permanent
Split place of work between Horizons (Reading, Berkshire) and Home
Salary range £26,000 - £31,500 FTE pa plus benefits
Applicants are required to submit a current CV, cover letter or email, and a Recruitment Check Form which can be found on our website.
We have a fantastic opportunity to join our fast-paced and ever-growing Research team here at UCEM. As the Research Administrator, you will assist with pricing bids, processing contracts and reports for awards, as well as managing research grants. UCEM will soon be offering Post Graduate Research (PGR) provision, and all aspects of this support from initial application to graduation will be looked after by the Research Office. By joining this team, you will have a diverse and varied workload as well as the opportunity to be part of a growing area for UCEM.
Your accountabilities and responsibilities include:
* Assist the Research Operations Lead and work with the Associate Dean (Research) in the planning, preparation and administering of Pre and Post Award administration.
* Minute and provide full secretarial support for relevant research meetings such as Research Committee, Ethics Panel and research project meetings.
* Maintain records for current PGR students including in the main database (SITS) and in Research Office records.
* Assist the Research Operations Lead in developing administrative processes for the Research Office to ensure this role will be able to support such processes.
Our main requirements:
* Further education level qualifications or a proven track record in a similar role.
* Administration experience in a busy office environment, which involves planning, prioritising and meeting deadlines.
* Strong organisational skills, with the ability to plan ahead to achieve agreed deadlines.
* Positive, engaging attitude and demeanour.
At UCEM we expect employees to demonstrate our values: Passion, Integrity, Excellence and Support. Student satisfaction and success are our main drivers, and our people consistently report high levels of employee engagement; your contribution will be valued should you join us.
University College of Estate Management (UCEM) is a long-standing and leading provider of supported online education with a long-term ambition to be the world’s most sustainable university. Wellbeing and work-life balance are a priority for us, with flexible working arrangements and a generous holiday allowance amongst some of our key employee benefits.
For the full job specification and contact details please visit the current vacancies page of the UCEM website.
TO APPLY: Please send your CV, covering letter/email, and Recruitment Check Form to the UCEM recruitment inbox (details found within the job specification) by no later than Wednesday 24 July 2024 at noon.
EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION
Here at UCEM we champion equality, diversity, and inclusion in our workforce. We celebrate diversity and the strengths it brings to our staff body, our student community and our Board of Trustees, recognising that people are key to our success. Our aim is to attract, develop and retain a diverse workforce, therefore we welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds