Administrative Assistant
The Board of Directors of Coleg Sir Gâr and Coleg Ceredigion are committed to appointing the very best staff who achieve excellence in their work. Working to the values and behaviours that underpin the strategic plan and business of the institution, the College seeks staff that display creativity and innovation, whilst driving their own performance, and the performance of others, to provide the very best experience and service to learners.
The role of the Administrative Assistant is varied and busy, playing an important part in the operation of an efficient Campus Office. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate commitment, accuracy, efficiency and flexibility in carrying out the role and ensure services of the highest possible standards are delivered on campuses. It is vital that Campus Offices offer a knowledgeable service to all learners, staff and visitors in a welcoming, bilingual, effective and vibrant environment. In this context, the value placed on excellent customer care and support must not be underestimated.
The post holder performs a vital role on the smooth running of the campuses and will have a close working relationship with other college staff.
The Administrative Assistant will undertake a wide range of duties including general administration, reception and telephony, registry, estates and finance activities. A high level of professionalism, diplomacy and co-operation will be required for this position. The successful applicant should be suitably qualified and have relevant office experience.
To meet future challenges, the post holder will support the College’s drive to increase non-core income and reduce costs in its operations, whilst maintaining an excellent service of the highest quality.
Note: annual leave opportunities
maybe restricted during term times.Key Responsibilities
- Provide general administrative and word processing support as directed by the Campus Manager, Assistant Campus Manager and / or Administrative Officer;
- Provide support to Faculty Managers and other College staff as agreed with the Campus Manager;
- Promote and deliver excellent standards of customer care service;
- Work closely with other support staff within the campus office, including caretakers;
- Perform financial functions relating to the collection of miscellaneous Campus income, issuing of petty cash, banking and completion of appropriate documentation;
- Perform Registry/Admissions functions to include giving advice and guidance to prospective and existing students, online enrolments including the taking of ID photographs;
- Undertake administrative duties for electronic tabling;
- Assist with compliance of examination procedures including on-line examinations;
- Undertake administrative duties relating to examination certificates;
- Input part time contracts onto computerised record systems;
- Collate and process all EMA documentation and activate payments weekly on the website;
- Assist with cost recovery courses, if required;
- Input data into various computerised record systems;
- Contact point for staff and students to report absences and report to relevant Faculties and Directorates;
- Process college vehicle bookings;
- Process internal room bookings;
- Provide support, when feasible, to the student transport administrative system;
- Provide a bilingual reception service for visitors, students and staff including receiving and distributing parcels;
- Sort and distribute campus mail
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Welsh Language Requirements:
- Welsh Oracy (Listening/Speaking) - Level 3/4 Essential
- Welsh Literacy (Writing/Reading) - Level 3/4 Essential
Please see detailed language descriptions attached.
Microsoft Office Word Processing Level 2 / Appropriate IT Qualifications
Essential
Qualifications:
Qualifications:
Microsoft Office Word Processing Level 2 / Appropriate IT Qualifications
GCSE English & Maths at minimum Grade C or O Level equivalent
Relevant administrative experience
High degree of self-motivation
Diplomacy and tact
Ability to produce work of high quality
Ability to work under pressure
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to display confidence and establish positive relationships
Relevant administrative experience
Personal Attributes:Good analytical skillsHigh degree of self-motivation
Diplomacy and tact
Ability to produce work of high quality
Ability to work under pressure
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to display confidence and establish positive relationships
Ability to plan, co-ordinate, implement and monitor quality and effectiveness of systems and procedures
Desirable
Desirable
A good understanding of relevant issues in Further and Higher Education
Experience:Benefits
- You will receive 28 days holiday, plus bank holidays and five closure days which totals at 41 days holiday per year. You also receive an additional 4 days after 5 years service.
- Extremely generous pension scheme with employer contributions of 20%.
- Award-winning professional learning and development programme.
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free on-site car parking
- Online and instore retail discounts
About Coleg Sir Gâr and Coleg Ceredigion
Coleg Sir Gâr was created in 1985 and became a corporate institution in 1993. In 2013 it became Coleg Sir Gar Ltd, a company within the University of Wales: Trinity Saint David Group, and part of a regional Dual Sector University. The College has an annual turnover of over £35m and employs around 800 staff.
Coleg Ceredigion was created in 1985 and became a corporate institution in 1993. The college merged with the University of Wales Trinity Saint David as a subsidiary company in 2014. The college has an annual turnover of £6m and employs around 180 staff.
Coleg Ceredigion was created in 1985 and became a corporate institution in 1993. The college merged with the University of Wales Trinity Saint David as a subsidiary company in 2014. The college has an annual turnover of £6m and employs around 180 staff.
The College is based in South West Wales and has seven main campuses at Llanelli (Graig), Carmarthen (Pibwrlwyd and Jobs Well), Ammanford, Llandeilo (Gelli Aur), Aberystwyth and Cardigan. The College is also home to Carmarthen School of Art which has its origins dating back to 1854.
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At Coleg Sir Gar & Coleg Ceredigion, we inspire learners to fulfil potential and achieve excellence. To do this, we need the best employees to continue our culture of respect, unity and professionalism. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and therefore welcome applications from all backgrounds and areas of the community to the college.
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