Student Administration Manager

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When you work for the University of Central Lancashire, you'll be part of a thriving community of talent that's united in a common commitment to transform lives. We do this by delivering an outstanding educational experience and creating prosperity and opportunity in the communities we serve. Whatever your role, you'll be playing a vital part in helping us achieve our vision.

We are recruiting for a a Student Administration Manager to lead and manage our Partnership Student Administration Team within Academic Registry; developing and implementing processes to support our Academic teams and students at our partner institutions, both UK and internationally based.

The successful candidate will support Senior Academic colleagues in the ongoing delivery of student experience excellence, supporting the delivery of a suite of academic programmes. Working closely with colleagues across the organisation to support expansion with new and existing partners and the development of policies, regulations, and processes as they relate to the student environment, ensuring each student has the appropriate support services in place, enabling them to perform to the best of their ability.

You will have a degree (or equivalent experiential learning) plus GSCE Maths and English Language, and will need to demonstrate effective communication, interpersonal and presentation skills whilst being an effective negotiator with the ability to influence other people's thinking. You will contribute to service and policy development and be able to work both independently and collaboratively. Previous management experience is essential.

About the Team:

Academic Registry plays a vital role in the everyday operations of the University, overseeing a number of core administrative services which support every aspect of the student journey, from enrolment through to graduation.

We put students at the heart of everything we do. Operating centrally, we collaborate across all our schools, faculties, campuses and partner institutions to help the University achieve its mission by ensuring that every student who studies with us has an exceptional experience, is able to achieve their potential, and can go on to enjoy a successful career.

Our experienced specialist teams oversee the crucial administrative processes which ensure that our courses are delivered to the highest standards and that the University complies with all professional, statutory and legislative requirements.

What we can offer you:

Our people are our most important asset. We'll encourage you to make the most of your talents and continually develop your skills and knowledge. As well as realising your career ambitions, you'll be making a positive difference to other people's lives. We also offer a fantastic package of rewards and lifestyle benefits - from an attractive annual leave entitlement to access to a comprehensive employee benefits platform.

We are proud to be a diverse, multicultural university. We are committed to building a truly inclusive culture where diversity is championed. Applications are particularly welcomed from individuals who will support the diversification within the University and support its development of a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all.

The University is committed to providing a safe environment to study, work and visit, protecting children, young people and adults at risk from harm and abuse. Our safeguarding policy and safer recruitment procedure outlines our approach, alongside other internal policies, procedures and guidance which can be found on our Safeguarding page.

Applicants applying for roles in regulated activity and that are listed as an exception under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 will be required to disclose any spent and unspent convictions and undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check at the appropriate level, the University will only ask an applicant to make an application for a DBS check if they are legally entitled to.