Details
1079068
De Montfort University (Leicester)
28/04/2024
2 Months
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Business Dress
Pay
£13.53
£1.63
Description
Role
Unitemps, a campus-based recruitment agency owned by De Montfort University, is dedicated to assisting students, graduates, and local professionals in gaining valuable work experience and earning income.
Unitemps External Recruitment Team collaborate with local businesses within the Leicestershire area; we work on a wide range of roles, from student-oriented positions to professional roles, offering a diverse array of opportunities. Recognizing the unique needs of students, we successfully maintain a database comprising a mix of students and local candidates.
There are several benefits to engaging with Unitemps at DMU:
Networking Opportunities: Through Unitemps, you may have the chance to work with various departments at the university and to engage with Leicestershire businesses. This can help you expand your network and establish connections that may be valuable for your future career.
Professional Development: Many positions available through Unitemps may offer opportunities for professional development and skill enhancement. You can learn new skills and gain valuable knowledge while on the job.
Career Progression: Some temporary positions may lead to permanent employment within the university, giving you a potential pathway for long-term career advancement.
Contribution to the University Community: By working with Unitemps at DMU, you become a part of the university community and can contribute to its success and growth.
THE ROLE
On behalf of our Leicester/ Leicestershire Client, we are seeking to recruit a Senior Examinations Assistant.
We are looking for a candidate who has
- Experience of Administration and Co-ordination of tasks
- Attention to detail and highly accurate
- Working on multiple priorities and tasks
In line with KSIE (Keeping Children Safe in Education), you will need to have an up-to-date and registered DBS and evidence of Safeguarding training.
Please note that this role is not at the University. For any informal enquiries, please email leanne.easom@dmu.ac.uk regarding this vacancy.
This is a temporary role via an agency.
Expected start date: Monday 8th April 2024
Expected end date: Friday 28th June 2024
Rate of pay: £13.53
Holiday Pay: £1.63
This is a full time, term time only position 37 hours per week. Working hours are 8.30am – 4.30pm Monday – Thursday & 8.30am-4.00pm on Fridays
Duties and responsibilities
• To support the Deputy MIS and Examinations Manager with the organisation and administration of the internal and external exam seasons
• To provide advice and assistance to staff and students in relation to examinations procedures, paperwork and arrangements
• To deputise for the Examinations Officer in their absence
• To co-ordinate the running of exams at one campus in situations where exams are running across both sites
• To support the Examinations Officer in ensuring the security of all examinations materials and the distribution of appropriate papers and materials at the appointed times
• To support the Examinations Officer with the processes for entering students for examinations and registering them for qualifications in accordance with the awarding bodies’ deadlines
• To produce rotas for the invigilation of external and internal examinations and assessments and to communicate with the team of external invigilators and external agencies regarding this
• To lead on making arrangements for students with examination timetable clashes and communicating those arrangements to students
• To ensure the provision of special arrangements for students with additional support needs and to act as the main liaison with the Welfare and Skills team as necessary
• To support with the arrangements for issuing results to students and to co-ordinate the procedures for post result enquiries and remarks
• To administer requests to examination bodies for special consideration HR/Job Descriptions/ Senior Examinations Assistant July 2023
• To contribute to the induction and training of the team of external invigilators as required
• To assist with the arrangements for distributing examination certificates
• To assist as required with other administrative tasks in connection with the examination service
•To provide wider administrative support for the MIS functions as required
Skills and experience
A good standard of general education including English or Maths at GCSE grade C or above
A Levels or equivalent
IT qualifications e.g., RSA Stage II Word Processing/ECDL/CLAIT or equivalent
Experience of data entry and of using information systems in a working environment
Significant experience of working in an administrative capacity
Experience of dealing with customers and/or clients, by phone and in person
Experience of working in college or school context
Experience of working in an examinations office
Experience of supervising the work of others
Ability to work with accuracy and attention to detail
Confident and competent in the use of Microsoft Office applications including Excel
Ability to respond and communicate with others showing sensitivity, clarity and focus
Ability to plan and prioritise work effectively and meet deadlines
Good written and oral communication skills
Flexibility and resilience
Open and approachable manner
Calmness under pressure
Location
Leicester
Additional information
Are you a DMU Student and require help putting together a CV/Cover Letter? Why not make the use of the Digital tools available via MyGateway by clicking HEREHere is where you can access CV360, CV Builder and the Cover Letter Builder tool.
Unitemps is acting as an Employment Business, supplying temporary workers, in relation to this vacancy.
Unitemps DMU operates a monthly payroll - Please refer to the candidate information hub for DMU unitemps in relation to pay dates and further information - HERE
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