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Curriculum and Assessment Administration Assistant x 2 (ID:13798)

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1116798


University of Leicester


01/09/2026


2 Months


Monday to Friday 08:30 to 16:30 - 35 hours per week


Smart Casual

Pay


£12.75


£1.54

Description

Role
The College of Science & Engineering is seeking two proactive and organised Curriculum and Assessment Administration Assistants to support the administration of undergraduate and postgraduate taught programmes from enquiry through to graduation.

 
Working as part of a dedicated administrative team, you will provide an efficient and responsive service to prospective students, current students, academic colleagues, external agencies and a wide range of University departments. Based within either the School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences or the Physics and Engineering cluster, you will play an important role in ensuring the smooth delivery of teaching and assessment activities. 
 
You will be expected to respond positively to changing priorities, support colleagues across the College when required and contribute to continuous service improvement in collaboration with the Business Administration Manager.

Duties and responsibilities
You will support the administration of taught degree programmes through activities including processing coursework submissions, feedback and marks entry, maintaining student records, updating information on Blackboard and supporting examination processes.

 
The role involves responding to enquiries in person, by email and by telephone, providing guidance on procedures and ensuring accurate record keeping across a range of student and programme administration activities. In addition, you will undertake a variety of general office duties including ordering supplies, maintaining equipment, coordinating mail distribution, reporting maintenance issues and supporting meetings and events related to teaching activities. 
 
The role also requires regular liaison with academic staff, Student and Academic Services, IT Services, Finance and other University departments, as well as supporting admissions events, offer holder activities and open days where required

Skills and experience
The successful candidates will have experience of data input and accurate record keeping, strong administrative experience gained within a busy environment and excellent IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office. Applicants should be educated to GCSE standard or equivalent, and previous experience within a higher education environment would be advantageous.

 
You will possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong organisational abilities and a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. The ability to work both independently and as part of a team is essential, along with a flexible approach to work, a commitment to delivering high-quality customer service and the confidence to communicate effectively with a diverse range of students, colleagues and stakeholders.

Location
Either School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences or Physics and Engineering cluster at the University of Leicester (University Road, Leicester, LE1 7RH)

Additional information

To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role.

Informal enquiries are welcome, and should be made to Tanya Martin at th101@leicester.ac.uk.

Duration: ASAP to 27 November 2026

Closing date for applications: Monday 31 August 2026.

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The University of Leicester has been changing the world, and changing people’s lives, for 100 years. When you join us, you’ll become part of a community of Citizens of Change, which includes not only our staff and our current students but also thousands of Leicester graduates around the world.

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