Academic Support Administrator - University of East London

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Within our university pathways division, the International Study Centre at the University of East London provides a safe and friendly environment for growing numbers of students wishing to progress from our programmes to undergraduate and postgraduate degrees at the University. We are looking for an Academic Support Administrator to join our expanding team at our centre in UEL’s Docklands campus, providing an excellent service to internal and external customers relating to a range of academic support functions.

Job title: Hourly Paid Lecturer – Computer Science
Department: Pathways	Location/Branch: University of East London
Position reports to: Senior Academic Administrator	Length of contract: Permanent

Key responsibilities
The role requires the delivery of classes on the UEL campus to face to face students. Candidates must have an MBA or a Master’s degree in a relevant subject area and substantial industry experience, be experienced in teaching and assessing international students at undergraduate and postgraduate level, be able to work autonomously and be patient, committed and sensitive to the needs of international pathway students. Be responsible for the delivery of high quality academic administration support to staff and students at our Centre; Support the functions and processes associated with the effective and efficient delivery, monitoring and assessment of academic programmes to required quality standards; Effective maintenance of student records, including attendance, progression and grades, and development of systems and processes to optimise the efficiency of these processes; Assist with the implementation of all aspects of assessment, examination and award processes in an accurate and timely manner; Effectively liaise with colleagues in relation to the co-ordination of academic timetables and the availability of teaching space; Contribute to the provision and monitoring of pastoral and academic support which supports our students realise their potential, including the identification of areas which could be improved within these support structures and processes; Liaise with centre and University staff and other stakeholders on a wide range of academic support matters; Assist with providing timely and accurate management information Attend and take minutes at appropriate academic programme meetings as required The flexibility and willingness to carry out other work from time to time at our request, and to work effectively under pressure at key times in the academic year.

Key responsibilities

The role requires the delivery of classes on the UEL campus to face to face students. Candidates must have an MBA or a Master’s degree in a relevant subject area and substantial industry experience, be experienced in teaching and assessing international students at undergraduate and postgraduate level, be able to work autonomously and be patient, committed and sensitive to the needs of international pathway students.

Be responsible for the delivery of high quality academic administration support to staff and students at our Centre;
Support the functions and processes associated with the effective and efficient delivery, monitoring and assessment of academic programmes to required quality standards;
Effective maintenance of student records, including attendance, progression and grades, and development of systems and processes to optimise the efficiency of these processes;
Assist with the implementation of all aspects of assessment, examination and award processes in an accurate and timely manner;
Effectively liaise with colleagues in relation to the co-ordination of academic timetables and the availability of teaching space;
Contribute to the provision and monitoring of pastoral and academic support which supports our students realise their potential, including the identification of areas which could be improved within these support structures and processes;
Liaise with centre and University staff and other stakeholders on a wide range of academic support matters;
Assist with providing timely and accurate management information
Attend and take minutes at appropriate academic programme meetings as required
The flexibility and willingness to carry out other work from time to time at our request, and to work effectively under pressure at key times in the academic year.

Person Specification
Legal status Essential: Eligibility to work in, and travel freely to and from the UK Appropriate DBS disclosure will be required prior to confirmation of appointment Experience and achievements Essential: Proven experience of administration in a customer-focussed environment Experience in assisting with the development and implementation of effective and efficient systems and processes Effectiveness in building and maintaining excellent working relationships with colleagues and customers from a wide range of backgrounds Desirable: Prior work experience in an education setting Skills Essential: Very strong administrative skills, excellent written and spoken English, and attention to detail Able to prioritise, meet deadlines and work under pressure Well developed IT skills, particularly with regards to Microsoft Office and able to learn and accurately use new IT databases/systems at a fast pace Time management skills demonstrated in a fast-paced environment Effective working on your own initiative and as part of a team Flexibility and willingness to undertake and learn new tasks and skills Committed and responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young adults Desirable: Prior understanding of the needs, sensitivities and aspirations of international students Fluency in a second language

Person Specification

Legal status

Essential:

Eligibility to work in, and travel freely to and from the UK
Appropriate DBS disclosure will be required prior to confirmation of appointment

Experience and achievements

Essential:

Proven experience of administration in a customer-focussed environment
Experience in assisting with the development and implementation of effective and efficient systems and processes
Effectiveness in building and maintaining excellent working relationships with colleagues and customers from a wide range of backgrounds

Desirable:

Prior work experience in an education setting

Skills

Essential:

Very strong administrative skills, excellent written and spoken English, and attention to detail
Able to prioritise, meet deadlines and work under pressure
Well developed IT skills, particularly with regards to Microsoft Office and able to learn and accurately use new IT databases/systems at a fast pace
Time management skills demonstrated in a fast-paced environment
Effective working on your own initiative and as part of a team
Flexibility and willingness to undertake and learn new tasks and skills
Committed and responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young adults

Desirable:

Prior understanding of the needs, sensitivities and aspirations of international students
Fluency in a second language

This job specification is not exhaustive and may involve the fulfilment of other duties as deemed required by the organisation.

Safeguarding

As part of our Safeguarding procedures, applicants are asked to note that:

references will be followed up;
all gaps in CVs must be explained satisfactorily;
proof of identity and (where applicable) copies of qualifications will be required;
reference requests will specifically ask whether there is any reason why candidates should not be engaged in situations where they have responsibility for, or substantial access to, persons under 18;
appropriate suitability checks will be required prior to confirmation of appointment.

The successful applicant will be recruited subject to satisfactory DBS check and references.

Please be aware the classes will be delivered on campus, not online, so the applicant must be willing to travel to the site.

This role meets the requirements in respect of exempted questions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All applicants who are offered employment will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions.

Please submit your application to careers@malvernplc.com

Closing date for applications: Friday 27 November 2026

Academic Support Administrator – University of East London

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