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Programme Administration - grade 5

Example job roles: Programme Assistance

Level:    Developing/Skilled

Experiences

Activities and responsibilities likely to be required when working at this level

  • Supporting the effective delivery of education
  • First point of contact for responding to student programme-related queries by phone and email and face to face
  • Dealing initially with routine enquiries and signposting other relevant services
  • Able to understand, interpret and communicate set guidelines and procedures in order to support students
  • Knowing when to refer complex problems to managers/colleagues
  • Carrying out general administrative tasks to support the team as needed
  • Supporting colleagues during busy times
  • Taking responsibility for high volume, sometimes repetitive tasks (e.g. scanning exam papers for marking, attendance monitoring, returning coursework to students, checking coursework submissions)
  • Maintaining records and files
  • Providing support for events as required, including ordering resources.

Personal and professional development

Development options to consider when working towards this level

Learning on the job

  • Get involved with a project or work-stream where you can gain experience in supporting events and tasks
  • Build familiarity with HE cycle and typical related student issues.

Learning from others  

  • Gain some experience of working with an appropriate customer service etiquette
  • Gain experience of collaborating with teams or groups on shared tasks.

Formal learning

  • Gain skills of use and application of MS Office packages (particularly Excel and Word).

* You may wish to explore the listed formal training themes / topics on LinkedIn Learning.

Transferable skills and competencies

Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø uses the Universal Competency Framework (UCF) to discuss transferable skills. Find out more details on the framework.

Working with people

  • Understanding others.
  • Adapting to the team.
  • Building team spirit.
  • Recognising and rewarding contributions.
  • Listening.
  • Consulting others.
  • Communicating proactively.
  • Showing tolerance and consideration.
  • Showing empathy.
  • Supporting others.
  • Caring for others.
  • Developing and communicating self-knowledge and insight.

Following instructions and procedures

  • Following directions.
  • Following procedures.
  • Time keeping and attending.
  • Demonstrating commitment.
  • Showing awareness of safety issues.
  • Complying with legal obligations.

Learning and researching

  • Learning quickly.
  • Gathering information.
  • Thinking quickly.
  • Encouraging and supporting organisational learning.
  • Managing knowledge.

Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø Ways of Working

These describe expected behaviours in line with Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø culture and values.Ìý For Ways of Working indicators and steps to development please refer to the Ways of Working website.Ìý

8 February 2020

“Career Pathway roles are indicative and are not intended to be a description of the role in terms of responsibilty and duties.