Job Description

The Social Sciences cluster is seeking to appoint an experienced and well organised course coordinator to support a range of taught courses within the School of Education and Social Work. Focusing primarily on Education, this exciting role includes supporting and facilitating the studies of our students and providing administrative support to members of staff.

Working as part of our Education Team you will serve as a point of contact and link between students, staff members, internal departments, and external contacts providing clerical and administrative support ensuring that the processes and services offered by the school operate smoothly.

Duties will include providing general administrative support to the department, responding to student enquiries, maintaining timetable and assessment information, distributing student information, supporting department and school level events, and supporting the Head of Department in the annual planning of teaching. You will also play an important role supporting examination boards, student progression activities and student placements for professional programmes. .

Experience in administration, initiative, flexibility and the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, are essential, alongside a focus on detail. The successful candidate will also need to work well in a supportive team, but will be expected to manage their workload independently.

Please contact Adam Stewart or Pippa Robinson for informal enquiries.

The University of Sussex values the diversity of its staff and students and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

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