Registry Academic Administrator

University of West of Scotland

Registry

Paisley Campus

Salary: Grade 4, £26,445 - £31,396 per annum

Full time: 35 hours

Permanent

THE POST - Registry Academic Administrator

The University of West of Scotland are currently recruiting a Registry Systems Officer within our Registry team.

working closely with School administrative staff you will make a proactive contribution to Registry Academic Administration and its operational delivery through the development, review and implementation of administrative processes and procedures to support key Registry functions.

In providing expert support and advice, you will be responsible for some of the following areas, working as members of a team comprising other Student Records Team members:

• Responsible for the accurate and timely return of student data to SAAS and SLC including the Part Time Fee Grant
• Responsible for the accurate and timely submission of courses eligible for student funding to the SLC’s Courses Management Service (CMS)
• Support for Schools and Registry in the maintenance of the UWS Course and Module Catalogue (PSMD)
• Support in management of US Federal Student Aid
• Support to the Doctoral College in the administration of research student records

The successful candidate should have the following:

• Educated to HND/SVQ Level 4 or have relevant and practical work experience.
• Experience in higher education funding.
• Evidence of experience of implementing processes and procedures and identifying areas for improvement.
• Highly developed ICT skills, including experience of online portals and Microsoft products, especially Microsoft Excel.
• Experience of contributing to report writing and/or document preparation.
• Negotiating and influencing skills to resolve conflicts of interest.

ABOUT US

The University of the West of Scotland is one of Scotland’s largest and most dynamic modern universities. Our reach across the country, together with our London campus, means that UWS is a significant force in global knowledge creation, innovation, and a leading provider of undergraduate, postgraduate and research degree education. Our degrees provide students with a transformational experience; equipping them with highly sought-after graduate skills that set them up for global success in world-leading sectors, industries and businesses.

With cutting-edge courses, modern pedagogy and practical knowledge, we enable our students and staff to experience the joy of learning, teaching, research and innovation, and apply their knowledge for the benefit of others.

UWS is officially ranked by Times Higher Education in the top 200 universities worldwide under 50 years old (2023 Young University Rankings).

Our professional services teams are the backbone of UWS, providing robust and innovative solutions to support the vast range of work across learning and teaching, and research and innovation. You will join a supportive and dedicated team, playing a key role in a range of work that will help drive forward our ambition to deliver world-leading research, and graduates who will design, shape and build a new future.

We offer our staff a caring and supportive environment, across five campuses, and a competitive benefits package which includes:

• 24 days of annual leave, plus a further 12 days for public/university holidays
• An additional days leave on your birthday
• Defined benefit contribution pension scheme (currently 19.3%), including death in service benefits upon joining the scheme.
• A flexible approach to working pattern and work-life balance
• Employee discount scheme across 3,500 retailers
• Fitness facilities across our campuses
• Access to a range of health and wellbeing resources, including occupational health, physiotherapy and access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Professional, career and research development opportunities.

Closing Date: Monday 6th May 2024

Interview Date: W/C 20th May 2024

The University reserves the right to shorten/extend the closing date of any position where a high/low volume of suitable applications are received. Therefore, if you are interested in this role, an early application would be encouraged.

UWS is committed to equality and diversity and welcomes applications from underrepresented groups.

UWS is a "Disability Confident" employer.

University of the West of Scotland is a registered Scottish charity, no. SC002520.