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    4. Administrative Assistant (Open to BCU Graduates Only) 2023
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    This vacancy is open to all 2022 graduates of Birmingham City University ONLY.

    Birmingham City University is delighted to offer this post as part of their Graduate 'Grow Your Own' programme which provides roles exclusively for BCU graduates.

    As part of this programme you will receive additional support in the form of tailored learning to support your transition from student to working professional.

    Birmingham City University is a large and diverse place to study right in the heart of the city and we are looking for a high-calibre Administrative Assistant for a fixed term period.

    Are you a 2022 BCU Graduate with a passion for providing an outstanding service to a wide range of stakeholders? We are looking for an Administrative Assistant to provide high quality, efficient and effective administrative support to our staff and students.

    Main Duties and Responsibilities

    • Effectively manage queries from start to finish, this includes working on BLSS reception desk (Staff/Student facing) and also online queries or via email
    • Plan and book travel (international and UK based)
    • Support with Faculty administrative tasks
    • Clerk meetings
    • Support activities across student lifecycle
    • Order supplies for offices and also logging specific requests such as maintenance work

    The Administrative Assistant plays a lead role in ensuring our staff and students receive exceptional customer service.

    The Post Holder

    • Good level of literacy and numeracy
    • Demonstrates a can do attitude demonstrating accountability and responsibility for own tasks
    • Sound knowledge of clerical duties including taking minutes, dealing with written queries and responses, arranging meetings
    • Experience of working in a highly customer focused role
    • Strong communication skills with the ability to solve problems and work on own initiative
    • Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office is essential and knowledge of SITS is desirable

    Additional Information

    In return we offer a generous pension and annual leave provision. We also operate a hybrid working model that allows staff to combine on-site and remote working where appropriate, dependent on work duties. We also provide access to excellent facilities on campus, including supportive family friendly policies.

    As you are applying for a role as part of the Grow Your Own Graduate Programme you will be contacted, by a member of the Careers+ team, to offer support with the application process to ensure the best chance of success. You will also receive communications around future Grow Your Own opportunities and support sessions.