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Year abroad administrator

Reading (Berkshire)
University of Reading
Posted: 9 July
Offer description

Part Time, Permanent Role

The closing date for applications is 23.59 on 21st July 2025

Interview Date: 31st July 2025


The main purpose of this position is to support students who study a Modern Language to degree level and as part of their course spend a year abroad in either one or two places where the target language is spoken. The Year Abroad includes the options of studying abroad at a partner university; working as a teaching assistantship abroad as allocated by the British Council; or undertaking a work placement in a company or organisation. The post holder’s role will be to maintain, update, and disseminate information about students’ destinations, to provide information and guidance to students, and to collaborate with and support the work of academic colleagues who prepare students for their year abroad, and who provide support and advice while they are away from Reading.

You will have:

* Administrative experience within an office environment;
* Experience handling queries and providing information in a clear and structured manner;
* Experience with recording information in databases/spreadsheets;
* Very good communication skills both written and verbal;
* Accuracy and attention to detail;
* Ability to work to guidelines and procedures;
* Ability to work closely with academic colleagues;
* Organisational skills and self-management skills;
* Knowledge of modern office management systems including MS office, shared drive, and MS Teams;
* Commitment to supporting students and to liaising with different services across the institution.



Contact details for advert

Contact Name: Melani Schroeter

Contact Job Title: Professor, Head of Department

Contact Email address: m.schroeter@reading.ac.uk

Alternative Contact Name: Dr Catriona McAllister

Alternative Contact: Associate Professor

Alternative Contact Email address: c.mcallister@reading.ac.uk


The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality. We are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2). Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

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