A2U Administrator
Location Wolverhampton Campus Faculty/Department Directorate of Students and Education Contract Type Temporary Salary £24,900 -£25,733 pa Closing Date 30/06/2025 Job Reference 14482 Documents
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Fixed term Contract - A2U Administrator
Aspire2Uni (A2U) is a targeted progressive programme for children and young people in the care system from Year 7 through Year 13 and beyond.
The aim of the programme is to guide, encourage, motivate and inform about the opportunities that are available to support them on their progressive journey.
The University is working alongside the Virtual Schools in five West Midlands local authorities to enable the programme to be embedded into wider strategies for raising aspiration and progression.
A2U is a holistic programme and young people participate in a series of outreach days, mentoring and enrichment activities. Using the Higher Education Access Tracker (HEAT) participants will be tracked throughout their educational journey and into Higher Education.
The Aspire2Uni Administrator will provide proactive administrative support to the Aspire2Uni team. The Administrator will ensure that all administrative systems are in place for the effective running of individual projects and implement effective budget monitoring and audit requirements.
To organise and service meetings, events, contribute to the day-to-day administration of the team including raising and processing invoices and using the Agresso system accordingly. To provide an excellent level of customer service.
The administrator will have administration and finance experience and have the ability to build and develop strong relationships with relevant stakeholders especially the young people themselves and their carers. Support at all A2U events and some mentoring activity is an integral part of the role, as well as support to the wider team and University activities.
The University of Opportunity for Students and Staff
As part of our commitment to ensure the diversity of our staff body reflects those of the student and local communities we serve, we particularly welcome applications from candidates of Black, Asian, or Ethnic Minority heritage, and candidates who are Disabled (including people who may not define themselves as disabled, but nevertheless encounter challenges)