Overview
The Reaching Wider Team at the University of South Wales is seeking to appoint an Administrator to support the partnership. The post holder will provide effective and efficient administrative support for the Reaching Wider partnership, contributing to the success of the team and its associated projects. This is a part-time post based in Pontypridd, with some home working. The post-holder may be required to work across campuses and partnership HEIs when required, and may be required to work weekends and evenings on occasions.
Responsibilities
* Provide general administrative support for the team, including event support, processing bookings, managing diaries, servicing meetings, data entry and finance.
* Deal with a wide range of queries from key widening access groups; provide excellent people skills in handling these interactions.
* Support the duties, responsibilities and person specification as part of the application process and contribute to successful partnership delivery.
About Reaching Wider
Reaching Wider is a HEFCW funded partnership programme which exists to widen access to higher education by tackling barriers to entry, progression and success in higher education. We achieve this through offering a suite of long-term interventions that support attainment raising, provide information, advice and guidance and assist progression to higher education and level 4 learning for targeted priority groups.
Core values
* Caring - Creating a culture where people feel valued, safe, heard, supported and respected.
* Collaboration - Actively collaborating across our programme strands, partner HEIs and externally for the mutual benefit of all.
* Inclusion - Valuing and respecting the contribution of every individual, recognising and celebrating difference.
* Reflection - Gaining insight on how to move forward by exploring and examining ourselves, our perspectives, attributes, experiences, actions and interactions personally and professionally.
How to contact
For an informal conversation about this post please contact Chris Webb via email: chris.webb@southwales.ac.uk
If you are a successful candidate and this position will be your first professional services role at the University (or you are currently employed by PSS Ltd), you will be employed by Professional and Support Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of South Wales, which provides services to the University and Colleges.
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Equality, safeguarding and diversity
USW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All those working at the University are expected to share this commitment. We are committed to employing a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive environment. Where colleagues can be themselves and every person is treated with dignity, fairness and respect. We actively encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and communities, especially with regards to age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, race and religion and/or belief. We benchmark our success through equality accreditations with Athena Swan, Race Equality Charter, Stonewall and Disability Confident.
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